Former Georgia First Lady Sandra Deal dies

• The death of former first lady Sandra Deal is confirmed.
• She was 80 years old.
• Deal had been battling cancer since 2018.

MOURNING IN GEORGIA! Former first lady of Georgia, Sandra Deal, has died at the age of 80. The daughter of teachers, she was the wife of former Governor Nathan Deal and became a leading figure in the state. Her work for literacy is one of her greatest legacies. Sandra had been battling cancer since 2018.

People have sent expressions of affection to the Deal family, who was with her at the time of her death. State Governor Brian Kemp shared a statement honoring Deal and sent his condolences to the Deal family at this very difficult time.

SANDRA DEAL DIES

One of the most important women in the history of Georgia has passed at 80 years of age. Sandra Deal, the former first lady, died at her home in Demorest surrounded by her family and loved ones after an arduous battle with cancer that she had suffered since 2018. The family released the sad news in a press release.

“We have lost a wife, mother and grandmother who loved us unconditionally, as we did her. She blessed us, taught us and enriched our lives. Our family knew this day was coming, and we are grateful that it gave us the opportunity to enjoy as much time with her as we could in her final months,” says the statement from the Deal family shared by Fox 5.

“She was not afraid of death”

In the statement, Deal’s family emphasized that they are in mourning, but that does not prevent them from celebrating her life and the example she set for each of her family members. They highlighted that after her illness was diagnosed, Deal never feared death.

“We are grieving but celebrate her life and the example she set. A woman of unshakeable Christian faith, she did not fear death because she had no doubts about her ultimate destination and knew that we’d all come together again one day,” the Deal family stated.

Why was Sandra Deal an important figure in Georgia?

To conclude, the family of the former first lady of Georgia made it clear that her work as a teacher, and later in politics alongside her husband, former Georgia Governor Nathan Deal, had touched «the hearts of others» and she had become an important figure in the state’s history.

“Beyond our family, she touched thousands and thousands of lives as a teacher and as First Lady of Georgia, when she read to students in every county and every school district in the state. The public Sandra Deal matched the private Sandra Deal, «said the family.

Condolences are sent to the family

After the death of Sandra Deal was announced, Governor of Georgia, Brian Kemp, sent his condolences to the Deal family and announced that she had been an essential part of the growth of education in the state. Likewise, he declared that Deal will not only be remembered for being the former first lady of the state, but for the generosity with which she influenced the lives of others.

“The proud daughter of teachers and a two-time graduate of what would become Georgia College & State University, dedicated her professional life to the same career as her parents: educating the growing minds of Georgia. Her generosity of spirit ensured not only that she was loved by her students, but also an influential force in their lives, leaving an imprint not only on their minds, but on their hearts as well,» Kemp stated. Filed Under: Sandra Deal Dies

«She will be missed»

Another influential figure in Georgia to offer her condolences was Georgia gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams, who sent her condolences to the Deal family. In the tweet, she highlighted the former first lady’s work on education and her love for reading, which became a brand for the state of Georgia.

“My deepest condolences to Governor Deal and the Deal family on the passing of First Lady Sandra Deal. Her passion for children, her love of reading and her dedication to her education are testament to her indelible mark on Georgia. She will be missed,» Abrams tweeted. Filed Under: Sandra Deal Dies