Sandra Jean (Mitchell) Hagan

Sandra Jean Mitchell Hagan, beloved mom, grandma, and friend, passed away peacefully on August 31, 2024. Born in Alturas, CA to Jed "Mitch" and Myrtle Mitchell, Sandy spent most of her life in Healdsburg, where she was a cherished community member.

She graduated from Healdsburg High School in 1962. In 1964 she attended the American Hair Institute in New York, where she was a top student. She then went on to marry her high school sweetheart, Skip Ozanwich. Together, they welcomed their only child, Lance.

A talented and dedicated professional, Sandy opened a beauty shop, The Hair Craft, renowned for the best beehive hairstyle in town. Her career took a new direction when she and her second husband, Edward J. Hagan, founded Agora Development Services, a business dedicated to helping injured workers. Sandy and Ed shared many joyful years together until his passing in 2009.

In her later years, Sandy lived in Nice CA, where she made many loving friendships. She maintained strong connections with friends from school and was an enthusiastic supporter of the Healdsburg Animal Shelter, sponsoring it as often as she could. Her passions included her family, friends, dogs - Charlotte, Delilah, and Lucky, many beloved cats, and of course playing bingo, reflecting her vibrant and caring nature.

Sandy's contributions to her community were recognized when she was awarded Woman of the Year in 1980 by the Healdsburg Boys and Girls Club. Her spirit was defined by her feisty, fun, kind, loving, and authentic demeanor

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Sandy is survived by her son Lance Ozanwich (Carolyn); her brother Marc Mitchell (Jackie); niece Taylor; nephew Kian; her grandchildren Andrew, Justin, Kayla, Kevin and many cousins.

Published in Healdsburg Tribune · September 10, 2024