Sandra Kay Theobald's Obituary
Sandra Kay “Sandy” Theobald, 70, of Decatur, IL passed away on Friday, November 15th, 2024, at Decatur Memorial Hospital. Sandy was born on December 10th, 1953, in Decatur IL. She was the daughter of Donald L. Theobald Sr. and Laura Catherine “Katie” Doyle.
Sandy worked for the Decatur Public Transit System for many years. Sandy was engaged to William Lee Wilder, whom she adored. She was devoted to the Lord and attended church with Lee. Whether it be a family gathering, cookout, sporting event, or just a chat in her garage, she enjoyed spending her free time surrounded by the people she loved most. She was the greatest sister, aunt, cousin and friend. She cared so deeply for the ones she loved and was a light to anyone she encountered.
Sandy was preceded in death by her parents Donald L. Theobald Sr., Laura Catherine “Katie” Doyle, fiancé William Lee Wilder, and Larry Edgecombe. Sandy is survived by her son, Bryon Edgecombe (Amy), brother; D.L Theobald (Dana), sisters; Donna Wills, Teresa Lewis (Mark), Tina Doyle (Charity), and beloved nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, and countless friends.
Per Sandy’s wishes, a service will not be held. Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. The family wishes to extend the most sincere thanks to all of those who were involved in her care, especially the doctors and nurses at DMH.
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