In Memory Of
Laura P. Sands
Laura P. Sands
Laura P. Sands
Laura P. Sands, 87, of Akron, was taken home by her Savior on February 26, 2008. Laura was born May 5, 1920 in Pennsylvania to John and Anna Dodds and was a resident of Akron for over 66 years. Laura leaves to celebrate and rejoice in a heavenly life with her best friend, partner, and husband, Rodney Joseph Sands, Sr. She also is preceded in death by her grandson, Little Ralph; 7 brothers and 5 sisters. She is survived by her children, Margaret Graham (Chuck) of Byesville, Thelma Courie (William Ralph) of Akron, Barbara Seese (Tom) of Akron, Karen Randau (Tim) of Mantua, Rodney Sands, Jr. (Margie) of Lakemore, Laura Fridley (Rick) of Cambridge; 23 grandchildren; 41 great-grandchildren; 12 great-great-grandchildren; sisters, Osie Andreis of Cecil, PA and Thelma Dodds of Brunswick; many loving nieces, nephews and church family. Laura will always be remembered for her friendly smile, her strong faith, her devotion to family, and her kind spirit. She will be forever missed but leaves her family and friends with a lifetime of loving memories. Laura's children would like to extend a special thanks to the staff of Hospice Care Center for their care and support.
HEAVEN
She always leaned to watch for us,
Anxious if we were late -
In the winter by the window sill,
In summer by the gate.
And though we mocked her tenderly,
Who had such foolish care,
The long way home would seem more safe
Because she waited there.
Her thoughts were all so full of us,
She never could forget;
And so I think that where she is
She must be waiting yet.
Waiting till we come home to her,
Anxious if we are late;
Watching from heaven's window sill,
Leaning from heaven's gate.
Friends and family may call at Newcomer Funeral Home, 131 N. Canton Rd., Akron on Thursday from 12 - 2 p.m. and Friday from 2 - 4 & 6 - 9 p.m., and on Saturday from 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. at the Mogadore Baptist Church located at 3750 Albrecht Ave., where a celebration of her life will begin at 12:00 Noon with Pastor Robert Seymour officiating. Interment will follow at Hillside Memorial Park.
NEWCOMER FUNERAL HOME, 330-784-3334
Laura P. Sands, 87, of Akron, was taken home by her Savior on February 26, 2008. Laura was born May 5, 1920 in Pennsylvania to John and Anna Dodds and was a resident of Akron for over 66 years. Laura leaves to celebrate and rejoice in a heavenly life with her best friend, partner, and husband, Rodney Joseph Sands, Sr. She also is preceded in death by her grandson, Little Ralph; 7 brothers and 5 sisters. She is survived by her children, Margaret Graham (Chuck) of Byesville, Thelma Courie (William Ralph) of Akron, Barbara Seese (Tom) of Akron, Karen Randau (Tim) of Mantua, Rodney Sands, Jr. (Margie) of Lakemore, Laura Fridley (Rick) of Cambridge; 23 grandchildren; 41 great-grandchildren; 12 great-great-grandchildren; sisters, Osie Andreis of Cecil, PA and Thelma Dodds of Brunswick; many loving nieces, nephews and church family. Laura will always be remembered for her friendly smile, her strong faith, her devotion to family, and her kind spirit. She will be forever missed but leaves her family and friends with a lifetime of loving memories. Laura's children would like to extend a special thanks to the staff of Hospice Care Center for their care and support.
HEAVEN
She always leaned to watch for us,
Anxious if we were late -
In the winter by the window sill,
In summer by the gate.
And though we mocked her tenderly,
Who had such foolish care,
The long way home would seem more safe
Because she waited there.
Her thoughts were all so full of us,
She never could forget;
And so I think that where she is
She must be waiting yet.
Waiting till we come home to her,
Anxious if we are late;
Watching from heaven's window sill,
Leaning from heaven's gate.
Friends and family may call at Newcomer Funeral Home, 131 N. Canton Rd., Akron on Thursday from 12 - 2 p.m. and Friday from 2 - 4 & 6 - 9 p.m., and on Saturday from 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. at the Mogadore Baptist Church located at 3750 Albrecht Ave., where a celebration of her life will begin at 12:00 Noon with Pastor Robert Seymour officiating. Interment will follow at Hillside Memorial Park.
NEWCOMER FUNERAL HOME, 330-784-3334
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