She was born January 12, 1944 in Rootstown, Ohio, the daughter of Ralph and Flora Riemenschneider. She was a lifelong resident of Rootstown, graduating from Rootstown High School in 1962.
Norma married her beloved husband Joshua “Rod” Sands in 1967. They were married 38 years before he passed away in 2005. The couple met working together at the Ohio Department of Transportation, where she worked until she left for her dream job---being a mom.
Norma lived a life of service to her family, friends, community and God. She was a devoted member of the First Congregational Church of Rootstown, U.C.C. Norma was active through the years in many community-service projects, including the Rootstown Band Boosters, and was even named Rootstown Citizen of the Year in 1997.
Norma was an incredibly talented crafter. She received much joy from creating and donating numerous crocheted pieces made with love.
Norma is survived by her daughters, Danielle Sands (Rootstown) and Michelle (Justin) Kleinheider (Wyoming, PA), her pride-and-joy grandsons Ronan (9) and Eliot (6) Kleinheider; and many loving family members and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, her parents and her seven older siblings.
A celebration of life service will be held at Rootstown Community Park on Sunday August 7, at 4 p.m., visitation and a meal will follow.
The family request donations in memory of Norma be made to First Congregational Church of Rootstown, U.C.C.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.wood-kortright-borkoski.com.
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