Sandra L. McClure

This is a perfect example of Sandi and her life.  I called Jodi to tell her how sorry I was about Mom.  Jodi called me back at work, who would ever expect her in this busy time she is in right now to call me back.  That is the kind of woman Sandi was, the kind of children she has.  I only know Sandi through her being so involved in the kids lives and I work at the school.  We just kept up everytime we saw each other.  I loved talking with her.  I truly can say I loved her, she was a special, specail person and I am thankful she is with her Lord and thankful I will see her again.  Love you all, will be praying for all of you.

Love,

Lisa Scanish

Sandi was a most wonderful person. I am saddened to hear of this however I can't help but feel that her fight is over. Her pain is done. She is a true Angel of God now in Heaven as she was on Earth to many of us. I admired her courage with this battle that she fought with grace and dignity never giving up, never missing a beat. She was and will continue to be an insipiration to me and to many others as well.

Sandi I will miss you and your smiling face. Thanks for the memories. I hope to feel you in my prayers. May You Rest in Peace. 

You and your family are in my prayers!

my sincere condolences to Doc, Shelly and Dodi and familirs. I have know Sandy since I was a kid
She was a sweet person aND very kind! I rembet having one of her first Home Interior Parties
She was great at it! Rest in peace my friend!! You will be greatly missued

Sandi was such a lovely woman.. I loved coming to her home with my mother. Home interior was what started a long friendship with her and my mother (Jeannette Clifford).. May the family find comfort in her memory and may Sandie R.I.P... until we meet again my friend..

Prayers to Sandi's entire family, friends and everyone who knew her.  I will miss the services but please know I'm there in spirit.  Sandi had such an infectious personality- I always enjoyed being in her space.  Rest In Peace, my friend - you are treasured, in my heart always..... Laing

Our condolences to Sandi's family as there is pain in our loss of such a dear person. Sandi is my friend and may be the best example of WWJD that I ever met and came to know and love. It took me about an hour to go through hundreds of Gateway Church pictures to find one of Sandi. And guess where I found it. With the little children of Gateway Church. Jesus said "Anyone who wants to be first must be last and the servant of all." (Mark 9:35) Just like Jesus, she gave herself, her spotlight, to the little children. As buisy as she was tending to the flock guess who we could count on at nearly every prayer meeting? Sandi was there and boy could she pray! It has been my privelage to know her and serve alongside of her and I look to the day we get to bow with her before our KING! God answered our prayers for healing with I'm bringing her home to be completely new. I have completed the work I have done in her. Well done Sandi. 

-SMy prayers go out to all who love Sandi. She led by example and her humor and hugs are treasures I will never forget. I really believe she had no idea how much of an impact she had on so many. I'm sorry that we have lost her light here on Earth, but I believe the angels are rejoicing while she plays with the kids in Heaven. Maybe God needed her to be with all the children who left Earth with cancer during Childhood Cancer month. I have no doubt our Savior has a special place for Sandi in Heaven. Love to you all! Be kind and have fun in Sandi's honor!

- Sherry Szymborski

So sorry to have seen of Sandi's passing. You are in my thoughts and prayers, Doc, Jodie & the rest of her family she was a great Home Interior Lady, friend to all who new her. She is at peace now. God Bless You All. Joyce Sheetzd

What an amazing woman of God....She truely lived what she believed.....Her legacy is long and lasting....Sandi touched many lives for Christ and her sacrificial work has indeed increased the very population of heaven....Our loss...Surely heaven's gain....Well done good and faithful servant....Praying for all of her friends and family.....Psalm 121..........

Brian and I were so sorry to hear of Sandi's passing.  She will be dearly missed by all.  Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Sandi's legacy is a true testimony to  everyone she came into contact with. Her cancer may have ravaged her body, but her heart, mind, and soul were untouched and beautiful as ever. Honoring and Glorifying The Messiah as if she didn't have a care in the world. Sandi stayed active in the church serving and loving on others for as long as she possibly could. I think I can imagine her arguing with her traitorous body saying, "Nope! No staying in bed for you! Now get up! We have The Lord's work to do." Though she had to be in such excruciating physical pain, I remember seeing her at one of the tables in the atrium less than a month ago wearing a lovely earth tone scarve around her head, which accented her friendly face rather than remind you of her ongoing battle. I remember thinking Sandi's face appeared "bright" "lit up" that weeked. She wore a brilliant smile shining while engaged with whomever she was in jovial conversation with. It was contagious and I couldn't help but to smile as well. Sandi's presence was a free gift. She had no idea that she brought healing to others with her infectious atttitude. It reminded me of Job 9:27," If I say, 'I will forget my complaint, I will change my expression, and smile." 

