Sandra L. Wilkes, age 85, of Newbury Township, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Feb. 3, 2023.
She was born Sept. 14, 1937, to Manuel and Lucille (nee Harrod) Newsom, in Dade City, Fla.
Sandra married Paul Wilkes on Jan. 18, 1957, and was a 50-plus year Newbury resident.
She loved working in the family businesses.
Most of all, Sandra enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
She is survived by her children, David (Tammy) Wilkes, of Newbury, and Mona (Rick) Oetting, of Boomer, N.C.; grandchildren, Brandon (Brandon Helms) Wilkes, of Fort Myers, Fla., David (Maggie Ross) Wilkes Jr., of Russell Township, and Caitlin (Jeremy) Stewart, of Newbury; and great-grandchildren, Carmen, Brantley, Kylie and Mason.
She is preceded in death by her parents; husband; grandson Shawn Wilkes; and brothers, James and Donald Smith.
There will be a private burial at Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery per Sandra’s request.
The family suggest donations to Cleveland City Mission, 5310 Carnegie Ave., Cleveland, OH 44103.
Arrangements by Burr Funeral Home and Cremation Service of Chardon. Information and condolences online at www.burrservice.com.
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