Sandra Jean Sears' Obituary
Sandra Jean Sears, 67, of Decatur passed away Tuesday, May 21, 2013 in her home with her family by her side.
Sandra was born June 12, 1945 in El Monte, CA, the daughter of Helen (Elvidge) Capen. She was raised by loving grandparents William Mark and Olen (Nina) Elvidge. She loved crafts, and loved collecting Betty Boop memorabilia. She married Richard Dean Sears in Decatur, IL. He preceded her in death.
Sandra leaves behind her son, Todd Henry of Springfield, IL; daughters, Lisa Elvidge of Decatur, IL; Jackie Smith and fiancé Randy Younker of Monticello, IL; Shelly Alatorre of Clearwater, FL; Denise Ruiz of CA; sisters, Diana Ross of Fontana, CA; Janet (Richard) Sherman of Bassett, CA; sixteen grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and one-expecting great-grandchild.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Richard; parents; brother, Donald Bay; and great-granddaughter, Alycea Smith.
A graveside service to celebrate Sandra’s life will be 2 pm Tuesday, May 28, 2013 in Graceland Cemetery. Memorials made in Sandra’s memory may be directed to the American Cancer Society.
The family of Sandra Jean Sears is being served by the Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home, 2091 N. Oakland Ave. Decatur, IL. Please view the online obituary, send condolences, and share memories at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.
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