Sandra Lee Hennings

Sandra “Sandy” Lee Hennings, a devoted and loving, wife, mother, and friend, passed away on February 18, 2026. Sandy, 79, was born on July 6, 1946, in Lansing, Michigan, the daughter of Horace and Dorothy (Kolze) Kimber. On October 17, 1978, Sandy married Richard “Bear” Hennings. He referred to her as the best most loving and caring woman a man could ask for. Over the years Sandy acquired the nickname “Widget,” a name that Sandy and Richard hold the secret as to the meaning behind the name.

Sandy was heavily involved within the muzzleloading community and Lewis and Clark reenactments. She proudly facilitated for 30 years the Charlotte Frontiers Day Living History Camp, as well as attended numerous camps around the country. In the 1980s Sandy became a Master Gardener, in which she worked as a gardener at Sensations Memory Care, as well as many other clients in the Charlotte surrounding area. Sandy also studied to become and trained as an EMT in Charlotte and Hastings. Above all her biggest joy in life came from her husband and her children.

Sandy is survived by her loving husband of 47 years, Richard; children, Billy (Faith) Glisson, Chad (Jenny) Glisson, Jerry (Eva) Hennings, and Roger (Pamela) Hennings; 18 grandchildren, 31 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild. She was predeceased by her son, Gary Glisson; and her parents.

Friends are encouraged to support Sandy’s family by attending services or sharing memories on her Tribute Page at www.prayfuneral.com. Funeral services were Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at 3 p.m. at Pray Funeral Home in Charlotte with Pastor Charles Jenson officiating. Visitation was held just prior to the service from 2-3 p.m. If desired, the family suggests memorial contributions to the Charlotte Fire Department Christmas Kiddies Fund. The family is in the care of Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte.