Celebrating the life of
Sandra Hixon Wells
July 19, 1941 - June 28, 2016
Savannah – Sandra Hixon Wells, 74, died Tuesday June 28, 2016 after a short illness. Born in Savannah on July 19, 1941. Sandra was the daughter of the late Frank O. Hixon and the late Elfreda Meyer Hixon. She was a 1959 graduate of Savannah High School. Sandra worked at J.C. Penney and the old Savannah Bank & Trust Co. before going to work at her father’s business, Hixon Battery Company. “You Want to Start Something, Get a Hixon!” After her father’s passing in 1974, Sandra became the general manager and ran the business until the 90’s when Hixon Battery was sold.
Sandra was a member of Isle of Hope United Methodist Church, and formerly a member and deacon at First Christian Church. Sandra was involved in several organizations and clubs in the community. She was the Charter President of the Southside Jaycettes, Charter Secretary/Treasurer of the Southside Raiders Little League Association, and a hospital volunteer at St. Joseph’s/Candler. She served as a member of the Board of Directors for the Chamber of Commerce and Savannah Technical College. In 1983, Sandra was Woman of the Year for the American Women’s Business Association, and in 2005 she was crowned Mrs. Senior Savannah.
In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by one sister Beverly Holcomb, and her twin great-grandchildren, Ashlynn and Landon Redding.
She is survived by her loving husband of 57 years, Harry L. Wells, Jr., her 3 children; Lynn Troughton (Mark) of Savannah, GA, Todd Wells (Linda) of Little River, SC, and Tracy Wilke of Las Vegas, NV. Sandra has 5 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild; Amanda Troughton Redding (Rick) of Savannah, GA, Chad Troughton of Atlanta, GA, Justin Wilke of Brentwood, CA, Cameron Wilke and Jordan Wilke, of Las Vegas, NV, Caleb Troughton Redding of Savannah, GA, one sister Sally Stembridge (Wesley) of Savannah, GA, several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
The family will receive friends from 5-7 pm on Thursday, June 30, 2016 at Fox & Weeks, Hodgson Chapel. Funeral Services will be held at Fox & Weeks, Hodgson Chapel on Friday, July 1, 2016 at 10 am. Burial to follow at Greenwich Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the American Heart Association, Isle of Hope United Methodist Church, 412 Parkersburg Road, Savannah, GA 31406 or Shriners’ Children’s Hospital, 2900 Rocky Point Drive, Tampa, FL 33607
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Fox and Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
Lynn my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time in your lives . May God grant all of you peace and comfort. Bonnie Connolly
- Bonnie Connolly, Savannah, Ga.
Condolences to the Family. Another Volunteer
- Mrs Ann Taylor, Pooler,, Ga.
Dear Harry and family, I was shocked to read about Sandra's death! So very sorry!! Please know you all are in my thought and prayers! She was a VERY special lady! Hugs,
- Judy Tillman Green, Savannah, GA
So sorry for your lost. She was one classy lady.
- Thelma Armstrong , Pooler , Ga
Harry,Lynn,Mark and family,we send our deepest sympathy on the passing of Sandra.You will be in our thoughts and prayers.
- Tom and Judy Mahoney, Savannah, Georgia
So sorry for your loss.Sandra was a beautiful woman inside and out. A caring and loving soul. She will be greatly missed.Our prayers are with the whole family especially Harry her devoted husband and best friend.
- Larry & Emily Hadwin, Savannah, GA
I SEND MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY AT THIS VERY SAD TIME,SANDRA AND I WERE IN HIGH SCHOOL TOGETHER.SHE WILL BE MISSED. SINCERELY,CAMILLE WARD
- CAMILLE R WARD , Tybee Island , Ga
Todd, please know that your church family at Little River First is thinking about you and your family during this difficult time. Upon the occasion of your mother;'s home going, we are keeping you and your family in our thoughts and prayers. We pray God's most profound blessings upon you and your family in this difficult moment. May God richly bless you.
- Dr. Stanford L. Fields, North Myrtle Beach, Sc
So many memories shared with Sandra and all the Hixons at Bee Hive Inn in the mountains of North Carolina . My condolences to all. Anne Bidez
- Morrison and Bidez Family, Savannah , GA
My sincerest condolences to the entire Wells family. I met Sandra some 40 years ago at Eric's restaurant early on many mornings for breakfast. I was seated with Isadore Movsovitz and Bob Downing, both of blessed memory and a friend John Cullum. Thankfully I have many pleasant memories of being with her and hearing her comments on a wide range of the subjects discussed. She left this world a better place than she found it. Respectfully, Harvey Rosenzweig
- Harvey Rosenzweig, Savannah,
This is so sudden and sad. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. Growing up I remember the kindness, funny, energetic and loving woman she was. She will be dearly missed. I only wish I could have seen her one last time. It's so sad we grow up close with family and end up getting older to find out we have separated more. Our condolences to the family. We love you all.
- Keith and Ginger Wiehrs, Gloucester , VA
Dear Mark , Lynn and family, So sorry for your loss. We 'll miss visitation and the funeral, but please know we're holding you close in our thoughts and prayers. Love, Charlie & Rhonda Sutlive
- Charlie & Rhonda Sutlive, Savannah, Ga
Dear Lynn and family we are so sorry for your loss and you are all in our thoughts and prayers.
