Sandra "Sandy" Kay Fookes, 77, of Elkhart, went Home with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Saturday, August 10, 2024 at North Woods Village in Mishawaka.

Sandy was born on December 1, 1946 in Waterloo, IA to the late, Manus Jones and Jessie (Billington) Werhan. Sandy married the love of her life, James "Jim" E. Fookes on August 23, 1970 in Iowa. They met at church camp and have been inseparable ever since.

Sandy is survived by her husband of nearly 54 years, Jim Fookes of Elkhart, IN; Sons, Tim (Wendy) Fookes of Michigan, Andy (Stacy) Fookes of Alabama, and Corey (Mae) Fookes of Illinois; grandchildren, Jack, Tess, Liam, Malena, Henry, Will and Ethan; brother, Bryce (Amanda) Werhan of Missouri and sister, Linda (Joyce) Jones of Illinois.

Sandy was a dedicated school educator her entire life earning a Master's Degree in Education. Throughout the years, she equipped her children with special needs with the tools and knowledge to navigate life. In her early years, Sandy gave piano lessons when her children were young.

Sandy served the Lord at local churches including Hillcrest United Methodist Church and Dunlap United Methodist Church. She also sang and played the piano beside her husband, Pastor Jim. Sandy taught Sunday School to the children as well.

In her spare time, Sandy enjoyed gardening and canning.

Sandy was a loving and caring woman who always spoke what was on her mind.

A Funeral Service for Sandy will be held at 11:00am on Friday, August 16, 2024 at Dunlap United Methodist Church, 23674 U.S. Hwy 33 E., Elkhart, IN 46517 with Rev. Melissa Englehart presiding.

Visitation will be 1 hour prior to the start of service from 10:00am to 11:00am on Friday at the church.

Burial will follow the church service at Prairie Street Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to Dunlap United Methodist Church.

Billings Funeral Home, 812 Baldwin St., Elkhart, IN 46514 is assisting the family.

For those that wish to send a condolence, share a memory or order flowers may do so at www.billingsfuneralhome.com.

Psalm 23

The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing. He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, he refreshes my soul. He guides me along the right paths for his name's sake. Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.

You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows. Surely your goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.

Dunlap United Methodist Church
23674 US 33, Elkhart IN 46517
Tel: 1-574-875-7950
Web: https://elkhartdunlapumc.org/