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Obituary For Sandra Rowland
Sandra Leigh Rowland, known affectionately as Inky Dink, was the beloved daughter of the late Jack Paul McClinton, Sr. and the late Shirley Temple McClinton. She was born in Harrisburg, PA. On Tuesday, May 13, 2025 she peacefully entered into eternal rest at the age of 61 at the UPMC Community General Osteopathic Hospital surrounded by her children.
Sandra received her formal education at Harrisburg High School and later earned an associate degree in accounting from Harrisburg Area Community College. She pursued her bachelor’s degree in accounting from Penn State University, Harrisburg Campus.
On March 22, 2025, Sandra retired from the Pennsylvania Public School Employees’ Retirement System (PSERS). In addition to her educational and professional accomplishments, she had a deep love for rehabilitating homes while working as a realtor with Coldwell Banker and Jack Gaughan Realtor.
Preceding her in death, along with her parents, was her devoted husband, Lorenzo Clayton Rowland, Sr. and she is survived by her three daughters, Heidi Lynn McClinton, Rachel Elizabeth McClinton, Rebecca Alyse McClinton and her son, Oliver Clayton Rowland, all of Harrisburg, PA. She is also survived by her sister, Renee McClinton of Harrisburg, PA and her five brothers, Jack Paul McClinton, Jr. (Suzanne McClinton) of Laurel, Maryland, Jeffrey Byron McClinton, Larry Eugene McClinton of Harrisburg, PA, Colonel (Ret.) Gregory Randolph McClinton (Vicky McClinton) of Virginia Beach, Virginia and Stephen Ryan McClinton of Camp Hill, PA. Sandra cherished her six grandchildren, Na’eem Shabazz Dow, Nazeer Malik McClinton, Jacqueline Victoria Brown, Jonah Paul McClinton Belle, Jade Elizabeth McClinton and Juliana Alyse McClinton. Sandra will also be greatly missed by a host of other family, friends and co-workers.
Sandra's life will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, May 22, 2025 in the Chapel of the Major H. Winfield Funeral Home, Steelton with visitation from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. and burial in William Howard Day Cemetery.
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Naeem Dow planted 5 trees in memory of Sandra Rowland . - May 19, 2025
My condolences to the Rowland and Mcclinton Families.. Tom Mcclendon and Family
My condolences to the Rowland and McClinton families and friends. Keeping everyone in my prayers.
Rest In Heavenly Peace Sandy.
Sadly Submitted by Laurie Stroble and Family
Sandra was a great friend of mine at PSERS. We would often walk together on our lunch breaks and talk about our jobs. I was extremely saddened to hear of her passing.
To the entire McClinton Family. To my beautiful, classmate Sandra. It has been many years since I have seen her. Sandra was a very sweet, soft spoken, meek woman. She was a woman of very few words, but her gentle demeanor spoke very loudly. Sandra I will never forget you. Class of "82" Yvonne Penn
Sending Prayers, Condolences & Hugs to the family from The Cobb Family. God will be with you as you go through this tough time. XOXO
Sending my sincere condolences to the family. So sorry for your loss, Sand was like my other little sister in Jackson Lick Apts. RIH Sand 🙏🏾💔🕊️🌹 Love, Greg Nickens and Pam Nickens
Deep Sympathy, to you and your family
Sending our deepest condolences to the entire family. We grew up together in Jackson Lick Apts. My brother Greg was friends with your brothers and I was your friend, until we meet again my beautiful childhood friend/sista RIH 🙏🏾💔🕊️🌹
Sandy, thank you for being a blessing to my dad and bringing him happiness. You surely made him smile when Oliver was born. Thank you for always having an open and welcoming door for me, even after dad passed. Hiedi, Rachel, Becky and Oliver, you know your "big" sister is here for you should you need me. May your mother rest softly with God. Love, Staci
To Jeff and the McClinton family, may you find strength in the shared memories of your sister. I'm sending my heartfelt sympathy for the loss of Sandy, her impact on your lives and the lives of others, is a testament to the beautiful soul she was.
My deepest condolences to you all during this difficult time.
"I'm so sorry for your loss", "My deepest condolences to family", "With heartfelt sympathy", and "Sending you strength and love".
Mama Sandy. I'll never forget all the love you've shown me through the years. I could go on & on about so many memories from my childhood into adulthood that make me smile, laugh, and then cry.. cry because I'm going to miss your presence on this earth oh so much!! Sage loves her Nana Sandy and going to miss you oh so much too!!! I can't thank you enough for being such an amazing bonus-mom towards me in this lifetime. I'm so glad that God put you and my Dad in each others' lives and you two blended our families with love. My prayers/heart/thoughts are continuously with your children/my sisters and lil bro and the entire family!!!
McClinton Family, you all have my Deepest Condolences. May you accept love from friends sharing in your sorrow.
Ms. Sandy, thank you for being my mom away from home during our college years, and treating me like one of your own. I am honored to have gotten your words of wisdom, happy to have shared memorable laughs, and grateful to have had serious conversations with you about life. I am deeply saddened that I am unable to travel to Harrisburg to say goodbye, but I am grateful that I was able to spend some time with you during the Christmas holiday. To my McClinton family, I love you all, and I send all my love and condolences.
Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.
