Sandra Johnson

Sandra "Sandy" Lynn Johnson, age 60, a resident of Milford, passed away January 28, 2014 at Providence Park Hospital in Novi. She was born May 5, 1953 in North Carolina to the late Robert and Amy Stackhouse. Mrs. Johnson was the owner of Hickory Hallmark in downtown Royal Oak from 1982-1998. After she closed her Hallmark store, she went into commercial real estate. She was totally involved with the downtown Royal Oak business owners. She was chairman of the DROA now ROAR, a board member of the DDA and of the Royal Oak Chamber of Commerce. She was instrumental in putting together the Royal Oak Art Fair now the Clay and Glass Fair, spearheaded the Royal Oak in Bloom and created the parking permit program for business owners. She was an independent and determined woman who will truly be missed. She is survived by her husband, Robert E. Johnson Jr.; siblings, Kirk Stackhouse, Lisa Stackhouse and Amy Moss; and her beloved cat, Bud. The visitation will be Friday 11 a.m. until the time of the service 1 p.m. at the Wm. Sullivan & Son Funeral Home, 705 W Eleven Mile Road 4 blocks E of Woodward, Royal Oak. Burial at White Chapel Memorial Cemetery in Troy. Memorials to the donor's choice of charity are appreciated. Share your memories at www.sullivanfuneraldirectors.com.