- David & Deborah Troughton , Atlanta, Ga
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
- Larry & Lynn Palmer, Savannah, ga
My love, prayers, and sympathy to the entire family, but especially Harry. We had some good times together and I am thankful for each of those. I had tried to contact Sandra by email and phone several times in the last few weekss, but never got through. Love, Shirley
- Shirley (Turner) Darden, Savannah, GA
What a very special lady----I have known her my entire life---a dear family friend----condolences to her husband Harry, Lynn and Mark and also to Tracy and Todd and all of their families----treasure your wonderful memories. You know there is a reunion upstairs now with Mrs. Freida and the rest----
- Karl L. Martin, Savannah, Ga.
So sorry for your loss. My father, Vinton Waite worked at Hixon Battery for many years. Sincerely, Sandra Helen Quick
- Sandra H Waite Quick, Midway, , Ga
Lynn and family, I'm so very sorry for the loss of your mother. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this most difficult time.
- Carolyn Beebe, Savannah, Georgia
Lynn and Mark We are so sorry to hear of your lost Sandra was a good Christian Lady our prayers are with you .
- Marty, Mary, Martin and Marianne ward, savannah, ga
Lynn and family, our deepest sympathy for your loss. You all are in our prayers and thoughts. If there is anything we can do please let us know. Love you all.
- Mary, Roy Head and family, Ellabell , ga
Harry: Our heartfelt condolences to you and the Wells family. You and Sandra were long time friends and a sweet, loving couple. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Gerald & Delores Fleming
- Fleming, Statesboro, GA
Harry and family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May God wrap His loving arms around each one of you and give you peace and comfort. We have wonderful memories of Sandra, what a wonderful lady. Harry, we will call you later, and we are so sorry.
- Jean and Raymond Carroll, Germantown, TN
Dear Harry and family, Our sympathy and prayers are with you.
- Suzanne and Shep Ingram, Soperton, Ga
Lynn, Mark, and family: We are so sorry to hear of your loss, and we will keep you all in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
- Brian and Paula Palmer, Savannah, GA
I am so very sorry to hear about Sandra. I'm even more saddened about not being able to have seen you over the past years. Mama spoke about Sandra several times before she died February 1. She loved Sandra so much and brought up several occasions in her last days, about watersking at Peace & Quiet and so much more. I can not be with you at this time and have to hurry back home to my husband who is now disabled. But you and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
- Alicyne Burns Roth, Chickamauga, Georgia
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this hard time. Mrs. Wells was a beautiful lady and someone who touched my heart. I know she will be missed by many people. I pray for peace and comfort for you. Wanda Kay North
- Wanda Kay North, Ponte Vedra Bch, FL
What an amazing person! Sandra was what every woman desires to become. Even in High School, we all knew she was an outstanding pillar of society and loved by all. Harry and family, I am so terribly sorry for your loss of her presence here on earth, but rejoice with you that she is now is Heaven watching over all of us. God Bless, Cynthia
- Cynthia (Cindy) Farthing, Dallas , Texas
Lynn and Mark and Family: I was so very sorry to hear that your mother had passed away. Please know we love you and will be keeping you in our prayers. God Bless you all.
- Nancy Manucy Lawson, Savannah, GA
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. God feels for you in your pain. (Psalm 34:18)
- N. Gaines, Huntsville, AL
Lynn and family, Our deepest sympathy and prayers are with you and your family. We are very sorry for the loss of your Mother.
- Jimmy and Connie Deal, Savannah, GA
We are so sorry to hear about Sandra. Our love and prayers are with all of you at this time.
- Bob & Grace Arnold, Savannah, Georgia
Lynn my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time in your lives . May God grant all of you peace and comfort. Bonnie Connolly
- Bonnie Connolly, Savannah, Ga.
Condolences to the Family. Another Volunteer
- Mrs Ann Taylor, Pooler,, Ga.
Dear Harry and family, I was shocked to read about Sandra's death! So very sorry!! Please know you all are in my thought and prayers! She was a VERY special lady! Hugs,
- Judy Tillman Green, Savannah, GA
So sorry for your lost. She was one classy lady.
- Thelma Armstrong , Pooler , Ga
Harry,Lynn,Mark and family,we send our deepest sympathy on the passing of Sandra.You will be in our thoughts and prayers.
- Tom and Judy Mahoney, Savannah, Georgia
So sorry for your loss.Sandra was a beautiful woman inside and out. A caring and loving soul. She will be greatly missed.Our prayers are with the whole family especially Harry her devoted husband and best friend.
- Larry & Emily Hadwin, Savannah, GA
I SEND MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY AT THIS VERY SAD TIME,SANDRA AND I WERE IN HIGH SCHOOL TOGETHER.SHE WILL BE MISSED. SINCERELY,CAMILLE WARD
- CAMILLE R WARD , Tybee Island , Ga
Todd, please know that your church family at Little River First is thinking about you and your family during this difficult time. Upon the occasion of your mother;'s home going, we are keeping you and your family in our thoughts and prayers. We pray God's most profound blessings upon you and your family in this difficult moment. May God richly bless you.
