Daughter of Sarah Harper (Williams) Peck and Raymond Keep Peck
Sandra was born in Washington, DC, where her father worked as an aeronautic engineer at the Pentagon, in Washington D.C. She later moved with her parents to Huntsville, AL. Upon graduating from Huntsville High School, Sandra moved to Atlanta, GA, where she met and married the love of her life, J.P. Garner, in 1963. Their daughter Dawn was born in 1964. Upon an early first retirement in 1971, Sandra, J.P., and daughter Dawn moved to Homosassa, FL where they built a home and a life together on the lovely Homosassa River. After moving to Florida, Sandra immediately became a dedicated and active member of the Homosassa United Methodist Church in Old Homosassa and subsequently the new First United Methodist Church of Homosassa. Among other roles over the years, she served as a Sunday School teacher, Bible School teacher, children's choir director, UMYF director, and assistant pastor. She remained a loyal member of the First United Methodist Church of Homosassa until her last day. During the 1970s-90s, Sandra also became a successful local businesswoman. Most notably, she developed, owned and operated a local trophy and engraving business, Gulf Trophies, for over a decade. She also developed and operated two gift shops in Homosassa, which displayed her talents for art, fashion, and decorating. Across these years, Sandra also became a caretaker of dozens of indigenous, exotic, and injured animals, in conjunction with her husband J.P.'s management of the Homosassa Nature World Attraction. At one time or another, Sandra raised tigers, bears, monkeys, otters, foxes, flying squirrels, deer, raccoons, and birds of many kind. As she did with people, Sandra displayed a love and care for animals that was truly special. In the 1990s, Sandra began her post-secondary studies at Central Florida Community College. She continued on to the Candler School of Theology's Course of Study at Emory University, in Atlanta, GA. committing herself to becoming a minister in the United Methodist Church. After the death of her beloved J.P., in 2000, Sandra successfully completed her Five-Year Ministerial Course of Study. She then accepted the position of minister of 2 small Methodist churches in Quincy, FL. She moved to Quincy and dutifully fulfilled the role of minister for 8 years, ministering twice every Sunday as a female "circuit-riding preacher". Due to ill health, Sandra retired in 2011. She resumed her life back in Homosassa and again became very active and integrated into the First United Methodist Church of Homosassa. She continued to touch the lives of "the least, the lost and the last" within Citrus County, with activities ranging from home visitations, Bible study and outreach to the needy. Sandra's devotion to Christ and His teachings were evident in every way of life and every breath she uttered, to everyone who knew her. She regularly visited nursing homes and women's prisons; she delivered Christmas and Thanksgiving food baskets; she hosted a Christian weekly radio show from her home for 2 years; she served as president of the local chapter of Women's Aglow; and she opened her home to people in need, providing counseling and mentoring to hundreds of people in need over the years. Moreover, for several years back in the 1980s, she proudly evangelized within other hosting churches and led her own tent ministry on the sides of highways. At her core, Sandra exuded life, love and a joyful spirit, which she left as her legacy to all who knew her, interacted with her, and loved her. Her southern charm, funny wit and unwillingness to never give up (but rather persevere) are lessons she shared with all of us throughout her life. Her love and devotion to her God, her church, her friends and family, and her daughter, son-in-law and granddaughters, will abide with us all forever.
