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Sandy Stillwell-Greenstone

Sandy Marie Stillwell-Greenstone, 58, of Germantown, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 26, 2020 at her sister’s residence in Hagerstown,, surrounded by her loving family. Born January 13, 1962 in Quincy, IL, she was the daughter of Mary (Domzalski) Bizaillion of Quincy and the late Dean Bizaillion. She was the wife of the Rev. Jon R. Greenstone.

Sandy was a graduate of Quincy University, where she earned a Bachelors Degree in English Literature. She was the owner and manager of Royal Flush Cleaning Services in Montgomery County, MD. She loved writing, and had authored 3 books: "My Silent Partner;" "The Gems of Genesis, Wellness Blueprint;" and "The Gems of Revelation." She was working on completing her 4th book, "The Gold Beret," at the time of her passing. Sandy also enjoyed writing songs, producing movies and public speaking. She was a member of Toastmasters International in Gaithersburg. She loved teaching and sharing her faith wherever she went. She is a member of Elias Evangelical Lutheran Church and also attended "Life Church" and "Go Church" in Germantown.

As Jesus said, "By their fruits you will know them," and the fruit of Sandy’s life has been more than abundant. We, her family, will work much of our days on this earth to be like Sandy’s example, so we can see her beautiful smiling face for eternity.

Surviving, in addition to her husband Jon and her mother Mary, are sons, Benny Nkansah and fiancé, Khadijah Baxter and Ryan Nkansah all of Germantown; granddaughter, Zaliene Nkansah; siblings, Pam Hammer of St. Charles, MO, Greg Bizaillion and wife Debbie of Houston, TX, Richard Bizaillion and wife Theresa of Hannibal, MO, Sherry Hills-Garner of Quincy, IL, Patricia Ragland and husband Jody of Hagerstown, MD and Jack Bizaillion of Quincy, IL; and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by 2 infant siblings, Sharon Louise and James Eugene Bizaillion and brother-in-law, Scott Garner.

A funeral service will be held at 3 p.m. on Sunday, March 1, at Elias Evangelical Lutheran Church, 100 W. North Ave., Emmitsburg, with the Rev. Ronald Reaves and the Rev. Meheret Caruthers officiating. Burial will follow in the Elias Lutheran Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends 5-8 p.m. on Saturday, February 29th at Myers-Durboraw Funeral Home, 210 W. Main St., Emmitsburg, MD.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Elias Lutheran Church Food 4 Kids Program, P.O. Box 465, Emmitsburg, 21727 or to Breast Cancer Awareness – Cumberland Valley, Clean Sweep Program at bcacv.org. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.myersdurborawfh.com.

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