Sandra Kay Rabel, 73 of Hutchinson Island, Florida and Hurricane, West Virginia entered heaven on November 16, 2020 after a long and courageous battle with Multiple Sclerosis.
Sandra was born on September 26, 1947 in St. Albans, West Virginia to the late Kyle and Grace Ferrell. Sandra was a 1965 graduate of St. Albans High School and a 1969 graduate of Anderson University in Anderson, Indiana.
After graduation she moved back to West Virginia where she worked in the Secretary of States office for several years. After the birth of her daughter she left to be a full time mother. She was an accomplished musician and served many years as the organist for Fifth Ave, Church of God as well as playing for many wedding throughout the Kanawha Valley. Sandra served several years with her good friend Joby Taylor as a college recruiter for Anderson University on college day for Kanawha County Schools.
After moving to Hurricane, WV she became a part of Teays Valley Church of God. While in Florida she attended Vero Beach Church of God but always considered Teays Valley her home church.
Sandra loved to travel, read and work on Genealogy. Besides tracing her family history back centuries she also recorded the location and occupants of many private cemeteries for the Archives of the State of West Virginia. While dealing with MS she never let it rule her life. She not only believed that through God all things are possible but had the determination to live it every day.
Left to cherish her memory is her husband of 48 years Steve, her daughter and son-in law Kristin and Chris Miller of Saint Albans and her two grand daughters whom she love dearly Kaitln and Kendall Miller.
The family would like to thank Dr. John Frame for the wonderful care he gave Sandra through the years. Also want to thank Rev. Dr. Melissa Pratt and Pastor Dave Bowan for the many visits, prayers and encouragement they have given Sandra.
Due to the Covid pandemic, there will be no visitation; the family will hold a private graveside service in Cunningham Memorial Park in St. Albans with Pastor Dr. Melissa Pratt and Pastor Dave Bowan.
To honor Sandra’s memory the family ask donations be made to Teays Valley Church of God Building Fund at P.O. Box 270, Scott Depot, WV 25560.
Steve, I am so very sorry for your loss. Even though tears, I am smiling as I think of the fun that Sandy and I had when she was my roommate at Anderson, as well as the adventures we shared as part of the awesome youth group at Fifth Avenue Church. There was a certain smile that Sandy had when she was being a little mischievous, but she was one of the kindest persons I ever knew. She took so much of her personality after Kyle and Gracie. You and your family will be in my prayers. As you know when we had our last South Charleston High School reunion, I had moved back to Charleston and still reside here. If there is anything that I can do for you and your family. please reach out.
Though I never knew Sandra, I have known Steve for many years through the DOH and IRWA classes. Steve and family, my deepest sympathy and prayers for each of you.
I am sorry for your loss. May she walk in fields of gold.
Steve and Kristin, so sorry to hear about Sandy. What a wonderful woman. I never saw her down about her ms always cheerful. Prayer for comfort for you both and your family
Paul McMahan
Steve, Paul and I are so sorry to hear about Sandy. Both if you fought a long battle. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Steve, so sorry for your loss. Joan and I will pray for you and your family.