She was preceded in death by her mother, Margaret Ann Burgard on August 1, 1952, her father, Clyde Burgard on November 4, 2007, her son, Anthony (Tony) Mancuso on October 16, 2024, her sister Deborah Dingledine, brother-in-law Ellsworth Evenson, and many close friends.
Sandra is survived by her daughter, Cara (Steven) Hayes from Sylacauga, AL, Daughter in Law Dana Mancuso, grandchildren: Gabriela Mancuso and Andrew Mancuso of Urbana, IL, stepmother Julia Burgard, sister Karen Evenson, brothers Kenny (Donna) Burgard, David (Yvonne) Burgard, Dale (Donna) Burgard, and many nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends.
After graduating from college, Sandra worked as a social worker for 30 plus years, touching so many lives and helping where she was needed the most. However, she was a social worker long before ever receiving her degree and continued to be many years after she retired. She was kind, compassionate, and a good listener to all her family and friends.
Sandra was a woman of faith and lived accordingly, always trying to be an example for others. She will be greatly missed by all whom had the honor to know and love her.
