Sandra Elaine "Sandie" Raley-Tippett
May 6, 1955 ~ May 19, 2012
Services:
A Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, May 23, 2012 at 10:00 AM in Mount Zion United Methodist Church Mechanicsville, MD with Pastor Ann Strickler officiating. Interment will follow in Charles Memorial Gardens Leonardtown, MD.
Visitation:
The family will receive friends on Tuesday, May 22, 2012 from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM with prayers recited at 7:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD .
Sandra (Sandie) Elaine Raley-Tippett, 57, of Hollywood, MD, passed away peacefully on May 19th, 2012 at home on Clarke’s Landing Road, Hollywood, MD with her loving family beside her after a intense battle with double hit Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. Sandie was born May 06th, 1955 in Washington DC; she was the daughter of Marie B. Raley (Burch) of Hollywood, MD. She was predeceased in death by her father Ralph I. Raley, as well as her step father F. Elliott Burch, Sr., and her step daughter, Denise Nicholson. She is survived by her husband Joseph Albert Tippett, brother Garry M. Raley Sr. (Jeanne) of Callaway, MD and step-daughter Karen Casamento (Steve) of King George, VA. Sandie loved spending time with her husband Joe, with whom she shared many interests such as dogs, fishing, little league baseball spectator, cards, dancing as well as being the Business Manager of Joe Tippett Construction. Joe and Sandie traveled frequently in recent years to their retirement get-a-way spot in Warsaw, VA. Sandie retired from her career as a DOD employee after 37 years in January 2011. Her last position was with OSD’s Defense Acquisition University, Mid-Atlantic Region where she served as their Director of Operations. Prior to that, she worked for the Navy for 30 years in support of various programs and positions, primarily for the Naval Air Systems Command and Naval Air Warfare Center. Of particular note was the 18 years as Project Coordinator, Resources Manager, and Class Desk Analyst for the V-22 Osprey Program. She also served as the United States Navy Test Pilot School Budget Officer/Manager along with analyst positions in support of the Base Housing Office Naval Air Test Center, Systems Engineering Test Directorate and Naval Air Station, Public Works. Sandie received the Dept of the Navy "Meritorious Civilian Service Award" and “Superior Civil Service Award”, along with numerous other awards, coins, and accommodations over her federal government career (including one as “Miss Public Works”). Additionally, she served as the Secretary/Treasurer of the Southern Maryland Coon Hunters’ Association for 25 plus years, as well as United Kennel Club (UKC) Bench Show Judge. Sandie enjoyed playing softball in the St. Mary’s County Softball League (Bill Cairns Pontiac, Tippett’s Texaco (Uncle Clem’s Girls), American Legion, and Take-It Easy Ranch) where she was once a player on the Maryland State Champion Team in 1979 (Take-It-Easy-Ranch) as well as two county Championship titles (American Legion & Take-It-Easy-Ranch). She also was a player/member and Secretary/Treasurer of the Monday Night Duckpin Bowling League (Thrift Oil Company). Sandie also enjoyed and played league volleyball as well (Tippett’s Texaco). The family will receive friends on Tuesday, May 22, 2012 from 5:00 – 8:00 PM with prayers recited at 7:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Leonardtown, MD. A Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, May 23, 2012 at 10:00 AM in Mount Zion United Methodist Church Mechanicsville, MD with Pastor Ann Strickler officiating.Memorial contributions may be made in memory of Sandie Raley-Tippett to Hollywood Vol. Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 79, Hollywood, MD 20636, St. Mary’s Hospital Cancer Care and Infusion Services P.O. Box 527 Leonardtown, MD 20650, and/or Hospice of St. Mary’s P.O. Box 625 Leonardtown, MD 20650.
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“Mr. Tippett I can neither believe she is gone, nor can I possibly tell you how sorry I am for your loss. Knowing Sandie was a blessing, plain and simple – I cannot believe I was so lucky to have crossed paths with her. She is at peace and will be missed more than she could have possibly imagined. May you find the same strength, love and support you provided to her. God Bless you and your family. “
“I am so sorry to hear of Sandie’s passing. My condolences and prayers to the family.”
“Garry and Family, We are sorry to hear about Sandie’s passing. Our prayers are with you.”
“Uncle Joe, We are so sorry for your loss. We will always remember Ms. Sandie and what a wonderful person she was. She also had a great sense of humor. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you.”
“To the Tippett Family: You are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.”
“Joe, Garry, Marie and family, words can not express what I am feeling for you at this moment. May God bless and be with you through out this trying time and always. My thoughts and prayers will be with you…”
“Joe & Family, Sorry to hear of your wife,s passing away. may God bless and be with you and your family at this difficult time in your life, May Sandie rest In Peace Now.”
“Joe, We are very sorry to hear of Sandie’s passing. We had so many good times together, she will be sadly missed. You are in our thoughts and prayers during this sad and trying time. “
“Joe, Gary, and Aunt Marie. I am so sorry for your loss. Sandie was a wonderful woman and will be missed by many. My heart and prayer go out to your family. “
“To Mr. Joe and Family it is with deepest sympathy that we offer our condolences to you and your family in this time of sorrow. We will keep Mrs. Sandie and her family in our thoughts and prayers. Our thoughts and prayers are with you”
“Joe,Garry and family: Sandi was a very sweet lady. You are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.”
