In Memory

Sandra Ferris (Trevarrow)

Sandra Ferris (Trevarrow)

FERRIS, REV. SANDRA E.
Ypsilanti

Age 62, died unexpectedly May 28, 2013. She passed peacefully in her sleep. Per Sandy's wishes, cremation has taken place. She requested that we wear bright colors with joy to celebrate her eternal life. A Life Celebration will be held Thursday, June 27, at Detroit World Outreach, 23800 W. Chicago, Redford, MI 48239. At 12 noon we gather to visit as we remember Sandy; lunch will be provided. Memorial service begins at 2pm followed by graveside service at Arborcrest Memorial Garden, 2521 Glazier Way, Ann Arbor, MI 48105. Sandy was the daughter of Leonard P. Ferris and Darleen A. (Odykirk) Ferris. She was born in Fitchburg, MA on August 31, 1950. Sandy graduated from Flushing High School in 1968. She attended Mott Community College, University of Michigan and earned her BA from Regents College in NY. She attended seminary at Candler School of Theology at Emory University. Her career spanned many years in Michigan and Georgia. Her most recent position was at the U-M Law School. Other work included Dental Assistant in Flushing, WJRT Channel 12 News, Flint, several Lutheran Church offices in the Flint area; and Canon USA, Best Foods, Gwinnett Hospital System, Flowery Branch United Methodist Church in the Atlanta area. Sandy was diagnosed with diabetes at 21 and volunteered at the American Diabetic Association-Flint. For many years, Sandy was active in her ministry through DWO in His Hospitality and Fairlane Senior Center ministry, leading Bible study groups in the Ann Arbor area. She served as an area coordinator for the Association of Evangelical Gospel Assemblies. Survivors include father, Leonard (Terry), NV; brother, Lenny (Cindy), OR; sister, Lorrie Buckel (Rod), MI; sister, Judy, TX; nieces, nephews, other relatives. Sandy's mother, Darleen, preceded her in death March, 2012. Special recognition and gratitude for dear friends Barbara Gomez and Cindy DeHart. Memorial donations may be made in her memory to: public TV station WTVS Channel 56 Detroit MI; Detroit World Outreach; American Diabetic Association - Flint. Online condolences may be posted on the obituaries page of
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