Sandra L. Wilkes

Sandra L. Wilkes obituary, Chardon, OH

Sandra L. Wilkes

Sandra Wilkes Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Burr Funeral Home and Cremation Service on Feb. 6, 2023.

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Sandra L. Wilkes, age 85 of Newbury went home to be with her Lord and Savior on February 3, 2023. Born September 14, 1937, to Manuel and Lucille (nee: Harrod) Newsom in Dade City, FL. She married Paul Wilkes on January 18, 1957, she had been a 50 plus year Newbury resident.
She loved working in the family businesses. Most of all Sandra enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren.
She is survived by her children, David (Tammy) Wilkes of Newbury, OH and Mona (Rick) Oetting of Boomer, NC; grandchildren Brandon (Brandon Helms) Wilkes of Fort Myers, FL, David (Maggie Ross) Wilkes Jr. of Russell, OH and Caitlin (Jeremy) Stewart of Newbury, OH; great-grandchildren, Carmen, Brantley, Kylie and Mason.
She is preceded in death by her parents, husband, and grandson, Shawn Wilkes; brothers, James and Donald Smith.
There will be a private burial at Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery per Sandra's request.
The family suggest donations to Cleveland City Mission, 5310 Carnegie Ave., Cleveland, OH 44103.
Arrangements by the Burr Funeral Home and Cremation Service of Chardon. Information and condolences online at www.burrservice.com.

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