Sandra Kay Johnson's Obituary
Sandra Johnson, age 68, surrounded by her family, passed away at her home, in Howard, Kansas on Tuesday, October 17, 2017. Sandra was born Sandra Smith in Urbana, Ohio, on March 20, 1949, the daughter of Herman and Augusta (Royce) Smith. Sandra grew up in a large family, which may have accounted for her love of family and being a homemaker the majority of her life. She was the mainstay and according to her brother, Jeff, more than just a sister---she practically raised him.
On August 15, 1967, she married Gary Lee Johnson in Manistee, Michigan and they began their life together. Sandra and Gary became parents to three children—Michael Kelly, Wendy Renee, and Bryan Neal. Sandra was a great mother and loved cooking and baking—especially the cakes, cookies and breads for her family, although it was noted that one year she single handedly made 17 pies for Thanksgiving. She also loved to quilt, crochet, and knit and made quilts just to give away to her family.
Once the children had grown and left home, her greatest wish was to go on the road trucking with Gary. So she obtained her CDL and drove a truck for a year. She loved traveling and had been to every state north, east, west and south in the country, including traveling into Canada. Once her health began failing, she had to cease driving and once again was in the home.
Sandra is survived by her husband, Gary of the home, her children: Michael and wife Amy of Bear Lake, Michigan; Wendy of Shelbyville, Tennessee; Bryan and wife Sarah of Muskegon, Michigan; brothers Jeff and Diana Smith of Howard, Keith Jones, Steve Jones and step-sister Joetta Simmons; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Sandra was predeceased by her parents Herman and Augusta; her sister Jessie Svidron; Brothers Bill Smith, Larry Smith, Mike Smith, Neal Smith and David Smith.
There are no services planned at this time. Online condolences may be left at www.countrysidefh.com
Arrangements have been entrusted to Countryside Funeral Home of Howard, Kansas.
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