Sandra was born in Washington, DC, where her father worked as an aeronautic engineer at the Pentagon, in Washington D.C. She later moved with her parents to Huntsville, AL. Upon graduating from Huntsville High School, Sandra moved to Atlanta, GA, where she met and married the love of her life, J.P. Garner, in 1963. Their daughter Dawn was born in 1964. Upon an early first retirement in 1971, Sandra, J.P., and daughter Dawn moved to Homosassa, FL where they built a home and a life together on the lovely Homosassa River. After moving to Florida, Sandra immediately became a dedicated and active member of the Homosassa United Methodist Church in Old Homosassa and subsequently the new First United Methodist Church of Homosassa. Among other roles over the years, she served as a Sunday School teacher, Bible School teacher, children's choir director, UMYF director, and assistant pastor. She remained a loyal member of the First United Methodist Church of Homosassa until her last day. During the 1970s-90s, Sandra also became a successful local businesswoman. Most notably, she developed, owned and operated a local trophy and engraving business, Gulf Trophies, for over a decade. She also developed and operated two gift shops in Homosassa, which displayed her talents for art, fashion, and decorating. Across these years, Sandra also became a caretaker of dozens of indigenous, exotic, and injured animals, in conjunction with her husband J.P.'s management of the Homosassa Nature World Attraction. At one time or another, Sandra raised tigers, bears, monkeys, otters, foxes, flying squirrels, deer, raccoons, and birds of many kind. As she did with people, Sandra displayed a love and care for animals that was truly special. In the 1990s, Sandra began her post-secondary studies at Central Florida Community College. She continued on to the Candler School of Theology's Course of Study at Emory University, in Atlanta, GA. committing herself to becoming a minister in the United Methodist Church. After the death of her beloved J.P., in 2000, Sandra successfully completed her Five-Year Ministerial Course of Study. She then accepted the position of minister of 2 small Methodist churches in Quincy, FL. She moved to Quincy and dutifully fulfilled the role of minister for 8 years, ministering twice every Sunday as a female "circuit-riding preacher". Due to ill health, Sandra retired in 2011. She resumed her life back in Homosassa and again became very active and integrated into the First United Methodist Church of Homosassa. She continued to touch the lives of "the least, the lost and the last" within Citrus County, with activities ranging from home visitations, Bible study and outreach to the needy. Sandra's devotion to Christ and His teachings were evident in every way of life and every breath she uttered, to everyone who knew her. She regularly visited nursing homes and women's prisons; she delivered Christmas and Thanksgiving food baskets; she hosted a Christian weekly radio show from her home for 2 years; she served as president of the local chapter of Women's Aglow; and she opened her home to people in need, providing counseling and mentoring to hundreds of people in need over the years. Moreover, for several years back in the 1980s, she proudly evangelized within other hosting churches and led her own tent ministry on the sides of highways. At her core, Sandra exuded life, love and a joyful spirit, which she left as her legacy to all who knew her, interacted with her, and loved her. Her southern charm, funny wit and unwillingness to never give up (but rather persevere) are lessons she shared with all of us throughout her life. Her love and devotion to her God, her church, her friends and family, and her daughter, son-in-law and granddaughters, will abide with us all forever.
Daughter of Sarah Harper (Williams) Peck and Raymond Keep Peck
Sandra was born in Washington, DC, where her father worked as an aeronautic engineer at the Pentagon, in Washington D.C. She later moved with her parents to Huntsville, AL. Upon graduating from Huntsville High School, Sandra moved to Atlanta, GA, where she met and married the love of her life, J.P. Garner, in 1963. Their daughter Dawn was born in 1964. Upon an early first retirement in 1971, Sandra, J.P., and daughter Dawn moved to Homosassa, FL where they built a home and a life together on the lovely Homosassa River. After moving to Florida, Sandra immediately became a dedicated and active member of the Homosassa United Methodist Church in Old Homosassa and subsequently the new First United Methodist Church of Homosassa. Among other roles over the years, she served as a Sunday School teacher, Bible School teacher, children's choir director, UMYF director, and assistant pastor. She remained a loyal member of the First United Methodist Church of Homosassa until her last day. During the 1970s-90s, Sandra also became a successful local businesswoman. Most notably, she developed, owned and operated a local trophy and engraving business, Gulf Trophies, for over a decade. She also developed and operated two gift shops in Homosassa, which displayed her talents for art, fashion, and decorating. Across these years, Sandra also became a caretaker of dozens of indigenous, exotic, and injured animals, in conjunction with her husband J.P.'s management of the Homosassa Nature World Attraction. At one time or another, Sandra raised tigers, bears, monkeys, otters, foxes, flying squirrels, deer, raccoons, and birds of many kind. As she did with people, Sandra displayed a love and care for animals that was truly special. In the 1990s, Sandra began her post-secondary studies at Central Florida Community College. She continued on to the Candler School of Theology's Course of Study at Emory University, in Atlanta, GA. committing herself to becoming a minister in the United Methodist Church. After the death of her beloved J.P., in 2000, Sandra successfully completed her Five-Year Ministerial Course of Study. She then accepted the position of minister of 2 small Methodist churches in Quincy, FL. She moved to Quincy and dutifully fulfilled the role of minister for 8 years, ministering twice every Sunday as a female "circuit-riding preacher". Due to ill health, Sandra retired in 2011. She resumed her life back in Homosassa and again became very active and integrated into the First United Methodist Church of Homosassa. She continued to touch the lives of "the least, the lost and the last" within Citrus County, with activities ranging from home visitations, Bible study and outreach to the needy. Sandra's devotion to Christ and His teachings were evident in every way of life and every breath she uttered, to everyone who knew her. She regularly visited nursing homes and women's prisons; she delivered Christmas and Thanksgiving food baskets; she hosted a Christian weekly radio show from her home for 2 years; she served as president of the local chapter of Women's Aglow; and she opened her home to people in need, providing counseling and mentoring to hundreds of people in need over the years. Moreover, for several years back in the 1980s, she proudly evangelized within other hosting churches and led her own tent ministry on the sides of highways. At her core, Sandra exuded life, love and a joyful spirit, which she left as her legacy to all who knew her, interacted with her, and loved her. Her southern charm, funny wit and unwillingness to never give up (but rather persevere) are lessons she shared with all of us throughout her life. Her love and devotion to her God, her church, her friends and family, and her daughter, son-in-law and granddaughters, will abide with us all forever.
