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Sandra Lynn Holsworth, 71 of Independence, MO passed away Monday, December 1, 2025 at her residence. Cremation is planned with private burial in Brooking Cemetery. Sandra was born December 2, 1953 in Kansas City, MO to Lloyd and Marguerite (Allen) Potter and has been a lifelong area resident graduating from Raytown High School. She had worked in food service for several years. She was married to Howard Holsworth and he preceded her in death in 2019 She is survived by; 3 daughters, Kelly Smith and husband Darren and Rebecca Vaughn and Danny Carlson all of Independence, MO and Lisa Zimmerli and husband Louis of Montana; a sister, Vickie Kurtz and husband Dennis of Independence, MO, 5 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.speakschapel.com (Arrangements: Speaks Suburban Chapel (816) 373-3600)

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