Sandra F. Reinbolt

She was born May 14, 1942 in Lenoir, NC, the oldest daughter of Estle D. and Gladys Bowman Fox. She married James B. Reinbolt on June 22, 1979 in Bloomington. He survives.

Also surviving are two children, Yvonne Adams of Bloomington and Chad Adams of Iowa City, IA; one sister, Alice (Ron Holm) Fox of Rockford; two brothers, DeLon (Carol) Fox of Rockford and Jerry (Ellen) Fox of Grandby, CT; two grandchildren, Dylan and Jordan Adams of Iowa City, IA and nephews, Patrick Phillips and Travis Fox. Other survivors are four step-daughters, Kathleen (Keith) Ellison of Houston, TX, Floss (Dan) Barbic of Bloomington, Mary Jean (Ralph) Arbuckle of Bloomington and Judy Hiltbrand of Normal; five step-grandchildren, Kevin (Ashley) Barbic and Doug Barbic, both of Bloomington, Krysta Barbic of Spring Valley, CA, Nick and Greg Hiltbrand of Normal and two step great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by one sister, Charlene Fox and nephew, Richard Williams.

Sandy spent most of her childhood in Paxton. She attended Paxton Community High School, graduating in 1960. She retired in 2000 as a business analyst for State Farm Insurance Companies after 28 years, and in her final role before retiring, Sandy conducted training sessions around the country. Her integrity, work ethic and thoroughness were readily recognized by her coworkers and employer.

Sandy was an outstanding homemaker with a flair for beauty, meticulous precision and attention to detail in all her endeavors. She was a devoted and vigilant mother to her son and daughter and an accomplished seamstress and pie-maker extraordinaire. Sandy loved to read, to work on challenging puzzles and to travel.

She also volunteered with the Humane Society of Central Illinois in Normal, where her baked goods were a hit at many bake sales.

Even though Sandy was in poor health the last two years of her life, she was always optimistic and very seldom complained. She also maintained her sense of humor throughout her illness. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends.

A private memorial service will be held at a later date. Cremation rites have been accorded. East Lawn Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Humane Society of Central Illinois or to the American Cancer Society. Online condolences and memories may be shared with the family at www.EastLawn-Bloomington.com.