Sandra Louise Sherwood's Obituary
Sandra Louise Sherwood, age 85, of Casey, IL passed away at 9:05 a.m. on Friday, June 7, 2024 at Heartland Nursing and Rehab Center in Casey, IL. She was born September 18, 1938 in Jasper County, IL the daughter of Delmas Hays and Bernice Frazier Hays. On August 15, 1980 she married John Keith Sherwood Casey, IL. They shared 43 years of marriage before he passed away on October 23, 2023.
Survivors include her son, Rodney (Melanie) Mathews of Casey, IL; daughter, Jackie (Tom) Weaver of Casey, IL; stepson, Jeff Sherwood of Casey, IL, stepdaughter, Julie Littlejohn of Casey, IL; grandchildren: Nicole Heltsley (Darryn Buckler)of Kansas, IL, Trae (Shelby) Nash of Casey, IL, Tara (Josh) Redman of Robinson, IL, Brittany (David) Miller of Oblong, IL, Whitney (Andy) Cruse of Marshall, IL; step grandchildren, Caynan (Abbey) Sherwood of Sullivan, IL, Ian (Bethany) Littlejohn of Casey, IL and Hannah (Kendall) Spicer of Terre Haute, IN; great grandchildren: Addison and Ellie Heltsley, Ashtyn, Camden and Broxtyn Nash, Madisyn and Nash Redman, Cade, Coda, and Camia Miller, and Vivian and Henry Cruse; step great grandchildren, Kassidy and Rhett Sherwood and Harper and Graham Littlejohn; brother, Joe (Barb) Hays of Evansville, IN; best friend and cousin, Nancy Lou Jarret of Terre Haute, IN and many nephews, nieces, great nephews and great nieces. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Keith Sherwood and son-in-law, Scott Littlejohn.
Sandy was a 1956 graduate of Newton High School. She worked at the Casey National Bank/Casey State Bank for 36 years before retiring in 2004. She spent her retirement years enjoying her family. Sandy was an amazing Grandma that was always present. She didn 't miss a birthday, game or event of her grandchildren or great grandchildren. Sandy loved to read in her free time and enjoyed meeting friends uptown for their weekly gatherings. You would often find Sandy and Keith out riding in their golf cart. We all know how happy she is now to be reunited with her husband.
Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. on Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at Markwell Funeral Home with Rev. Dr. Joe Richard officiating. Burial will follow in Casey Cumberland Cemetery, Casey, IL. Visitation will be held from 10 - 11 a.m. prior to the service on Tuesday morning at the funeral home.
Memorial donations may be made to Casey Township Library, 307 E. Main St., Casey, IL 62420.
To view the full obituary, send a condolence message, light a candle or post photos, visit www.markwellfuneralhome.com. Markwell Funeral Home of Casey, IL is in charge of the arrangements.
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