Sandra Ruth Gerdes

Sandra Ruth “Sandy” Gerdes, 62, of Columbia passed away Friday, January 14, 2022 at Boone Hospital. Visitation will be held 4:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. Monday, January 24, 2022 with Funeral Services at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, January 25, 2022 both at Memorial Funeral Home. Interment will be at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 25, 2022 at Missouri State Veteran’s Cemetery at Jacksonville. Sandy was born in Fayette, Missouri on June 17, 1959 the daughter of Ruby Pauline Parrish and Wilbert Lassiter O’Bryan who preceded her in death. On May 5, 1976 in St. Louis she was united in marriage to Robert Gerdes who survives at their home. She was a devoted wife and loving mother. As the wife of a member of the U.S. Air Force she served alongside of Robert, making a home for their young family wherever he was stationed. She loved all animals and of course had a special place in her heart for her grandchildren. Sandy leaves behind her beloved husband, Robert; three children, Tanya Mosley of Columbia, Dawn Riter of Rapid City, SD, and Robert (Melissa) Gerdes III of Columbia; six grandchildren; five great grandchildren; two brothers, John O’Bryan and Robert O’Bryan; one sister, Brenda Ashing; and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Bruce O’Bryan; and daughter, Sarah Gerdes.