Sandra K. Butcher

Sandra K. Butcher, 77, formerly of Jonesboro, Indiana died Monday, December 18, 2017 at Wesleyan Health Care where she had been a resident for the last several years.

Sandra was born in New Paris, Ohio on July 18, 1940, daughter of the late Russell Brown and Minnie (Freck) Piper. She graduated from Fairmount High School in 1959. She enjoyed her life as homemaker and had previously worked at Midwest Metal. Sandra and Joe were married on July 9, 1976.  The two were known for their deep love for each other and for their family.  Sadly, Joe preceded her in death on March 9, 2015. Sandra enjoyed looking after Joe, flower gardening, camping, fishing, traveling, and spending endless hours with her grandchildren.  Sandy was a member of the Neal McCoy fan club and an avid Dale Earnheart racing fan.

Sandra is survived by, children;  Deverl (Catherine) Shelton, Marion, Darla (Phil) Royal, Fairmount, Connie (Mike) Warrum, Anderson, Rick (Corina) Butcher, Fairmount,Todd (Mindy) Butcher, Fairmount, Sister, Anita Reasoner, Jonesboro, brother, William Brown, Gas City, 12 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren.  Sandy lived her life surrounded by her family as Joe built their family home so that Sandy could be near her mother and sister on a daily basis.  She lived her life physically surrounded by what meant the most to her.

She was preceded in death by; her husband, parents, step-father Norman Piper, brother Ben Brown, sister Cerea Sue Brown, and brother-in-law Alan Reasoner.  Throughout their lives, Sandy and Joe shared a deep friendship with Joe’s siblings and their spouses.   From endless days at Chapman Lake to their annual family reunions and vacations, many great memories were created with family.  Sandy leaves some of these siblings behind to mourn but joins others rejoicing with her Lord in her new found health.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Fairmount Chapel of Armes-Hunt Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 415 S. Main Street, Fairmount, Indiana where the family will receive friends on Wednesday, December 20, 2017 from 5-8 PM. Funeral Service is Thursday, December 21, 2017 at 10 AM with Pastor Brock Meyer officiating. Burial will follow at Park Cemetery, Fairmount, Indiana.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association or the Alzheimer’s Association in care of the funeral home.

Condolences and memories may be shared at www.armeshuntfuneralhome.com

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