Sandra M. Orr
Sandra Marlene Orr, of Eaton Rapids, Mich. passed away on Sunday, January 17, 2021 at the age of 82. She was born on June 22, 1938 in Eaton Rapids, the daughter of Lloyd and Marguerite (Gay) Dawley. Sandy graduated from Eaton Rapids High School class of 1956. She was extremely hardworking and often worked multiple jobs while she and Ward raised their seven children. She was a bookkeeper for a group of East Lansing and Okemos eye doctors and worked 47 years for Old Mill Furniture. Sandy owned and operated K’s Place, a children’s clothing store in Eaton Rapids. She was a member of the Community Christian Church in Eaton Rapids. Sandy enjoyed gardening, reading, often pegged “speed reader” as she read thousands of books in her lifetime. She loved to do puzzles, and play cards and games, especially cribbage. Preceding her in death were her parents; husband, Ward; brother, Richard Dawley; sisters; Loraine Clark and Janet Jones.
She is survived by her children; daughters, Kristie Bailey, Kandice Shaw; sons, Ken (Jane) Orr, Kraig (Kristy) Orr, Kevin (Kim)Orr, Kyle (Kristina) Orr, Kirk (Jayne) Orr; grandchildren, Ashley (Eric) Engstrom, Morgan (Jonathan) Rapley, Anthony (Theresa) Orr, Tyler Orr, Cara (Giannai) Massaro, Jayme (Tony) Davis, Josh Orr, Derek Orr, Karlee Orr, Cody Madsen, Searra Madsen, Cole Madsen, Uriah Orr, Blake Shaw, Sydney Shaw, Evan Oslund, Emelia Oslund, Ethan (Julie) Oslund, Erik Lieberman, Elijah Lieberman; great-grandchildren, Addilyn Engstrom, Isla Engstrom, Emerie Engstrom, Liam Orr, Evelyn Orr, Riley Davis, Uriah Orr, Harper Shaw, Natalie Orr, Gabriella Orr; sisters, Beverly Bouts, Sandra Scott; and numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
Visitation was held Wednesday, January 20, 2021 at Skinner Funeral Home, Eaton Rapids chapel. Private family services were held Thursday, January 21, 2021. For those wishing, memorial contributions can be made to McLaren Hospice 2316 South Cedar Street, Lansing, MI 48910, in memory of Sandra. To share memories or leave condolences please visit SkinnerFuneralHomes.com.