Sandie Graham Goree

Sandie K. Goree, 81, of Quincy passed away peacefully on the morning of January 15, 2026. She was born on September 16, 1944 in Tallahassee to Eliza Lewis and Howard W. Kinard. As a family they remained in Tallahassee, where she graduated from Leon High School and attended Chipola Community College. Sandie was the belle of the ball and was happiest when surrounded by interesting people. She was a natural hostess with a strong interest in history and culture, attributes that led to her becoming the General Chair of Springtime Tallahassee (1986-1987). Over the years, Sandie was blessed with the opportunity to travel to six continents, finding the opportunity to shop for beautiful and unique clothing, jewelry, art, and antiques in every place she visited- her true passion. Sandie had a gift for creating beauty, whether it be in the garden or on canvas, where she crafted stunning impressionist-style paintings. Whether it was her home, clothing, art, or garden, you could expect a distinct elegance in everything she touched. After working as a legal secretary and a flight attendant, Sandie married her first husband, Captain Frank A. Graham Jr., in 1975. The pair became prominent figures in Tallahassee through their involvement in St. John’s Episcopal Church and Springtime Tallahassee. Sandie cared for Frank in Tallahassee until his death in 1988. She then moved to Atlanta, where she began trying on different hats, including becoming a perfume spritzer at a department store, one of her many jobs that only added to her fascinating story and experiences. While in Atlanta, she met her second husband, Robert (Bob) W. Goree, and moved with him to Alexander City, Alabama. It was here that she truly became gifted at her art and gardening. It was with Bob that she went on some of her most exciting adventures. As his health declined, she again moved to Atlanta to better care for him and to be closer to family. While in Atlanta, her time was filled with plays at the Fox Theater, trips to the Botanical Garden, and shopping and dining in the area. After Bob’s death in 2008, Sandie moved to Quincy, Florida, filling her time with as many social events as she could and developing an interest in her own genealogy. It was through this interest that she became a member of the Colonial Dames, Daughters of the American Revolution, and Daughters of the Confederacy. She was preceded in death by her parents, Howard and Eliza, husbands Captain Frank A. Graham & Robert W. Goree, and her sister-in-law, Joan Kinard. She is survived by her brother, Robert Kinard of Tallahassee, her sister, Pamela (Steve) Hollingsworth of Quincy, her nieces, Erin (Matt) Bell of Havana, Victoria Hollingsworth of Atlanta, the apples of her eye, her great-nephew and niece Jared and Eliza Bell of Havana, step-son, George Graham of Thomasville, and numerous step-children and step-grandchildren from both of her loving husbands. The family will receive friends from 3:00 until 5:00 PM, Monday, January 19, 2026 ay Bevis Funeral Home, 200 John Knox Rd. Tallahassee, FL 32303, also, 10:00 AM until 11:00 AM, Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at First Presbyterian Church in Quincy, 306 N Madison St, Quincy, FL 32351. The service will follow at 11:00 AM, a private family burial will be held later. Todd Wahlquist is assisting the family with their arrangements (850-385-2193, www.bevisfh.com).

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Sandie Graham Goree

September 16, 1944 - January 15, 2026