Florence Irene DeSandy, age 93, formerly of Pinehurst, North Carolina went to be with the  Lord on, January 14th, 2021  in Hixson, Tennessee.   She was born on November 24, 1927, in Detroit, Michigan,  to Rev. Fred Don and Georgia Etta Reed.   She married Robert Joseph DeSandy, 69 years,  in Detroit, Michigan, on July 2, 1949.  He preceded her in death in 2018.  Florence had  been living in Hixson, Tennessee at Morning Pointe Assisted Living near family.

Florence was preceded in death by her brothers Samuel, Paul, Charles, Fred, Raymond, and Wilbur Reed and sisters Lillian Brown, Mary Farris-Kribs, Blanche Woody, and Rebekah Ruth Wilson.  She is survived by her sister Phyllis Pedde of Michigan and by her daughter Nancy and son-in-law David Larson of Signal Mountain, TN.  Three granddaughters, Sara Buscaglia (Tommy), Brooke Larson (Shaun) and Carin Corey (Clark) and Nine great-grandchildren:  Isaac, Asher, Yuri,  & Ila, Buscaglia, Arlo, Hawk & Stoney Larson, and Twins Emerson & Millie Corey.   Also, many nieces and nephews.

Florence retired from Parke-Davis Company of Detroit, MI.  She was a member of Louisa St. Clair Daughters of the American Revolution in Grosse Pointe, MI.  She loved golf and volunteered for tournaments and community events in the Pines.  She enjoyed many friendships and had a gift of hospitality.  She attended Village Chapel of Pinehurst, NC.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Village Chapel of Pinehurst, NC,  Kindred Hospice of Chattanooga or Samaritans Purse.

She will be laid to rest with her husband  Robert DeSandy at Arlington National Cemetery.  Burial and Memorial will be at a later date.

Arrangements are by Hamilton Funeral Home & Cremation Service; 4506 Hixson Pike; 423-531-3975.