Sandra L Darrall

Sandra “Sandy” Lee Darrall passed away peacefully in her sleep at her home in North Miami, FL on May 15, 2023 at the age of 77. Sandy is survived by two beautiful granddaughters Marguerite “Maggie” L. Tomlin of North Carolina and Patricia B. Tomlin of Puerto Rico, of whom she was extremely proud. She is also survived by her sister Joan E. Darrall of Pennsylvania and family, and her beloved cats, Luna and Rocky. Most importantly, Sandy is survived by countless friends who were like family, co-workers, colleagues and acquaintances who will all miss her eclectic style, her amazing hospitality, and her powerful presence in their lives. She is preceded in death by her parents Marguerite Lillian Sanford Darrall and James W. Darrall of Pennsylvania, and by her only son Martin B. Tomlin, of California.

Sandy was born on December 15, 1945 to Marguerite Lillian Sanford Darrall and James W. Darrall. She was raised in Springdale and Lower Burrell, PA. She graduated from Ken High in 1963 and attended University of the District of Columbia and received her BA in City and Regional Planning. She spent her career in service to this country as a senior US Customs Inspector and Union Officer until retirement in 2002.

Sandy was an avid reader, loved thrift shopping, and was passionate for the rights of women and the LGBTQ community. She marched with Martin Luther King Jr., advocated for all social justice, and championed the causes of all animals wild and domestic.

Following her retirement she spent her time volunteering at countless organizations, joined books clubs, volunteered at every film festival she could and worked her recovery faithfully. She recently celebrated 41 years sobriety and lived one day at a time. Sandy loved diversity in cultures, food, music, and entertainment and spent much of her time traveling the globe to experience all this world had to offer. From the Far East to Europe, from South and Central America to the United Kingdom, she lived her life on adventure. She knew where to find the best cup of coffee in every city even if it was unadvertised and in a back alley. You were guaranteed fantastic food and amazing sights when you were with her.