Opal "Sandy" Dolores Lohr - Obituary

n July 22nd. Dolores Opal Lohr, “Sandy”, as she was known to all her family, friends, and acquaintances, died peacefully at Brightview Assisted Living in Edgewater MD at the age of 95. She was a 15-year resident of Edgewater and previously of Upper Marlboro, MD, She was born on April 18, 1931, to the late Frank Wilbur Sanford and Opal Mary Katherine Sanford in Washington DC. She married her childhood sweetheart Robert Elwood Lohr in 1950 at Ft. Campbell KY just prior to his being shipped out to North Korea. Upon his return they settled in Upper Marlboro MD and started a family. Early on she completed her GED and became a Registered Nurse. Over the years she worked in several Prince Georges County Schools and also in a Methadone Clinic as a nurse. She was active in her churches and the Douglas High School Boosters and PTA and was always there to support her children as well as any of their friends that would stop by. Sandy loved people and dogs, and some of her interests included, The Clinton Garden Club, and being a Mary Surratt House Historical Guide. Surprisingly Sandy was an only child, but she embraced the world as her extended family. She was a sympathetic ear to all who needed one; always doling out love and support to everyone she met. Her affection for people was unmistakable and transforming. Her energy, uplifting spirit, and sense of humor were unique. She truly lived a “Wonderful Life” and left an indelible mark of love and compassion on all of us. We will miss her dearly, but her Spirit will be with us forever. In addition to her parents, Sandy was preceded in death by her fifth child David Lohr in 1982 and her husband Robert in 2011, a lifelong member of Local 26, of the IBEW. She is survived by her children Michael Lohr (Laurie) of Chicago, Thomas Lohr (Jennie) of Annapolis, Janice Sheppard (Herb) of Annapolis, and Robert Lohr (Patricia) of Dunkirk. She also leaves behind ten grandchildren, who knew her as Gammy, her granddaughters; Megan Lohr Wilson and her husband, Carlton, Jessie Hethke and her husband Craig, Amy Sabbatini and her husband, Peter; Lindsay Owens and her husband, Kevin and Kristen Lohr, her grandsons; Christopher Sheppard and his wife, Katherine, Matthew David Lohr and his wife, Maria, Jim Lohr and his wife, Brooke, Zachary Lohr and his wife Meghan and Andrew Lohr and his wife, Sydney. She was also Gammy to 21 great-grandchildren. Family and friends are invited to celebrate Sandy's life on Saturday, August 15, from 10am until 11 am at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD 21037 where her memorial service will begin at 11 am. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of the Chesapeake, 90 Ritchie Highway, Pasadena, MD 21122. Online at Hospice of the Chesapeake