Obituary

Sandra “Sandee” Mae Madison, of Beaver Falls, PA, lost her battle with cancer on January 13, 2016, at Friendship Ridge. She was 71.Daughter of the late Jack Madison and Elizabeth ƒ??Betty’ Matteson, she was born on March 1, 1944 in Corry, PA. She was a member of Pathway Church in Chippewa Twp., PA. Sandee was also a member of BCRC. Sandee was a retiree from Signature Flags where she worked as a seamstress. Sandee was very funny, outgoing, loved to smile and laugh and enjoyed spending time with family and friends. Even though Sandee was deaf, it didn’t hold her back from enjoying life. She found strength in what others may consider a weakness. She always found the positive side of life. She will be greatly missed.Sandee is survived by her brothers: Robert (Donna) Madison, George Madison, Monaca, PA, and David (Tina) Madison; her five children: Daniel Smith, Katherine Smith, New Brighton, PA, Teresa Smith-Snowden, Winston-Salem, NC, Richard (Doreena Ward) Little, Beaver Falls, PA, and Brian (Amanda) Little, New Brighton, PA; 21 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.Sandee was predeceased by her brother, Jack Madison Jr.Friends will be received on Saturday from 5 p.m. until the time of service at 8 p.m. in the GABAUER-LUTTON FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, INC., 1117 Fifth Ave., Beaver Falls, www.gabauerluttonfuneralhome.com. Rev. Lee Bittner will officiate. Friends and family are welcome to attend and help in celebrating Sandee’s life.