She remained a Cheerful Faithful Child, Follower, and Servant of God right through to the end. The cancer may have destroyed her body, but it only grew more determined to Empower, Glorify, and Allow The Holy Spirit to complete His Will in Sandi's life on earth before calling her to her true home. For instance, one could find Sandi keeping busy at Gateway during the week: her "home away from home". Plus, who can forget that beautiful precious treat she put together for the  Volunteer Appreciation Weekend a month ago. Sandi's creativity and love for her Gateway Family was poured out heart & soul over each of us. She personally hung all of these candid black and white photos showing The Gateway Family serving, having fun, and loving on one another. She even added personal accents of ribbons or raffia tied all throughout her photo garlands, giving it her own "Sandi Was Here" touch. I feel Sandi wanted to gift us all with a final treasure, a memorable keepsake that she alone could provide. Let us really remind ourselves that Sandi was the definition of Joy and NOT Sorrow! The following scripture is quite fitting of the living example Sandi was for us all and the way we should be walking in our lives following, honoring, and being obedient to God’s Living Word. It is found in Romans 12: 9-13, "Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves. Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. Share with the Lord’s people who are in need. Practice hospitality." 

Something makes me believe Sandi would not want us coming together in devastation. Therefore, we should honor her not with sorrow, but with great gladness and a celebration. Celebrating her lifelong love affair with Jesus, her devotion and love to family, friends, serving/ministering to kids and all others. Along with her abundant joy thankfulness, faithfulness, and trust in Gateway as a Church that truly follows and preaches God's Word boldly and truthfully. So let us join together as a church family in appreciation for our Sister In Christ who is no longer hurting or suffering in pain. Her journey here is complete. Nonetheless, because we are indeed human and God gave us the ability to feel compassion, empathy, and sympathy it is 100% okay and natural for us to be sad and mourn our loss. Humanity in general's loss of "one of the great ones". Moreover, let us take the time to do as God's Word says in Romans 12:15 "Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn." Additionally, in Psalm 30:5  it says: "...weeping may stay for the night, but rejoicing comes in the morning." Let us truly rejoice as Christians knowing that for Sandi and eventually for us all death is only but a temporary slumber! As 1Thessalonians 4:13 reminds us:
"Brothers and sisters, we do not want you to be uninformed about those who sleep in death, so that you do not grieve like the rest of mankind, who have no hope." Praise God!

My prayer is we ALL find comfort, hope, joy, love, and peace during this time of loss. Truthfully this is our loss and Heaven's splendid gain. Where one day as children of God, we too will get to celebrate with Sandi; coming home to our Heavenly Father and Blessed Savior Jesus Christ.

Sandi as I stated before was a bright light. Bright Lights are desperately needed in this dark world. Gateway is determined via sharing and teaching God’s Word and going out actively serving others as a way to spread the Light of Christ. 

In Matthew 5:16 it says, "Let your light shine before men in such a way that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven." It only makes sense in this moment we make a promise to carry on Sandi's legacy, mission, and God's call to each of us: to love & serve others; while being a beacon of hope and light in the dark and hopeless places in the world. Let us live out what Sandi did in
1Peter 4:8-9 "Above all, keep loving one another earnestly, since love covers a multitude of sins. Show hospitality to one another without grumbling."

What better place to start? Our own backyard: Chester County. Remember #EmbraceChesco!

God Bless and Grant Peace to each one of Sandi's beloved children and grandchildren in the McClure, Neely, and Davis Families. Along with Sandi's Siblings: Carol, Rhonda, and Eric.

Sincerely,
Angela & Dave Richards

Our thoughts and Prayers are with you at this difficult time.

With love and Sympathy​ from

The Franklins

(Anthony, Serena ,Terry, LaVonna)

i didn't know her very well, but we shared a sisterhood because we were both diagnosed with breast cancer. I find comfort in knowing she is in the Kingdom of our King and has been healed. I look forward to seeing her again one day. 

Hugs and prayers to your family and friends 

Lorraine

Doc,  I am sorry very sorry for the loss you and yours are feeling.  May all your memories bring frequent smiles to your face and heart, and help you through this difficult time.

Aime and Jim McGeehan

Ms. Sandy was the BEST Neighbor on Rosemont Ave. She would do anything for anybody. She loved her Home Interior Decor. It was so funny when we were younger the brown UPS truck would come on the street and you knew exactly who's house they were going to right in front of her house and they would take about 10mins or so just unloading packages blocking the street. Ms. Sandy had a heart of gold and she will be truly missed. To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord. Ms. Sandy take your rest. You are rejoicing in heaven. You are our angel now so watch over us.Doc, Shelly and Jodi We Love You and Praying for You.

I am so sorry to hear of your mom's passing.  I loved Sandi.  She was such a warm, loving, vivacious woman, who loved her children and grandchildren more than anything.  Her optimism and fun personality were infectious.  She was one of my first homeroom mothers as a young teacher.  I have so many fond memories of Benner School with the McClure kids!!  I just saw her obituary on Facebook tonight or I would have been at the services today.  I am praying for all of you and send my deepest sympathy and love. 

Lots of love,

Patty Stoner Biffen