Sandra Radford Obituary

Mrs. Sandra Garth Radford

March 21, 2025

JOHNSON CITY - Mrs. Sandra Garth Radford passed surrounded by family and friends on March 21st. Born in Camilla, GA, she lived most of her adult life with her husband of 38 years in the Southeastern United States, the last 30 in Johnson City, TN. After serving in the United States Navy where she completed BEE, Sandy served the country as a torpedoman, and was honorably discharged. She then graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga.

Preceded by both maternal and paternal grandparents. Also, by mother Louise Harvey Monger Garth originally of Sweetwater, TN, and Dr. Richard Edwin Garth, revered and respected at many institutions of higher learning but most notably at UTC. Also, by Kitty Fedosky her older sister, and niece Valerie.

She is survived by: Cantankerous husband, J.M. Radford M.D., and 3 Awesome Children named: Jennifer Leigh Radford, Graduate of Converse College, Husband Travis Murray and Bonus Kid Kenzi, of Elizabethton. Also, Patricia Fletcher Radford, Graduate of LSU, of the home. Also, John Jeffrey Raymond Radford, Graduate of UTC, with his Husband Dean Bowen currently of Ooltewah, TN. Also, Brother-In Law Wayne Marshall Fedosky, Blair Grace Fedosky and husband Adam Higgins, Becky Petrie and husband Adam, and children Russell with wife Sarah, Cora, Zoe, Monty. Also, Alli Green and husband Walter and children Bethany, Remington with wife Danielle, and Grace. Siblings include Cindy Cobb and husband Norm Cobb with children Ricky and David. Also, Jean Garth Brooks, with children Matthew and Benjamin. Also, Carol Anne Garth and daughter Laura Howard with husband Trey. James Richard Garth and wife Rhonda with children Winston and wife Emily, and Maggie. Sandy leaves behind, numerous special friends: Alice Jenkins, Sharon Greatti, Faye Howard, Stephen and Deborah Todd, Ralph and Fay Jones, Don A., and thousands of others from the 12-step Program.

Sandy was a 30-year member of the congregation of St. John's Episcopal Church, where she also served on the vestry as Jr. Warden in an elected position. She served the community as a substitute teacher in Johnson City Schools, and served on the Board of the local Babe Ruth Baseball League where she kept scoresheets, and managed scheduling of umpires for all games.

The Celebration of Life will be in the Great Hall at St. John's Episcopal Church 500 N. Roan St., Johnson City, TN 37601 on April 5, 2025, from 11am-1pm.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the Rector's Discretionary Fund of St. John's Episcopal Church, whose community outreach program Sandy dearly supported.

In parting, Momma told us, her family, "Sandy's done cooking!"

Condolences may be sent to the Radford family online at www.dillow-taylor.com

Dillow-Taylor Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Jonesborough, TN 423-753-3821