Support Jake Sandifer After Tragic Loss

There has been a request made by several people to be able to donate to Jake Sandifer and his family online. I have set up this GoFundMe for Jake Sandifer. All proceeds will go to Jake to relieve the financial burden during this difficult time. Ponders Funeral Home is also accepting donations directly. Please keep this family in your prayers during this difficult time.

Edit: another GoFundMe was previously set up (I was unable to find it). This one will shut off on 1/12 at 11:59PM. Thanks, Jack

Original Post From Debbie Bisel via FaceBook:

Tragedy Strikes Sandifer Family: A Community Call for Support

In the early hours of Wednesday, January 8, an unimaginable tragedy struck the Sandifer family in Cohutta, Georgia. A devastating fire engulfed their home on Tree Top Lane, claiming the lives of five beloved family members. While father Jake Sandifer was working the night shift, his wife, Brittany Nicole Sandifer (25), her mother-in-law, Brenda Carol Sandifer (73), and their three young sons, Joshua Sandifer (5), Jacob Thomas Lee Sandifer (4), and Legend Zion Sandifer (2), tragically perished in the blaze.

Brittany was not only a devoted mother but also a caregiver to Brenda, who had been bravely battling cancer. Her love and dedication were a cornerstone of the family, and this heartbreaking loss has left a void that words cannot describe. The three children, full of joy and innocence, were the light of their father’s life and brought endless love to those around them.

This tragedy has left Jake Sandifer not only grieving the unimaginable loss of his wife, mother, and three young sons, but also facing the overwhelming burden of funeral and burial expenses. As he struggles to come to terms with this profound loss, he needs the support of his community to help honor the memory of his family and provide them with a proper farewell.

How You Can Help:

To assist the family during this time, we ask that donations be made directly to the funeral home to cover burial expenses:

Ponders Funeral Home

138 Melrose Dr., Dalton, GA 30721

Phone: (706) [phone redacted]

Every contribution, no matter how small, will help provide this family with a dignified farewell for Brittany, Brenda, Joshua, Jacob, and Legend. For those unable to donate, we ask for your prayers and to share this story widely to help reach others who may be able to assist.

The Whitfield County Fire Department continues to investigate the cause of the fire, and we are grateful for their dedication and support during this difficult time.

Let us come together as a community to show Jake Sandifer that he is not alone. Your generosity will not only help him honor the memory of his loved ones but also give him hope and support during this unimaginable time of grief.

With deepest gratitude.