Mary Lou Sands

May 30, 1927 - February 20, 2017

Visitation

11 AM to 12 PM

Saturday, February 25, 2017

Slack and Wallace Funeral Home

South Point, Ohio 45680

Funeral Service

12 PM

Saturday, February 25, 2017

Slack and Wallace Funeral Home

South Point, Ohio 45680

Mary Lou Norris Sands, 89 of South Point, OH passed away Monday, February 20, 2017 at her residence. She was born May 30, 1927 in Mt. Vernon, OH, a daughter of the late Vernon B. and Mary Barnett Norris. In addition to her parents, Mary was preceded in death by her husband of 70 years, Donald Allen “Blondie” Sands; a son, Rev. James Allen Sands; and a granddaughter, Joy Andrea Sands. Mary was a loving wife, mother and grandmother that helped raise three of her grandchildren, Eric, Emily and Ethan. She was a graduate of Ironton High School, Class of 1945, attended South Point United Methodist Church and loved gardening and flowers. Survivors include a son, Jeffrey Lee (Susan) Sands; a daughter, Janet Lynn Sands Fitzpatrick; a daughter-in-law, Patty Sands; six grandchildren, Eric (Jennifer) Fitzpatrick, Jennifer (Jason) Prall, Emily (Robbie) Gorby, Shellie (Youssouf) Sands, Ethan (Kassie) Fitzpatrick and Stacey (Zach Neiheisel) Sands; thirteen great grandchildren, Anthony, Alyssa, Matthew Prall, Mohamed Fall, Maliah Fitzpatrick, Isaac, Gabe, Luke, Paisley, Whitley Fitzpatrick, Stephen, Samuel and Sarah Gorby; and a close friend, Nancy Marcello. Funeral services will be 12 PM Saturday, February 25, 2017 at Slack and Wallace Funeral Home, South Point with Pastor Terry Jones officiating. Burial will follow in Woodland Cemetery, Ironton. Friends may visit one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. The family would like to offer a special thanks to Community House of Ashland, KY for their wonderful care. Slack and Wallace Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. Condolences to the family may be expressed at www.slackandwallace.com.