In Memory

Sandra Long (Bloise)

Sandra Long (Bloise)

 

Sandra Long Bloise 

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BLOISE, Sandra Long 62, of Madeira Beach, died Monday, Oct. 17, 2011, at Suncoast Hospice House, Pinellas Park. A native of St. Petersburg, she graduated from Northeast High School and the University of South Florida, where she earned a B.A. in Education and M.S. in Guidance. Sandy was recently retired after a 35 year career in Elementary Education and Guidance. She was employed at elementary schools in both Pinellas and Hillsborough Counties, and was honored as Guidance Counselor of the Year in Hillsborough County while at Mango Elementary School. She is survived by her husband of 40 years, Jay; daughter, Stephanie of Miami; son, Aaron of Ft. Bliss, TX; sister, Barbara Johnson; brothers, Gary Long, Larry Aiken and Andy Long. Sandy was an active member of the Old Salts Fishing Foundation and Adventurous Women's Club; as well as the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary and Order of the Elks. All those who knew Sandy were enriched by her genuine caring nature, loving personality, kindness and generosity. She will be dearly missed. Special thanks is given to Dr. James LaPolla and the Women's Cancer Associates; Dr. Kirby Blankenship and the Radiology staff at Bayfront Medical Center. Viewing will be held at Anderson-McQueen Funeral Home, on Friday, Oct., 21 2011 from 10:30 am until 12:30 pm. Followed by a celebration of her life at 12:30 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Sandy's memory to Celma Mastry Ovarian Cancer Foundation, P.O. Box 48787, St. Petersburg, Fl 33743. Visit the family's personalized online Guestbook at www.AndersonMcQueen.comAnderson-McQueen Family Tribute Centers - Tyrone Chapel 7820 38th Ave. N, St. Petersburg, FL 33710, 727-347-6636