Georgia Mae Sands

Georgia Mae Sands, 84, of Springfield, went to be with her Lord at 3:03 p.m. on Monday, October 27, 2008 at Memorial Medical Center. Georgia was born July 29, 1924 in Higby, MO, the daughter of James Corbett and Marie Howard Givens. She married Merle C. Sands on December 6, 1941. He preceded her in death. Georgia owned Little Moppet Daycare in Springfield before retiring. She was a Gold Star Mother; a group that helps mothers continue the legacy of a child who died at war. Georgia was a dedicated mother who cared deeply for her family. She also enjoyed garage sales, gambling and playing cards. She was also preceded in death by her sons, Richard E. Sands in 1968 and Wayne Sands in 2006; her parents; and her siblings, James Corbett Givens, Jr., Alberta Hudson, and Dora Heckwine. Georgia is survived by her daughter, Lillian (husband, Bill) Dalsin of Springfield; her son, Danny (wife, Julie) Sands of Rochester; her six grandchildren, George A. Moore II, Jeffery A. Moore, Beth Ann, Mckenna, Bailey, and Cody Richard Sands; four great grandchildren, Steven, Jesica, Ashley, and Melissa Moore; her siblings, Margaret Provence, Marjorie (husband, John) Ushman, Shirley J. Lawson, and Elsie Brooks; in addition to numerous nieces and nephews. Family will receive friends from 4:00-5:45 p.m. followed by a funeral ceremony at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 30, 2008 at Kirlin-Egan & Butler Funeral Home, 900 S. 6th St, Springfield with Vaughn Beeman officiating. Cremation will be accorded by Butler Cremation Tribute Center following ceremonies. Memorial contributions may be made to American Gold Star Mothers, 2128 Leroy Place, NW, Washington, DC 20008 or Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund, Attn: Development Office, 1023 15th Street, NW, Suite 200, Washington, D.C. 20005.