Sandra Kay "Sandy" Windes

Sandra "Sandy" Kay Windes, 75, of Mount Carmel, Illinois, passed away Saturday, October 11, 2025, at Wabash General Hospital. She was born on December 10, 1949, in Mount Carmel, Illinois, daughter of Robert Lewis Windes and Vernie Maxine (Garrett) Windes.
Sandy worked as a graphic artist. She was very sports-minded in her activities. She excelled at the position of catcher in the ladies' softball league for twenty-five years. Sandy also enjoyed fishing with her brother and sister, golf, bowling, and camping. She loved being outdoors working in her yard and garden. Sandy enjoyed cooking, playing cards, and had a love for dogs. She followed St. Louis Cardinals baseball and Green Bay Packers football. Sandy loved the Lord and was a member of First Baptist Church in Mount Carmel. Above all, Sandy loved her family and friends, and treasured time spent with them. She will be dearly missed by all who knew her.
Sandy leaves behind her sister, Janice Windes; brother, Rob Windes and wife Darla; nieces and nephews, Krystle (Brandon) Leach, Alex Windes, Tyler (Kylie) Windes, and Megahn Newlin; great nieces and nephews, Mya Leach, Malachi Leach, Addy Windes, and Isaac Windes; many loved aunts, uncles and cousins. Sandy was preceded in death by her parents.
Family and friends are invited to gather for a Visitation from 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., Tuesday, October 21, 2025, in the Chapel of Keepes Funeral Home.
Funeral Services will be 12:00 p.m., Tuesday, October 21, 2025, in the Chapel of Keepes Funeral Home with Pastor Stephen Freels officiating.
Memorial Contributions in Sandy's memory may be made to the Wabash County Animal Shelter Buddies or to First Baptist Church. Envelopes will be at the funeral home or may be mailed to Keepes Funeral Home, 1500 N Cherry St., Mt. Carmel, IL 62863.
Keepes Funeral Home is serving the family with the arrangements. To view Sandy's tribute wall, purchase flowers and leave condolences for the Windes family, please visit www.keepesfuneralhome.com