Sandra Lee "Sandy" Burnett

Sandra "Sandy" Lee (Winters) Burnett, age 82, of Highland, Ohio, passed away peacefully Wednesday March 5, 2025, surrounded by her family at Christ Hospital in Cincinnati. She was born on March 10, 1942, in Highland, Ohio, the daughter of the late Emery "Speed" Winters and Dorothy (Moore) Winters. Sandy was a faithful Christian and baptized at the Pricetown Church of Christ. She was a 1960 graduate of Fairfield High School in Leesburg and soon after graduation she married the love of her life, Ronald E. Burnett, on September 4, 1960. Sandy began her working career at the Leesburg Dairy Bar, she was also a farmers wife, she owned and operated Sandys Craft and Video Shop in Highland, she worked at Airborne Express for 10 years, and what she enjoyed most was helping watch her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Sandy carried a special fondness for the timeless art of needlework, the intricate challenge of puzzles, and especially the joyous hunt of yard sales and antiquing. Each of these hobbies, reflective of her character, highlighted her patience, her keen eye for detail and her appreciation for history and heritage. Her love for Coca-Cola was a small part of her personality that brought immense joy to her day-to-day life. However, above all her interests and pastimes, Sandy's most precious moments were those spent surrounded by her family, her cherished grandchildren, and great grandchildren. In the wake of her passing, she leaves behind a legacy of love, of family values, and an appreciation for the simple things in life. Sandy is survived by her three children, Richard (Mary Lynn) Burnett of Greenfield, Shawnda (John) Duncan of Samantha, and Emery (Rita) Burnett of Highland; four grandchildren, Leah (Chris) Salyer, Megan (Kyle) Patterson, Abby Burnett, and Justin (Lindsey) Burnett; ten great grandchildren, Zoey, Bryant, Kentley, Avery, Ella, Callie, Ada, Rezzi, Ruger, and Riley: a brother, John (Kay) Winters of Leesburg; special pets, Buster, Bowser, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, friends, and neighbors who loved her dearly. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Ronald E. Burnett on August 24, 2006, a brother, Emery Winters Jr, and her best friend/sister she never had, Jane Williams. Visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. on Saturday March 8, 2025, at the Turner Funeral Home in Leesburg, Ohio. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday following visitation at the funeral home. Burial will take place in the Highland Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Sandys name to the Highland Humane Society, PO Box 471, Hillsboro, OH 45133.
Visitation
Turner Funeral Home
Saturday, March 8, 2025
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
73 East Main Street
Leesburg, OH 45135
Funeral Service
Turner Funeral Home
Saturday, March 8, 2025
1:00 PM
73 East Main Street
Leesburg, OH 45135 To plant a beautiful memorial tree in memory of Sandra, please visit our Tree Store.