Sandra Kay (Cox) Shepler passed away on February 20, 2022, at her home in Clarksville, Tennessee.
Sandra lived a life of faith, grace and joy. She had a compassionate heart and spent many years caring for children with developmental disabilities. Sandra traveled extensively throughout her life with her beloved husband. Their home was always open to their many friends, family and anyone who needed a good meal and good company. Sandra’s life was dedicated to her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, her husband, children and grandchildren.
Sandra was born in Dennison, Ohio, on February 17, 1941, and was the daughter of the late John and Bernice Cox. She was also preceded in death by her husband and soulmate of 63 years William (Pastor Bill) Shepler, Sr.; daughter, Robin Shepler Ingle; son, Shane Gross; grandson, Timothy Ingle; great-granddaughter, Leighton Morris; special person, Marsha Mace; brothers Tim, Clyde, Roger and Larry Cox; sister, Marie Napier; best friend and cousin, Vonnie Legg; and many other loved family and close friends.
Sandra will be deeply missed by her children, William, Jr. (Susan) of Clarksville, TN; Kimberly of Columbus, OH; John of Clarksville, TN; and, Tammie (Tom) of Union Furnace, Ohio. Sandra was affectionately known as Mimi to her grandchildren, Rachel Olive (Clayton), Bethany Zimmerman, Phillip Ingle (Katrina), Michael Ingle (Ashley), Amanda Morris (J.D.), Kip Shepler (Allie), Katie Hill (Jeff), and Ashley Waters (Derrick), and her great-grandchildren, Valerie, Caelin, Parker, Cadence, Jacob, Landon, Dylan, Caysen, Mason, Peyton, Jaden, and Carter.
Arrangements by Heinlein-Brown Funeral Home with Officiants Rev. Daniel Legg (Sandra’s cousin), and Rev. Mark Barrell. Calling hours were Saturday, February 26, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 Noon, with a graveside service immediately following. All were welcome to attend the graveside service. Interment was at New Marshfield Cemetery, New Marshfield, Ohio.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations in memory of Sandra Shepler to Project Safe, Logan-Hocking Schools, 2019 East Front Street, Logan, Ohio 43138.