Sandra Purper Obituary
Born in Leeds, Alabama to Bill and Ruth Lee, Sandy graduated from Penn High School and Robert Morris College in Pittsburgh before moving to North Olmsted, Ohio. She worked for the city of North Olmsted, retiring as Fire and Safety Services Secretary after her 30-year career with the city.
Sandy was preceded in death by her husband of 25 years, Bill Purper; son, William Sturm; grandsons John Sturm and William Purper III; and her brother William Lee.
Surviving are her children, Bob (Sue) Sturm and John (Karen) Sturm; stepchildren, Gayle (Bob) Morrison and William Purper Jr.; grandchildren, Matt (April) Purper, Jenny (Bill) Barak, Michael (Taylor) Sturm, Evan (Lindsey) Sturm, Kaleigh (Zach) Beilharz, and Matt Sturm; her great-grandchildren, Max and Cameron Purper, Will and Ella Hyatt, Elena, Sophia and Isabella Sturm, Adler and Briggs Sturm and Crue, Lennon and Beau Beilharz.
The family will receive friends at 10:00 a.m. prior to a memorial and burial service at 11:00 at Sunset Memorial Chapel, 6245 Columbia Road, North Olmsted, Ohio 44070 on Monday February 23, 2026.
In lieu of flowers, family suggests donations to the Alzheimer's Association https://www.donorservices.alz.org
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Yudora Farley Barrett
February 9, 2026
So sorry to hear this news. Sandra and I have been out of touch for many years, but I have many fond memories of our childhood together. Prayers and condolences to the family and friends.
Yudora Farley Jones Barrett
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