Sandra Jean “Sandy” VanHoose
Sandra Jean “Sandy” VanHoose, 83, of Raceland, Kentucky, passed peacefully at Woodland Oaks Health Care in Ashland, Kentucky and was reunited with loved ones in her heavenly home on Tuesday, November 19, 2024.
Jean as she was called by her family was born January 25, 1941, in Patrick, Kentucky, the eldest of seven children to the late Glen and Margie Tackett VanHoose.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved brother Glen Larry VanHoose; twin daughters Johnda and Johnetta Hatfield; her first husband John Allen Hatfield and her second husband Charles Vemont “Jack” Lutz; a nephew Jared Dale Lother; a niece Marilyn VanHoose Jeffers; two brother in laws Jerry C. Lother and Clarence Edgar Wilbur.
Jean was a former employee of Our Lady of Bellefonte Hospital, King’s Daughters’ Medical Center, a licensed beautician, and proud owner of Sandra Jean VanHoose Beauty Salon. She also worked at Ashland Oil and was a retired Carman from CSX. Jean was successful at all her jobs, but her most rewarding and treasured job was being a loving and devoted mother to her daughter, Pamala Darlene VanHoose Taylor, who she leaves behind with her son-in-law Randall Keith Taylor.
One of her greatest passions was listening and dancing to music. Back in the day, her nickname was “Lean Jean the Dancing Machine.” She was a talented seamstress and enjoyed sewing for her family. She also loved gardening, coloring, and working on crossword and jigsaw puzzles.
In addition to her daughter, she is survived by her cherished siblings, Patricia Ann VanHoose Wilbur, Terry Lee (Kathleen) VanHoose, Marcellia Sharon VanHoose Lother, Floyd VanHoose, and Lloyd (Julia) VanHoose; a sister in law, Deborah Sue Anderson VanHoose; a special cousin Linda (Roland) Tackett Wright; treasured nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. Jean’s legacy will carry on through all who knew and loved her.
Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 pm on Friday, November 22, 2024, at Reed Funeral Home in Greenup, Kentucky by Dr. Thomas Melvin. Burial will be in Golden Oaks Cemetery in Ashland, Kentucky. Visitation will be from 11:00 am until service time on Friday. Online condolences may be made at www.rlrfuneralhome.com.
I will always remember loving to go stay with Aunt Jean and Darlene when I was a a little girl. How amazing to get pampered at the beauty salon! Jean’s beautiful example of motherly love will always shine bright in my memory. Much love to all of our family during this difficult time.
Love always, Tianne
I'll always treasure the wonderful memories of growing up with Pam and Jean. She was like a second mom to me. We had so much fun when we were all together. We laughed, we cried, we danced and we had many heart to heart conversations. I will be forever grateful for having known her. Hugs and prayers for the Vanhoose family and especially my dear, sweet friend Pam.
Heartbroken by the loss of Aunt Jean. She lived such a full and beautiful life, always sharing her love, wisdom, and kindness with everyone around her. Her bond with my dad was something so special, and I’ll forever cherish the memories of their connection. Darlene, my heart is with you during this difficult time. Your mom was an amazing lady, and her warmth and spirit will continue to live on through all of us who were blessed to know her. With Love Nathane
Rest in Peace Jean