In Loving Memory

by By Michael McKillip | October 10, 2014

A ceremony to honor Sandie McKillip ’80, daughter of Donald McKillip (SMC athletic director 1970–1989) was held on Feb. 27, 2014 on the Heritage High School campus in Brentwood. McKillip taught physical education, girls golf and dance at Heritage and Liberty high schools.

Reflections offered by the Brentwood Union School District superintendent, the Heritage High School principal, the Parent Club, the Leadership Committee and a host of students are a testimony to the many lives McKillip touched. A mosaic bench, handcrafted by students, was cleverly designed to feature pink golf clubs, shaping the Breast Cancer Ribbon. The bench was placed in a garden dedicated to McKillip’s memory.

Luke Shockley, McKillip’s son, spoke of the positive spirit and enthusiasm she generously shared. Family members, including McKillip’s mother, Eunice McKillip, attended the ceremony. The loss of such a caring person will be felt by all those who had the privilege of knowing her.