Sandra was born in Washington, DC, where her father worked as an aeronautic engineer at the Pentagon, in Washington D.C. She later moved with her parents to Huntsville, AL. Upon graduating from Huntsville High School, Sandra moved to Atlanta, GA, where she met and married the love of her life, J.P. Garner, in 1963. Their daughter Dawn was born in 1964. Upon an early first retirement in 1971, Sandra, J.P., and daughter Dawn moved to Homosassa, FL where they built a home and a life together on the lovely Homosassa River. After moving to Florida, Sandra immediately became a dedicated and active member of the Homosassa United Methodist Church in Old Homosassa and subsequently the new First United Methodist Church of Homosassa. Among other roles over the years, she served as a Sunday School teacher, Bible School teacher, children's choir director, UMYF director, and assistant pastor. She remained a loyal member of the First United Methodist Church of Homosassa until her last day. During the 1970s-90s, Sandra also became a successful local businesswoman. Most notably, she developed, owned and operated a local trophy and engraving business, Gulf Trophies, for over a decade. She also developed and operated two gift shops in Homosassa, which displayed her talents for art, fashion, and decorating. Across these years, Sandra also became a caretaker of dozens of indigenous, exotic, and injured animals, in conjunction with her husband J.P.'s management of the Homosassa Nature World Attraction. At one time or another, Sandra raised tigers, bears, monkeys, otters, foxes, flying squirrels, deer, raccoons, and birds of many kind. As she did with people, Sandra displayed a love and care for animals that was truly special. In the 1990s, Sandra began her post-secondary studies at Central Florida Community College. She continued on to the Candler School of Theology's Course of Study at Emory University, in Atlanta, GA. committing herself to becoming a minister in the United Methodist Church. After the death of her beloved J.P., in 2000, Sandra successfully completed her Five-Year Ministerial Course of Study. She then accepted the position of minister of 2 small Methodist churches in Quincy, FL. She moved to Quincy and dutifully fulfilled the role of minister for 8 years, ministering twice every Sunday as a female "circuit-riding preacher". Due to ill health, Sandra retired in 2011. She resumed her life back in Homosassa and again became very active and integrated into the First United Methodist Church of Homosassa. She continued to touch the lives of "the least, the lost and the last" within Citrus County, with activities ranging from home visitations, Bible study and outreach to the needy. Sandra's devotion to Christ and His teachings were evident in every way of life and every breath she uttered, to everyone who knew her. She regularly visited nursing homes and women's prisons; she delivered Christmas and Thanksgiving food baskets; she hosted a Christian weekly radio show from her home for 2 years; she served as president of the local chapter of Women's Aglow; and she opened her home to people in need, providing counseling and mentoring to hundreds of people in need over the years. Moreover, for several years back in the 1980s, she proudly evangelized within other hosting churches and led her own tent ministry on the sides of highways. At her core, Sandra exuded life, love and a joyful spirit, which she left as her legacy to all who knew her, interacted with her, and loved her. Her southern charm, funny wit and unwillingness to never give up (but rather persevere) are lessons she shared with all of us throughout her life. Her love and devotion to her God, her church, her friends and family, and her daughter, son-in-law and granddaughters, will abide with us all forever.
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