Sandra Lee Maki

Sandra Lee Maki

Sandra Maki Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Davis-Struempf Funeral Home & Crematory on Feb. 17, 2023.
Sandra Lee Maki, age 78 of Smyrna passed away February 16, 2023. Sandra was a Registered Nurse and took care of mentally disabled adults in a group home. She enjoyed shooting pool and was a member of a pool league in her early life. Sandra enjoyed spending time with family, especially her grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her daughter, Tracy Maki; brother, Gary Ampey; grandson, Marquis Colenburg; and granddaughter, Shyan Maki.
Sandra is survived by her daughter, Kimberly Maki; daughter, Ganielle Maki Christopher; son, George Richard Maki II; sister, Marta Watson; brother, Raymond Ampey; sister, Marcia Ampey. She is also survived by grandchildren, Richard A Benitez, Sondra Elace LaSalle, India Marie Fernandez, Joseph Richard Maki, Trayvone Dupree Maki; and great-grandchildren, Lola Maki, Jayden Colenburg, Alexander Maki, and NaVeah Colenburg.

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