Bunny Sandlin

Bunny Sandlin

June 06, 1946 - June 01, 2025

Obituary

Bonita “Bunny” Petteway Sandlin, 78, of Williston, FL passed away peacefully from complications with Alzheimer's disease at Haven – ET York Hospice Care center in Gainesville, FL on Sunday, June 1, 2025.


Bunny is survived by her husband of 60 years, Arthur, her son and daughter in law Damon and Sharon Sandlin of Crystal River FL, her daughter and son in law Jason and Dara Bergdoll of Williston FL, her grandchildren AJ and Victoria Masseo of Tacoma WA, Travis Bergdoll of Miami FL, Samantha Sandlin of Williston FL, and Brett and Allison Bergdoll of Farmington NM, her great granddaughters Caroline and Riley Masseo, her brother and sister in law Keith and Naomi Petteway of Williston FL, her sister in law LaVerne Sandlin, and many nieces, nephews and cousins.


Bunny was born June 6, 1946, in Gulf Hammock, Florida. When she was 4 years old her family moved to Williston and lived next door to the Sandlin family. She really did marry the boy next door.


Bunny was an avid reader, a world traveler, a lifelong learner, and loved music. She had a quick wit, great humor, and a heart for volunteering. She spent almost 60 years as a volunteer and a leader in the General Federation of Women's Clubs (GFWC). She served GFWC Florida as its 2000-2002 president. She was madly in love with her husband, Arthur, and her grandchildren were her greatest joy.


A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, June 21, 2025, at the Williston Woman's Club at 1049 NE 6th Blvd. in Williston from 1:00pm-3:00pm.

In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations to Haven Foundation at 4200 NW 90th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32606, https://havenhospice.com/donate


Arrangements are entrusted to Weems & Sons Funeral Homes, 512 East Noble Avenue Williston, Florida 32696. 


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We are deeply sorry for your loss ~ Weems & Sons Funeral Homes - Williston
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George & Cindy Douglas
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Oh sweet Dara and family, you are in our prayers! Your mom left such a sweet legacy. This little town was blessed to have her! Praying for comfort at this time but knowing she’s in the arms of Jesus.
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Gail Hill Smith
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Bunny entered my life through the GFWC Florida. Your first encounter with her was a forever impression as she welcomed all in a hug, smile, and laugh. Serving with her at the state level are memories I will cherish until I meet her again. God bless her and her family.
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Karen Otero
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In loving memory from Karen Otero
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Charlyne Carruth
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My love and prayers to Arthur, Dara, Jason, Damon, Sharon and all the grandkids and great grandgirls…….what a wonderful woman we all knew and loved and will miss terribly. I had a connection with Bunny that is so hard to explain….but Bunny had a connection with so many people because that is the way the Bun was! She made each of us feel that we were the most important friend she had! I know Linda Boyd and Linda Dennis were waiting for you by those pearly gates you always talked to me about Bun. I will always love you and miss you beyond words. “Goodbyes are not forever, Goodbyes are not the end…They simply mean I will miss you, until we meet again.” ❤️❤️ Charlyne Carruth
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Billy DeVore
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So sorry for your loss, Arthur and family. May God’s loving comfort that He has promised be special to family and friends during this difficult time. Cherish your wonderful memories. Bunny will be missed but never forgotten. ❤️💜

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