Wanda Nell "Nellie" Sandbothe

Wanda Nell "Nellie" Sandbothe, 87, of Rocky Mount, passed peacefully from this life on Sunday, Dec. 1, 2024, in her home.

Nellie was born Jan. 13, 1937; daughter of William Charles and Myrtle Leona (Basford) Parker. She was married on Oct. 4, 1958, in St. Charles to Louis Anthony "Louie" Sandbothe, who preceded her in death on Aug. 18, 2019.

Nellie was baptized early in life and was a member of the Church of Christ in both Vienna and Eldon. She was a devoted housewife, homemaker, mother, and caretaker for her daughter, Robin. Nellie enjoyed caring for her family, quilting, and cooking, but most of all she was proud of her grandchildren and being able to hold her first great-grandchild.

Those left to mourn the passing of Nellie include her children, Scott Sandbothe, of Goodyear, AZ, Steve Sandbothe (Lisa), of Ballwin, Mark Sandbothe (Gabrielle), of Gerald, Mike Sandbothe (Teri), of Greenwood, Lori Gish (Randy), of Blue Springs, and Lisa Braun (Donald), of Overland Park, KS; 17 grandchildren; one great-grandchild with one on the way in December 2024; her brother, Jim Parker (Micky), of Vienna; nephews, nieces, and other relatives and friends.

Nellie was preceded in death by her loving husband of 61 years, Louie; her daughter, Robin Sandbothe on Sept. 5, 2023; one grandchild, Trey Braun on Aug. 8, 2003; her father, William on Aug. 26, 1973; her mother, Myrtle on May 22, 1988; and four siblings, Ruth Parker Poor on Jan. 1, 2023, Louise Roberson on Oct. 10, 2002, Billie Havens on May 12, 2007, and Terry Parker on Jan. 1, 2012.

Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. to noon on Monday, Dec. 9, in the Church of Christ (914 Highway 63 N, Vienna, MO 65582), with her funeral service following at noon in the church under the direction of the Birmingham-Martin Funeral Home, Vienna.

Interment will be beside her beloved husband in the Visitation Cemetery, Vienna.

Pallbearers for Nellie will be Jacob Sandbothe, Brock Sandbothe, Garrett Sandbothe, Parker Braun, Christian Braun, Landon Braun, and Owen Gish. Honorary pallbearers for Nellie will be Ben Crider, Ryan McFarland, and Greg Brundage.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in memory of Nellie Sandbothe are suggested by her family to the Church of Christ or the Alzheimer's Association (P.O. Box 96011, Washington, DC 20090-6011), with envelopes available at the church the day of the service or in care of Birmingham-Martin Funeral Home (P.O. Box 250, Vienna, MO 65582).

Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.birminghammartinfuneralhomes.com