In loving memory of

Sandra Marie Miller
July 6, 2015

Sandra Marie Miller, age 58, of Quincy, went to be with Jesus on Monday, July 6, 2015, at 8:15 am in her home, with her family by her side.

Sandy was born October 9, 1956 in Quincy, Illinois, the daughter of Carl and Rita Schnier Nelson. She married Larry E. Miller on November 3, 1979 in Quincy. He preceded her in death on March 27, 2011.

Sandy was a graduate of Quincy High School. She graduated as an RN with an Associates degree in nursing from John Wood Community College. Sandy worked for Blessing Hospital for 32 years, mostly working in the ICU.

She enjoyed quilting and china painting, where she painted Christmas ornaments for her grandchildren. She was a member of the Quincy China Painters. Sandy loved to travel with Larry, as well as canning and pickling produce from their garden. Sandy loved being around dogs, and loved rescuing and adopting Australian Shepherds. Sandy was a wonderful Mama to her baby girl, Jennifer.

Sandy wanted those that she worked with at Blessing Hospital to know that she loved them. She also wants the nurses and staff of Blessing Cancer Center and Blessing Hospice to know that she appreciated and loved them. Also, that they were all so wonderful to her.

Sandra is survived by a daughter, Jennifer M. (Thomas) Begner of Columbus, IN; four siblings, Donna Briggs, of Quincy, Stephen (Neva) Nelson, of Quincy, Lisa (Steve) Ballard, of Glendale, AZ, and Ronald (Sandy) Nelson, of Payson, IL; nine grandchildren, Brian, Andrew, Eric, Samantha, Casey, Rebecca, Matthew, Cami, and Brandon Begner, all of Columbus, IN; two great grandchildren, Thomas Chelf and Rilee Elliott, both of Columbus, IN; an adopted son, James (Kristy) Kirtley of TN; several nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews; and a life long furry friend, Cubby.

In addition to her husband, Sandra was preceded in death by her parents and a brother-in-law, Bob Briggs

Visitation: 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm, Friday July 10, 2015 at Hansen-Spear Funeral Home

Services: 3:00 pm Friday, July 10, 2015 at Hansen-Spear Funeral Home, with Rev. Larry Smith officiating.

Inurnment: Greenmount Cemetery, Quincy, Illinois

In Lieu of flowers the family would like to have bags of dog food be brought to Hansen-Spear Funeral Home or donate to KRAH Pet Food Pantry, as was done when her husband, Larry, passed away.

www.hansenspear.com

Hansen-Spear Funeral Directors are in charge of the arrangements.

Tributes

Cindy Rooney wrote on Jul 13, 2015:

"It was an honor to meet and get to know such a wonderful person. May God hold you in his arms ...."

Vallie Wellman wrote on Jul 9, 2015:

"You will missed so much. Enjoy eternity with Jesus Sandy."

Teresa Oshner-London wrote on Jul 9, 2015:

"Lisa I'm so sorry about the loss of your sister. Prayers to all the familes."

Donnelle Hankins wrote on Jul 8, 2015:

"Sandy I will love you FOREVER just like your text to me said! You fought a battle with Grace and dignity like not too many others could. I have learned many things from you. No matter what you always brought positive energy to work. You always wanted to ask me how I was and listened to me talk when I needed a friend. Always worried more about others. You will be missed..."

Marilyn Vincent wrote on Jul 8, 2015:

"Sandy was a wonderful, dear friend with an outstanding look on life as was shown in her battle with her illness. She taught me a lot & I will miss her so very much"

Denise Lund wrote on Jul 8, 2015:

"Aunt Sandy was an amazing person. We will miss her smiling face and her up-beat personality. She had a gift for taking care of everyone around her. She will be missed."

Lynn-Marie Walden wrote on Jul 8, 2015:

"Thoughts and Prayers for the entire family during this time of loss."

Beckie Bean wrote on Jul 8, 2015:

"Sandy was a wonderful person and I amsosorry to hear of her passing. We will miss her smiling face at Blessing."

Betty Thrasher wrote on Jul 7, 2015:

"All our hearts are breaking at Maid For A Day. She was so special."