Sandra Hollins Jemison

With heavy hearts and profound love we announce the passing of Sandra Hollins Jemison, aged 88, on November 4, 2024. Sandra departed this world peacefully, surrounded by her beloved children and grandchildren, after living a life filled with love, kindness, and purpose.

Born to Maurice LaRue Hollins and Christine Russell on August 28, 1936, in St. Petersburg, Florida, Sandra was a devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was the proud mother of five children, a grandmother to ten, and a great-grandmother to three. Her family was the center of her universe, and she cherished every moment spent with them.

Sandra was a woman of many talents and passions. She earned a Bachelor’s degree and Master’s degree at the University of Florida. She enjoyed teaching biology at St.Petersburg high school, helped to manage the Pasadena Golf Club, and worked in real estate. Sandra was a talented musician, singer, and songwriter who played the stand up bass fiddle and sang with the bands Green Grass Revival and Southwind. Her soulful voice and musical prowess brought joy to many. Sandra’s love for music was a cornerstone of her life, and she shared this passion generously, enriching the lives of those around her.

Those who knew Sandra will remember her most for her boundless generosity, her warm heart, and her unwavering kindness. She was truly a loving person, always putting others' needs before her own, and she touched the lives of everyone who had the privilege of knowing her. Whether through a comforting word, a helping hand, or a listening ear, Sandra made the world a better place by simply being in it.

Sandra's legacy will live on through her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, all of whom carry forward the love, compassion, and values she instilled in them. She will be deeply missed but never forgotten.

Sandra is survived by her former husband, Richard Jemison, father of their, five children, Maurice Jemison (Vicki), Leslie Jemison, Kell Jemison (Heather), Bryce Jemison (Jackie), Susannah Nendze (Ken), her ten grandchildren, Kaley Faris, Kaleb Jemison, Madison Jemison, Brooke Sparrow, Brittany Jemison, Morgan Jemison, Morgan Lyon, Blake Gibson, Seth Lyon, Gavin Nendze, and her three great grandchildren, Jamie Lyon, Rowan Faris, and Ashton Lyon; her two sisters, Patricia Kohler, and Robin Hollins, and her brother, Dixie Hollins; her nieces, Christine Hanner, Amy Baldwin, and Jen Cox; and her nephew, Louis Kohler.

A Celebration of Life will be held in honor of Sandra. The date, time ,and location are yet to be determined.

Rest in peace, Sandra. Your love will continue to shine brightly in the hearts of all who knew you.