Sandra K. Jarvis

March 3, 1947 — April 30, 2025

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Sandra K. “Sandy” Jarvis, 78, of Mishawaka, passed away peacefully on April 30, 2025, at Greenleaf Health Campus in Elkhart. Born on March 3, 1947, in Plymouth, Indiana, Sandy was the daughter of the late David E. and Jeanette (Nitcher) McGowen. On February 23, 1980, she married George Jarvis, and together they celebrated 35 years of marriage before his passing in October 2016.

Sandy is survived by her son, Ed C. (Lynette) Hendrix Jr., and her granddaughter, Hunter Lynn Hendrix. She is also survived by her stepdaughters, Michelle (Sean) Broecker and Melissa (Shawn) Rice as well as several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband George, her parents David E. McGowan Sr., and Jeanette Rensberger, her siblings Phillip L. McGowan, James Brinkman, David E. McGowan Jr., Betty Proud, and Louise Redman; as well as her stepson, Michael Jarvis.

Friends and family may visit 2 hours prior to the Celebration of Sandy’s life at 1:00 pm on Wednesday, May, 21, 2025 at Wells and Cruz Family Funeral Home in Mishawaka. She will be laid to rest afterward at Fairview Cemetery.

Sandy was a huge fan of Elvis Presley, and his music filled her home and her heart. She especially enjoyed performances by Elvis impersonators like Doug Church, who brought joy to her and fellow residents at Greenleaf. Sandy also loved to decorate her home with freshly cut flowers, fishing trips with George, and dancing any chance she could. She was always the life of the party.

She adored her pets: ZZ the cat and Flash the hound dog, who were both cherished members of her family. In honor of Sandy’s love for animals, memorial contributions can be made to the ASPCA to support pets in need.

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