Sandra J. Knowles, 79, passed away to be with her husband on their anniversary, Sunday, February 25, 2024, at Wesley Woodlawn Hospital in Wichita, KS. She was born March 8, 1944, in Holt, Missouri, the daughter of Denton C. and Effie Regina (Cheek) Kelp.
On February 25, 1984, Sandra married Ernest “Ernie” Knowles, in Fredonia, Kansas. They shared 19 years of marriage together before he passed away in 2003. Sandra enjoyed crafts, gardening, reading and spending time with her grandchildren. She spent some of her free time watching Sci-Fi and the Food Channel. She attended Church of Christ in Hutchinson.
More than anything, our mom’s unwavering faith in God sustained her through all of life’s trials and tribulations. Mom would always say “believe in God and give him a change.” Until we meet again Mom, we love you.
Sandra is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Ernie; and a sister, Sharon “Gypsy”.
She is survived by her children, Jack D. Shumard, Tracie Shumard, and Andrea L. (Wes) Weed; half siblings, Gary Strnad and Carol Brown; grandchildren, Brandon and Kirsty (Sebastian); and six great grandchildren.
A private Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Memorial Contributions are suggested to the Hutchinson Animal Shelter and can be sent in care of Hutchinson Funeral Chapel, 300 E. 30th Ave, Hutchinson, KS 67502.