Sandra Woods

Sandra Woods, 67, of East Moline, passed away Saturday, November 26, 2022, surrounded by family and friends.

Visitation will be on Sunday, December 11, 2022, at Wendt Funeral Home in Moline from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm. Celebration of Life will be at 5:00 pm at the Palace Tavern in East Moline.

She was born on July 21, 1955, in Harlan County, Kentucky, the daughter of Minnie Thomas and Lawrence Kelley.

Sandra was a long-time resident of Moline, where she graduated from Moline High School and Black Hawk College, where she received her Associated Degree in Nursing.

Sandra loved being a registered nurse. She enjoyed meeting and helping everyone. She last worked for Option Health, where she called everyone her family.

Sandra's greatest joy was being around her grandchildren; she would light up whenever she was with them. She also loved to craft and be with her friends.

Survivors include her husband Vernon, sons Michael (Lindsay) Hambright, of Lewisville, TX, and Christopher (Kylie) Hambright, of East Moline; daughter Sara (Ken) Chumbley of Moline; six grandchildren Austin, Andrew, and Alex Burkeybile, James and Taylor Hambright, and Jake Hambright; her mother and two brothers.

She was preceded in death by her father, Lawrence Kelley, sister Glenda Sue Reeves, and step-father Wayne Thomas "Poppy."

Family and friends are invited to share memories and express condolences at mvcremation.com on her memory page.