- Dr. Stanford L. Fields, North Myrtle Beach, Sc
So many memories shared with Sandra and all the Hixons at Bee Hive Inn in the mountains of North Carolina . My condolences to all. Anne Bidez
- Morrison and Bidez Family, Savannah , GA
My sincerest condolences to the entire Wells family. I met Sandra some 40 years ago at Eric's restaurant early on many mornings for breakfast. I was seated with Isadore Movsovitz and Bob Downing, both of blessed memory and a friend John Cullum. Thankfully I have many pleasant memories of being with her and hearing her comments on a wide range of the subjects discussed. She left this world a better place than she found it. Respectfully, Harvey Rosenzweig
- Harvey Rosenzweig, Savannah,
This is so sudden and sad. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. Growing up I remember the kindness, funny, energetic and loving woman she was. She will be dearly missed. I only wish I could have seen her one last time. It's so sad we grow up close with family and end up getting older to find out we have separated more. Our condolences to the family. We love you all.
- Keith and Ginger Wiehrs, Gloucester , VA
Dear Mark , Lynn and family, So sorry for your loss. We 'll miss visitation and the funeral, but please know we're holding you close in our thoughts and prayers. Love, Charlie & Rhonda Sutlive
- Charlie & Rhonda Sutlive, Savannah, Ga
Dear Lynn and family we are so sorry for your loss and you are all in our thoughts and prayers.
- David & Deborah Troughton , Atlanta, Ga
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
- Larry & Lynn Palmer, Savannah, ga
My love, prayers, and sympathy to the entire family, but especially Harry. We had some good times together and I am thankful for each of those. I had tried to contact Sandra by email and phone several times in the last few weekss, but never got through. Love, Shirley
- Shirley (Turner) Darden, Savannah, GA
What a very special lady----I have known her my entire life---a dear family friend----condolences to her husband Harry, Lynn and Mark and also to Tracy and Todd and all of their families----treasure your wonderful memories. You know there is a reunion upstairs now with Mrs. Freida and the rest----
- Karl L. Martin, Savannah, Ga.
So sorry for your loss. My father, Vinton Waite worked at Hixon Battery for many years. Sincerely, Sandra Helen Quick
- Sandra H Waite Quick, Midway, , Ga
Lynn and family, I'm so very sorry for the loss of your mother. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this most difficult time.
- Carolyn Beebe, Savannah, Georgia
Lynn and Mark We are so sorry to hear of your lost Sandra was a good Christian Lady our prayers are with you .
- Marty, Mary, Martin and Marianne ward, savannah, ga
Lynn and family, our deepest sympathy for your loss. You all are in our prayers and thoughts. If there is anything we can do please let us know. Love you all.
- Mary, Roy Head and family, Ellabell , ga
Harry: Our heartfelt condolences to you and the Wells family. You and Sandra were long time friends and a sweet, loving couple. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Gerald & Delores Fleming
- Fleming, Statesboro, GA
Harry and family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May God wrap His loving arms around each one of you and give you peace and comfort. We have wonderful memories of Sandra, what a wonderful lady. Harry, we will call you later, and we are so sorry.
- Jean and Raymond Carroll, Germantown, TN
Dear Harry and family, Our sympathy and prayers are with you.
- Suzanne and Shep Ingram, Soperton, Ga
Lynn, Mark, and family: We are so sorry to hear of your loss, and we will keep you all in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
- Brian and Paula Palmer, Savannah, GA
I am so very sorry to hear about Sandra. I'm even more saddened about not being able to have seen you over the past years. Mama spoke about Sandra several times before she died February 1. She loved Sandra so much and brought up several occasions in her last days, about watersking at Peace & Quiet and so much more. I can not be with you at this time and have to hurry back home to my husband who is now disabled. But you and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
- Alicyne Burns Roth, Chickamauga, Georgia
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this hard time. Mrs. Wells was a beautiful lady and someone who touched my heart. I know she will be missed by many people. I pray for peace and comfort for you. Wanda Kay North
- Wanda Kay North, Ponte Vedra Bch, FL
What an amazing person! Sandra was what every woman desires to become. Even in High School, we all knew she was an outstanding pillar of society and loved by all. Harry and family, I am so terribly sorry for your loss of her presence here on earth, but rejoice with you that she is now is Heaven watching over all of us. God Bless, Cynthia
- Cynthia (Cindy) Farthing, Dallas , Texas
Lynn and Mark and Family: I was so very sorry to hear that your mother had passed away. Please know we love you and will be keeping you in our prayers. God Bless you all.
- Nancy Manucy Lawson, Savannah, GA
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. God feels for you in your pain. (Psalm 34:18)
- N. Gaines, Huntsville, AL
Lynn and family, Our deepest sympathy and prayers are with you and your family. We are very sorry for the loss of your Mother.
- Jimmy and Connie Deal, Savannah, GA
We are so sorry to hear about Sandra. Our love and prayers are with all of you at this time.
- Bob & Grace Arnold, Savannah, Georgia
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
