Sandra L. Waters

ROCHESTER, IL - Sandra L. Waters went to be with the Lord on July 24, 2014.

She was born July 12, 1941, to William Wetzel and Joyce Pembroke Wetzel. Sandra married James Waters on Nov. 9, 1963. He preceded her in death.

She is survived by a son, Michael Waters; daughter, Susan Short; and son-in-law, Steve. Sandy has five grandchildren: Bryan, Casey (companion, Hannah Paoni), Luke and Ben Short and Madison Waters. She will be blessed with one great-grandchild in November. She is also survived by three sisters, Beverly Turner of Florida, Rita Marquis of California and Jo Ann Troue of Murphysboro, Ill.

Her only brother preceded her in death, William Wetzel Jr, in 2002.

Sandy worked in childcare for 30 years. She loved to read, garden, write poetry and listen to country music. She will be missed by all, especially her dog, "Macy."

Visitation will be from 4 p.m. until the time of services at 6 p.m. on July 29, 2014, at Wilson Park Funeral Home.

Wilson Park Funeral Home, 200 E. Main St., Rochester, IL 62563, is in charge of arrangements.