Sandra Mary Houle

September 30, 1943 - March 11, 2019
Sandra Mary Houle

Sandra Mary Houle (Bocchini) of Hendersonville, NC, and formerly of Pawtucket and Warwick, RI, Orlando and Palm Beach, FL transitioned peacefully Monday, March 11th in Flat Rock, NC.

Sandra was born September 30, 1943 in Central Falls, RI to the late Sandrina D’Agostino and Andrew Bocchini. Sandra is survived by her chosen daughter, Amy Diethelm (Michael) and granddaughter, Olivia, along with countless friends.

Sandra joyfully attended both the Unity Center of Blue Ridge and Namaste Center of Flat Rock.  Sandra was a friend, daughter, mentor, delegate of peace and spiritual being who possessed a strong faith in God.

Sandra’s career encompassed a few professions, most notably her 35-year career with Coty Cosmetics as an accomplished makeup artist, trainer, and sales person. Her creative talents are immeasurable and passions numerous with particular interests in art, music, travel, fashion, spiritual endeavors and people.

“Today is a gift, that is why it is called the present” was Sandra’s motto. She believed this to her core and lived every day in the color and music of life.

Sandra would most like to be remembered for her compassion. This world is a far better place because she was here. Godspeed and love…

A celebration of Sandra’s life for close friends will take place at a later date.

Memorials may be offered in memory of Sandra to Doctors without Borders, Palm Beach Atlantic Music Department, FINCA International, Mercy Corps, or Women for Women International.


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  • March 13, 2019
    Irene OSTROFF. Palm Beach Florida says:
    Everyone who knew SANDRA will be deeply saddened She was a lovely elegant spiritual friend And we will miss her.

  • March 13, 2019
    Claire Collins says:
    We only knew each other a short time but became immediate friends.

  • March 13, 2019
    Elizabeth Palumbo says:
    Sandra was a rare soul. Such a beautiful woman whose entrance filled the room with joy and love. She surrounded her life with friends who now share the blissful memories of her loving spirit.

  • March 15, 2019
    Christy says:
    Forever missed but I’ve been forever changed knowing you. God ushered me right to you at the right time and I’ve been honored to know you. I didn’t get to give this note to you that I had wrote just days before you left this world. So here it is::: You have made me feel like a princess and in my whole life I never have before. You have inspired me to get out of poverty thinking and embrace colors, clothing, even life as fun, enjoyable, exciting. I can’t thank you enough for influencing my life at a critical time of embracing 2019 as my best year ever. My prayer is that God can give you the peace that passes all understanding and that Jesus will pour his love on you. Php 4:7  And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your thoughts in Christ Jesus.

  • March 15, 2019
    Christy Miller says:
    Forever missed but I’ve been forever changed knowing you. God ushered me right to you at the right time and I’ve been honored to know you. I didn’t get to give this note to you that I had wrote just days before you left this world. So here it is::: You have made me feel like a princess and in my whole life I never have before. You have inspired me to get out of poverty thinking and embrace colors, clothing, even life as fun, enjoyable, exciting. I can’t thank you enough for influencing my life at a critical time of embracing 2019 as my best year ever. My prayer is that God can give you the peace that passes all understanding and that Jesus will pour his love on you. Php 4:7