Sandy Barrie

When we first started attending VUCC Sandy always greeted us so warmly with a smile and usually a hug. As we got to know her she continued her upbeat attitude and lots of hugs. She was so proud of her great grandbaby. She would quickly show pictures. She has left us many sweet memories I think I will see that warm smile now every every time I think of her

Sandy was a devoted member of the choir for many years and I particularly appreciated her long participation on the Finance Team. Venice UCC was truly her family and now she knows the fulfillment of all her hopes in God's promises.

Sandy will be greatly missed. When Fred and I first started going to church she always had a warm smile. She invited us to sit with her after Church for coffee. She lived life to its fullest by traveling and just having fun.

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Sandy was a kind and caring special friend to many people here at Venice United Church of Christ. Anyone needing assistance would often find Sandy first in line to volunteer her help!

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nSandy did a MARVELOUS job in managing all aspects of the Welcome Table!! You could count on Sandy greeting EVERYBODY with kind words and a bright smile.

Wherever I went there was Sandy - Symphony, Venice Theater, even the rehab center - she carried her smile with her and passed it along.Everyone who came to VUCC must have been hugged a hundred times. She'll be missed by all of us newcomers.

I will surely miss Sandy with her hugs and kisses every Sunday morning. We would always catch up on the latest happenings in Boston sports. She was a great and knowledgeable sports fan and never missed any of the televised games especially college football in the fall. No doubt she will be missed by all.

Sandy sat next to me at bible study. She always made space in her life to ask about how I was doing and offered her prayers when I needed them most. Sandy made me feel loved and cared for.

nPrayers for her and her family are given.

It was always a pleasure to see her in church. She always came over and hugged and kissed me. I don’t know why, but that was her nature; very loving. I enjoyed sitting next to her in the Bible study class and the many good conversations we had. She’s probably got a new job up in heaven, taking care of things that need to be taken care of. Rev. Larry Washburn

Sandy always shared a hug, a smile and a kiss ? on the cheek. I had the feeling that she was always glad to see me and happy that I was there. She will be missed.

Sandy will be remembered for her lovely smile, her generous hugs and welcoming voice. I will miss those hugs as she greeted me every Sunday. I was saddened by the news of her passing. May God welcome her and embrace her with his love. Rest in peace , Sandy.

Sandy was a very special friend of mine since I first came to

nVenice. Bob and I lived at Par Four, Sandy's development, as snowbirds and knew her husband Bruce, also a wonderful, warm person. I enjoyed travel abroad with Sandy and she introduced me to VUCC where I joined her in the choir, where I am still a member. Bob and I will miss her cheery spirit and kindness...she had a good, kind word for everyone.

It is embarrassing for me to admit, but for a while I thought—with the way Sandy always greeted me with a hug and a kiss, and how she spoke to me each time we were together—that I must be the person in the church that she cared about most of all. I soon realized, as so many of you did as well, that this was her gift—to make each person in her circle of care feel most loved of all.

n How much this is a reflection of God’s love, caring so deeply about every person, made in God’s image, that yes, indeed, each of us truly is most special of all.

n We give thanks for the love of God that Sandy reflected so beautifully, and for the eternal love she now knows and magnifies most fully of all.