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Sandra Louise Durbin

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Sandra Louise Durbin obituary, 1945-2016, Floyds Knobs, IN

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1945

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2016

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Sandra Durbin Obituary

Sandra Louise Whitmer Durbin, 70, of Floyds Knobs, Ind., passed away Saturday, June 4, 2016. She worked as a controller at Koetter Construction for many years until her retirement. Sandy was an avid reader and traveler. She especially enjoyed vacationing in Cancun, Mexico, with her husband. Sandy cherished any time that she could spend with her 12 grandchildren.
She was born on June 24, 1945, in Louisville, to the late Wilbur and Julia Jackson Whitmer. Survivors include her husband of more than 51 years, Curtis Durbin Jr.; children, Curtis Durbin III (Bridget), Julianne Turner (Russell) and Jennifer Durbin; grandchildren, Isaiah, Michael, Samuel, Lillie, Isaac, Rachel, Grace, Daniel, Joseph, Joshua, Lyla, and Gessa.
A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday, June 9, at St. Mary of the Knobs Catholic Church (5719 St. Mary's Road, Floyds Knobs, IN 47119) with burial to follow in the church cemetery.
Visitation will be 3-8 p.m. Wednesday, June 8, at Newcomer Funeral Home (3309 Ballard Lane, New Albany) and 9-10:15 a.m. Thursday, June 9.
Contributions in Sandy's memory may be made to the National MS Society – Kentucky Southeast Indiana Chapter (1201 Story Ave., Suite 200, Louisville, KY 40206).
Newcomer Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Kentucky Standard from Jun. 7 to Jun. 8, 2016.

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Gayle Gordon

June 27, 2016

Hi Mr. Durbin. This is Gayle. We were just talking at Walmart 30 minutes ago. I am so sorry that Sandra has fallen asleep in death. And I am sorry today was a rough day for you. Please feel free to contact me if you want me to pick on you some more . Your friend, Gayle. 502 710 1755

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June 13, 2016

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

June 8, 2016

Curtis,
May God be with you, may He surround you with his Holy Love. We are sorry for your loss. It is hard to lose someone you love dearly. Just know she is safe in heaven with God. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and the family. May God Bless each one of you. In Christian love,
Shirley & David Hewitt

Shirley Mayer

June 7, 2016

Curtis, prayers for you and the family. I'm very sorry for your loss.

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