Sandra Ann Petty

Sandra Ann Petty, formerly of Charlotte, passed away peacefully Saturday, April 18, 2026 at the age of 79. Sandy was the daughter of Lester and Evelyn McNally. She was born and raised in Norwich, Connecticut. Sandy received her education and graduated High School in Taftville, Connecticut.

After attending college, Sandy married the love of her life, Sam C. Petty, on January 11, 1975, and together they raised Lisa, Sandy’s daughter. With Sam having his career in the US Navy, they lived in numerous locations across the United States. After Sam’s tragic passing in 2010, Sandy moved to Charlotte, Michigan to be near her daughter.

Sandy loved to play Bingo and go to the Casino. She made friends wherever she went and had a great sense of humor. She always spoke her mind and paid her own way; she was very independent. With her health declining, Sandy moved to Island City Assisted Living in Eaton Rapids in 2025. We, as her friends, appreciate the care she received there.

Sandy is survived by many special friends: her childhood classmate, Phyllis; several other friends, Rita, Russ, Denise, Ginger, Debbie, Nicole, Judy, Nicole R., Mike, Christine, Bobby and Diane, Julie, Stephanie, Sally and Bob, and Michelle.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Sam; and her daughter, Lisa C. Brown.

At Sandy’s request, cremation has taken place.

Donations in Sandy’s memory may be made to the Eaton County Humane Society, 129 N Main, Olivet, MI 49076 or to Island City Assisted Living, 1507 Kyle St. Eaton Rapids, MI 48827.

Sandy is in the care of Burkhead-Green-Kilgo Funeral Home.