Sandra Gale Laxton, 57, of West Grove, died peacefully on Nov. 8 at her home in West Grove. She was the spouse of Steven D. Laxton, with whom she shared 25 years of marriage. Born in Elkton, Md., she was the daughter of the late Oscar Sells and the late Viola Rogers-Sells.
In her life, Sandy enjoyed traveling with her husband, hiking with their dogs, gardening, and visiting various historic museums. She loved to cook and feed people, often using her natural artistic creativity to bring some added design to the holiday meals.
Sandy was a member of the Church of the Brethren in West Grove. She enjoyed participating in Vacation Bible School. She was also a member of the CBN Christian Club and the 700 Club. Her donations helped people all over the world.
Sandy went to The Art Institute of Philadelphia, where she studied interior design and architecture. She was an excellent student and made the Dean’s List four times. She was a self-employed small businesswoman prior to her disability.
Sandy fought a long, courageous battle from Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS). Despite the long and painful battle with CRPS, Sandy never lost her faith in God. Sandy would often spend her time and experience educating and supporting CRPS sufferers in online support groups.
She will be remembered for her strength, kindness, empathy, compassion, passion, and creativity. She will be missed for her unwavering spirit, her generous heart, her bright creativity, and the deep love she shared with her family and friends. Her courage in the face of her long illness and her dedication to supporting others despite her own suffering will leave a lasting impact on all who knew her.
In addition to her husband, Steven, Sandy is survived by her son, Dewayne Swauger, and her sister, Cheryl Kaul. She was predeceased by her sister, Donna Adair.
Arrangements by Matthew Grieco of Grieco Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc. of Kennett Square (484-734-8100). To view Sandy’s online tribute and to share a memory with her family, please visit www.griecofunerals.com.
About Rich Schwartzman
Rich Schwartzman has been reporting on events in the greater Chadds Ford area since September 2001 when he became the founding editor of The Chadds Ford Post. In April 2009 he became managing editor of ChaddsFordLive. He is also an award-winning photographer.
