Sandra Gail (Howell) French, 71, of Waverly, Ohio and formerly of West Alexandria, Ohio passed peacefully on August 4, 2025 at Adena Regional Medical Center. She was born April 5, 1954 in Dayton, Ohio to the late Robert and Judith (Reck) Howell. Her love for the Lord was of upmost importance in Sandy’s life.
The love she had for her family was undeniable. Surviving are two daughters, Valena (Bryan) Roberts of Waverly and Elissa (Jason) Wiseman of Chillicothe. Waiting anxiously for her arrival into Heaven was her loving husband and rock of 43 years, Varlin French.
She is also survived by one sister, Marcia (Keith) Wilson and one brother Loren Howell, sister-in-law, Millie Dales, brothers-in-law, Danny Owen and Larry (Lu) Eubanks. Although wife and momma were two of her most cherished titles, it cannot compare to the title of “Moomaw, Mamaw and GG”. Also surviving Sandy are the true “lights of her life”, her grandchildren, Cody Lee, Coleton, Noah, Brandon, Anna, Moriah, Kloe, Kayden, Greyson, Kynlee, Lydia, Kayslee, Jacob, Misti and Megan. Along with 13 great grandchildren and 1 on the way. Her 4 “bonus” grandchildren, “Little” Jake, Kennedy, Kacie and Walter.
She was also greeted into eternity by her sister, Allison Owen, sister-in-law, Janet French-Rader, brother-in-law, “Lil” John Dales and great-grandson, Reese Elliott. The family would like to thank Adena Hospice/Palliative Care for the phenomenal care provided to Sandy in her final days.
Funeral services will be held at 6:00 p.m. Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at Botkin Hornback Funeral Home in Waverly with Dale Reed officiating. The family will receive friends from 4:00 p.m. until the time of the service at the funeral home.
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