“Sandie. Your battle is over. You fought long and hard. You can now look down upon us and watch over us. You will be missed my friend. Your family knows that you are at peace now. With all my love. Becky”
“Aunt Marie, Garry & Tippet family, my heart goes out to you in your time of sorrow. My thoughts and prayers are with you.”
“So sorry to hear about your sister, Garry. I remember you and her from riding the bus to school, years and years ago. You will be in my prayers.”
“Please tell me that I know that the lady is Mrs. Sandie “
“Joe, so sorry to hear about Sandie. It’s hard when you loose your partner and best friend. You are in my prayers.”
“I was blessed and fortunate to work with Sandie at DAU for 7 years; she was a friend and a wonderful colleague who I will always remember and cherish many memories. My prayers go out to Joe and the family. She was an inspiration for all of us at DAU. “
“Garry, Jeannie and Tippett family. So sorry for you loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers now and in the difficult days ahead.”
“I am sorry for your loss. My prayers and thoughts are with your family. “
“My prayers go out to the family of the wonderful woman I knew as Sandie. I had the priviledge of knowing and working with Sandie since May 2005. She and I shared a common bond…the experience of being cancer survivors. We discussed in length the toll it takes on an individual and their loved ones. She will remain in my heart as the strong independent woman I knew and had the pleasure of calling my friend. God speed Sandie…you are loved and missed. “
“Uncle Joe We are sorry to here of Sandie’s passing she was a good person if there is anything we can do please let us know god bless you”
“My Brother Joe and family. When we lose someone we love, it seems time stands still. What moves through us is a silence,a quiet sadness, a longing for one more day, one more word, one more touch,we may not understand why you left this earthso soon, or why you left before we were ready to say good-bye, but little by little, we begin to remember not just that you died, but that you lived. And that your life gave us memories too beautiful to forget. Marie and Billy Joe “
“Garry and Jeanne, I was so sorry to hear of Sandie’s passing. May all of the memories you shared help you thru this most difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. “
“I had the pleasure of working with Sandie for 7 years at DAU. Sandie was both an mentor and an inspiration to many of us that worked with her. Her passing is a great loss to us all. She will be truly missed. “
“Joe, I can not find the words that can comfort you or express my sadness at your loss. Sandie was a special lady and will be truly missed.”
“Uncle Joe, Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers. Sandie was a wonderful and strong woman. She will be missed. If there is anything you need, you know where we are. “
“Joe, Garry, Marie and family, so sorry to hear of Sandie’s passing. I have many fond, happy memories with Sandie. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. “
“Joe, Garry and Family, we are sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. May all the loving memories bring you a smile and peace to your heart. “
“Joe, I’m so sorry to hear of Sandie’s passing. She fought a long hard battle. May she rest in peace. My prayers are with you. Please let me know if there is anything I can do. With Love, Rose”
“Thoughts and prayers are being sent…just know that I am thinking of you all.”
“Dear Joe, Mrs. Raley, Garry, Jeanne and family, I am so sorry you have to endure this heartbreak. Sandie was a very smart, strong willed and fun person. Gosh, we did have a lot of good times at the ball fields, volleyball courts and Pennies that will never be replaced and always be treasured. God Bless you all. “
“Life does not end at death although the ones left behind may question that. I am saddened by the loss of Aunt Sandie, but I am delighted that she no longer has to suffer. Sending prayers up for Uncle Joe because I know you have faced alot recently, as well as the rest of Sandie’s family and friends. May you find comfort in your memories and strength with God at this time. “
“I was blessed and fortunate to have worked with Sandie on the V-22 Program. I am at a loss for words, Sandie was a VERY special person. We still continued to stay in touch at Christmas and even after her departure from V-22. With much love and prayers.”
“Joe, Garry, Jennie and the Tippett familey so sorry to hear of Sandie’s passing. My prayers are wiht you at the difficult time. She will be missed, I have a lot of great times together with her.”
“Our prayers go out to the Tippett family.”
“Uncle Joe sorry to hear about the loss of Sandie she was a strong women with a lot of determination She will be missed greatly if there is anything you need don’t hesitate to call our prayers are with you.”
“Aunt Marie, Gary, Jeannie,& Joe & Family: My Prayers and thoughts are with you all. Take one day at a time and remember all those younger years and great memories. And keep your recent ones even closer to your heart. As you are in my thoughts and prayers.”
“Joe, Mrs Burch and family, I am deeply sorry for the loss of Sandie. Sandie, with your devotion and support fought the very difficult battle with the same determination that she displayed thoughout her life. She is now at peace. My prayers are with you as you deal with this loss.”
“Joe, Garry, Jeanne, Marie, and family, words are so inadequate to soothe the loss of your wife, daughter, sister, and friend. My family’s prayers and thoughts go out to you all.”
“Mrs. Raley, Garry, Jeanne and Tippett Family, Sorry for the passing of Sandie. My prayers are with all of the family. Rest in peace Sandie.”
“Joe and Family – It’s so hard to see Sandie’s picture and realize the suffering she, and you, have endured. How proud you must be of the life she led and shared. May God be with you in your sorrow. Our love and prayers remain.”