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Sandra "Sandy" Summitt, 70, of Bardstown, passed away Tuesday August 5, 2025 at her residence. She was born February 9, 1955 in Georgia. She was a longtime employee of Thompson's Food Mart and loved horror movies. She had great pride in her children's accomplishments. She was known as "Sassy" to some, and to know her was to love her.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Jack Dempsey and Flora Belle LeCroy; son, John Thomas "J.T." Summitt Jr.; two sisters, Patsy LeCroy, and Judy Matthews.
She is survived by her daughter, Jennifer Summitt; son-in-law, Scott Porter; bonus daughter, Jennifer Martin; siblings, Gloria Shoemaker, Jack LeCroy, Karen LeCroy, James LeCroy, Terri Vockler, Shirley Minyard; special companion, Charles "Boo" Girdley; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. The family requests everyone to please wear purple shirts as it was her favorite color.
Her memorial service will be 5 pm Monday, August 11, 2025 at Barlow Funeral Home. Visitation will be 5 pm- 8 pm Monday, August 11, 2025 at Barlow Funeral Home.
The family wants to give a very special thanks to the Head family for all the support.
Barlow Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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