Wildes - Sandee June Wildes, age 80, of 45009 Green Avenue Callahan, Florida went home to her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on December 16, 2021. She passed peacefully at Community Hospice Warner Center for Caring. Sandee was born April 12, 1941 in Cassville, West Virginia to Alvie Mayle and Gertrude Mayle Haller. She proudly served in the US Navy. Sandee retired from Temple Adath Israel in Lexington, Kentucky following 30 years of excellence as an administrative assistant. She was a member of the Bridge Family Worship Center in Yulee, FL.  Sandee had an enormous love of dogs and nurtured and loved many dogs throughout her years. She was very artistically gifted. Sandee enjoyed writing and with her sister Doris, they published a book of their poems. Sandee was in her happy place when she could shop. Shopping was her favorite pastime. She loved to purchase gifts for others and rarely shopped for herself. Sandee loved her family very much and took enormous pride in her great grandchildren and showered them with gifts. She was affectionately known as 'Grandma Sandee' to some and 'GIGI' to others. Sandee kept meticulous account of everyone's birthday and anniversary. She was sure to send out cards for every occasion, and she never missed one. Sandee is preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Theresa Marie Brownson; son, William Mason Wildes.

Sandee is survived by her daughter, Lisa (Jim) Dozier; sister, Doris Swearingen; grandchildren, Brandy Kilby, Danielle (Johnlewis) Hill, Kasey (Shawn) Hull, Joshua (Kari) Brown, Clinton (Barbara) Brown and Louis (Nikki) Dunbar; 11 great grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.

A private celebration of life will be held at the family home. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, that donations be made to Community Hospice of Nassau County on her behalf. The arrangements are under the care and direction of Nassau Funeral Home, 541720 US-1, Callahan, Florida 32011. 904-879-1770. Visit www.nassaufh.com to sign the family's guest book.