Mrs. Sandra Lee "Sandy" Doty, 81, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully on Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019 at her home following a lengthy illness.  She was born July 7, 1938 in Fremont, OH to the late Albert and Cora Birr. She later married the love of her life Arthur "Art" Doty, Jr. on Dec. 28, 1968 in Elkhart. He passed in 2013 after 51 wonderful years together.

Survivors include children Paul, Thomas and Scott (Dawn) Schroeder, Kathy Conkle and Amy Doty; her brother Ronald (Cindy) Birr; 16 grandchildren; 23 great grandchildren and her beloved miniature schnauzer Daisy Sue. Brothers Richard and William Birr precede Sandy in death.

A celebration of Sandy's life will be held at Billings Funeral Home of Elkhart beginning with visitation on Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2019 from 2-4 and 6-8 pm. A service will follow there on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019 at 11:00 am with visitation one hour prior. Pastor Tom Spitters of the Friends in Faith Community Church in Eau Clair, MI and her son, Scott Schroeder. Burial will follow in Rice Cemetery in Elkhart.

Sandy was a homemaker who was also an avid and accomplished bowler who has been tearing up the lanes at Rainbow and Country Club Lanes since 1985. In fact, she bowled regularly in her weekend doubles league up until she took ill. She also loved to attend her Monday night church fellowships, going camping, playing cards and spending time with her grands and Daisy Sue. She was also a member of the Baugo Township Fire Department's Ladies' Auxiliary.

On-line condolences may reach the family by visiting the funeral home's website. Memorial donations may be given in Sandy's memory to the Center for Hospice Care!