Born June 8, 1945 in Mt. Vernon to Herman and Wanda Lee (Cates) Stephenson, she married Raymond Earl “Butch” Thomason on March 2, 1964 in Sims. He survives.
Also surviving are two daughters, Hope (Jake) Neuenschwander of Marquette Heights and Brooke (Jeff) Blahnik of Germantown Hills; one son, Bryant Thomason of East Peoria; six grandchildren, Kendra (Jeff) Wetter of Bardwell, Kentucky, Ryan (Alli) McClanahan of Manito, Rya Neuenschwander of Marquette Heights, Gabriela Blahnik of Germantown Hills, Steve (Kally) Blahnik and Laura (Tom) Joseph, both of Peoria; three great-grandchildren, Garrett Wetter, Boston Blahnik and Blake Blahnik and one sister, LaDonna (Norman) Todd of Creve Coeur.
Her parents preceded her in death.
Sandra formerly worked as a caregiver for Community Care. She also had worked for Foster & Gallagher, Montgomery Ward and as a bus driver.
She was caring and compassionate, always putting others needs first. She always made time to attend important events for her children and grandchildren. She cherished family time and loved the Christmas season, but especially loved family game nights playing Dominos. She was an awesome cook of all things.
Sandra was a member of Eastside Bible Church in Morton. She formerly attended Creve Coeur Church of the Nazarene, where she was a Sunday school teacher for many years. She will be remembered for the big impact she made on those around her, especially when being treated at Fresenius Dialysis in Peoria.
She was a loving, faithful wife and mother.
Her funeral will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, February 11, 2023 at Eastside Bible Church in Morton. Pastor Steve Weber will officiate. Visitation will be from 9:30 to 10:45 a.m. Saturday at the church. Cremation will be accorded following the funeral. Arrangements have been entrusted to Preston-Hanley Funeral Homes & Crematory in Pekin.
Memorial contributions may be made to Eastside Bible Church, Kidney Foundation or to Tazewell Animal Protective Society.
To express condolences online, visit www.preston-hanley.com
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