Shirley K. Sands
January 28, 1938 — December 18, 2023
Shirley K. (Kaufman) Sands, 85, of Palmyra, passed away peacefully at the Linden Village, Lebanon on Monday, December 18, 2023. She was born on Friday, January 28, 1938 to the late Harry and Dortha (Speck) Kaufman. She is predeceased by her loving husband of 55 years, Robert Edward Sands since 2014.
Shirley was an accomplished seamstress, avid gardener, and floral arranger. She was a creative person with a love for cats, painting, swimming and walking. Most importantly she was a loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother.
She is survived by her daughter: Susan Sands; grandchildren, Dominic Frittelli and wife Julia, and Alexandra Rausch and husband Erik; great grandchildren; Lily Frittelli, and Caleb and Adeline Rausch. She is predeceased by a daughter, Julia Sands, and brother, John Kaufman.
A graveside service will be held on Friday, December 22, 2023 at 1PM at the Gravel Hill Cemetery, Palmyra.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America, www.alzfdn.org/donate
Alzheimer’s Foundation of America
322 Eighth Ave. 16th Floor, New York NY 10001
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