Sandra Marie Ball, 79, of Winfield, Kansas, passed away Thursday morning, August 17, 2023, at her home.

Sandy was born on August 4, 1944, in Pawhuska, Oklahoma, to Vernon and Pearl (Sweet) Ramsey.  Later, she was lovingly adopted by Cleland and Geneva (Nigh) Wells.  She was raised and received her education in Howard, Kansas, graduating from Howard High School in 1962.  Sandy married Ron Smith in 1962.  The couple made their home in Howard.  To this union, a daughter was born and the couple later divorced.

In 1965, Sandy was united in marriage to Ervin "Ray" Ball at the Presbyterian Church in Arkansas City, where the couple made their home.  In 1968, they moved to Auburn, Washington, and in 1978, they returned to Kansas.  Sandy worked at Binney & Smith before starting her career at General Electric.  She remained at GE for many years, retiring as a stockroom clerk.  Ray preceded her in death on January 6, 2016.  Sandy enjoyed sewing, cooking, painting, and spending time with her grandchildren.

Sandy's family includes her daughter, Sheila Krug and husband, Jamie of Winfield; her brothers, Gary Wells of Bradenton, FL; Vernon Hughes and wife, Jane of Coffeyville; her sisters, Ruth Depew of Shawnee; Donna Whetstine of Howard; and her nine grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren, one great-great grandson; and many nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents and husband, Sandy was preceded in death by four children, Terri McBeth, Tracy Morris, Rhonda Andes, and Brian Ball, her brothers, Gary Arndt and Carl Arndt, a granddaughter Kaylee Applewhite, and a great grandson Dakota Morris.

Memorial services will be held at 10:00 A.M., Monday, August 21, 2023 at Miles Funeral Service in Winfield. Private family interment will be held at Pleasant Valley Cemetery.

A memorial has been established in Sandy's name for Cowley County Humane Society. Contributions may be made through the funeral home.

Sandy's service will be livestreamed at the following link: