Sandra Lee Kremer, 78 died at Spartanburg Regional Hospital on Wednesday, April 23, 2014.
Sandra is survived by her sister, Molly K. Johnson of The Woodlands, TX; her daughter, Janice L. Potter of Chappell Hill, TX; her son, Mark A. Zimmerman of Katy, TX; six grandchildren: Anna, Amanda, August, Chandler and Parker of Texas, and Thomas of Hendersonville; a niece and a nephew; and four great nieces and nephews.
A graduate of Oberlin College (BA 1958) and the University of Houston (MSW 1985), Sandra, a clinical social worker, established a private practice in Hendersonville, NC in 1990. At the national level, she supervised graduate student clinicians, served as an EMDRIA Institute consultant/facilitator, and provided low-cost training for non-profit and community health care providers through EMDRís Humanitarian Assistance Programs, HAP/Trauma Recovery.
Sandra served on the board of the YMCA of Western North Carolina, did extensive Hospice work, conducted parent education and bereavement workshops, and founded the Hendersonville Death Cafe. She also volunteered at DuPont State Forest and Free Rein Therapy Riding, served as a counselor at The Free Clinics and a Girl Scout leader. She sang in the Carolina Concert Choir and the Asheville Symphony Chorus. She played on several USTA tennis teams and swam at the National Senior Games.
A memorial festival of lessons and songs chosen by Sandra will be held at St. James Episcopal Church on Monday, April 28th at 2:00 PM.
A second celebration of her life through music and stories will be held at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Hendersonville on Saturday, May 10th at 4:00 PM, followed by a potluck at 5:30 PM. Those wishing to participate in the service are asked to email Judith Nourse, Judith@healingarts9.com
Burial will be in the family plot in Ohio.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to Oberlin College, Carolina Concert Choir, the EMDR Foundationís Humanitarian Assistance Program, or an environmental organization of your choice.
The family wishes to thank the community and her friends and colleagues, who have reached out and offered to help in so many ways.
Blessed to have known Sandra. She was a beautiful woma inside and out. A mentor and a friend.
I am blessed and grateful to have known Sandra as my therapist. She believed in me even when I could not. She will be missed. My prayers go out to her family and all those who have been blessed to have known this loving and elegant person.
I am so grateful that I had the precious opportunity to reunite with Sandy recently and to feel years fall away as old time laughs took over. Her accomplishments are humbling and awesome. A dear friend.
The Board and Staff of the Community Foundation of Henderson County wish to express deepest sympathy to the family and friends of Sandra Kremer on the sad occasion of her recent passing.
Our sincerest sympathy to Sandra's family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sandra was filled with enthusiasm, optimism and positivity that is very rare. She was an excellent judge of humankind and an awesome facilatator sharing her knowledge of life's lessons learned. At times, I felt that she believed in my dreams almost more than I believed in myself. Her sudden passing has momentarily taken 'the wind out of my sails', but I can hear her voice and that great laugh of hers telling me to ' go on and rent an RV vehicle and tour Croatia by yourself, Pam!' She spurred people on to higher heights - she dared us not to be afraid and reassured us that we would be 'just fine'. With gratitude and love, Sandra, for all the lessons shared and learned. You will always be in my heart and much missed.
Love always best tennis partner. Gypsy
We are shocked and saddened to hear of Sandy's death! She was one of the founding members of the Blue Ridge Ringers handbell group. Our sympathy to all the family.
I had the pleasure of working with Sandra over several different occasions. Her spirit and presence will be greatly missed by so many. Unknown to even Sandra, she touched many lives, including mine. To the family, I send my prayer for strength and guidance during this time. Rest in peace my friend.
Sandy's love knew no bounds and she is alive still in the many memories of our times together where mostly laughter and joy were hand in hand. Our Death Cafe colleagues will miss your wisdom and knowledge, but are sustained by your strength and foresight. Rest in Peace my dear loving friend. Jan
What a joy to have known Sandra and the extraordinary person she is. Her passing is difficult for all and I send thoughts and prayers to her family. Sr. Mary Lou Herlihy
Joen Goodman has sent this Expressions of Sympathy card.
To the family, may the God of Peace give you strength to continue in your thoughts and memory of your love one. One day as Revelation 21:3-5 states he will wipe out every tear from our eyes...which means what causes us to cry-Death. Sincerely, Janet FL
Sandra was a great source of healing and inspiration in my life. I am sorry for the loss for her family, her friends and her clients. Shine On Sandra
I'll always remember Flash as a wise wise friend. She once told me " Do not project your behavior patterns on others", and how true is that.
Sandy has been a mentor and guiding light for me through loss and illness, a companion in worship, celebration, sadness. I continue to celebrate her life, her wisdom, her joy.
I enjoyed very much singing with Sandy for many years in the Asheville Symphony Chorus, where I still sing. I am shocked over her passing and want her family to know how much her friendship and music was appreciated. God bless her family.
Thank You Sandra for all those you helped and trained in our community. You lived a special life and I thank you for your guidance and mentor ship. You are missed.
I have been out of the country until today. I would have liked to participate in Sandy's celebration of her life, but being away I could not. I enjoyed playing tennis with sandy in Norchester and recently, when we saw her at a Norchester reunion. I will miss her dearly.
I was a social work colleague of Sandra's at Four Seasons. I considered myself very blessed to be able to have the opportunity to work alongside and learn from Sandra. She was an incredible social worker and a dear friend. I loved her spunk and will miss her wonderful hugs. My deepest condolences to you all.
Sandra and I met several months ago, and I could tell right away that she was both very knowledgable as well as very kind. I learned many things from her, and reveled in her humor. I will miss her, but when I see a star in the sky I will think of her.
Love YOU!!! Hugs and kisses, hugs and kisses :)
We are so sorry to hear about Sandra passing. She gave a lot to Girl Scouting and the many other community groups she supported. We send our thoughts and prayers your way.
Rhonda Miller posted on 10/14/21
This post is many years after Sandra's death. She was my consultant after I was trained in EMDR. She was so wise, kind, and informative. I still remember and use what she taught me. I will never forget her.