Joyce A. Sands's obituary , Passed away on May 7, 2023 in Wood River, Illinois

Joyce A. Sands

September 25, 1934 - May 7, 2023 (88 years old)

Wood River, Illinois

Joyce A. Sands's obituary , Passed away on May 7, 2023 in Wood River, Illinois

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Pitchford Funeral Home

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Joyce A. Sands

September 25, 1934 - May 7, 2023 (88 years old)

Wood River, Illinois

Joyce A. Sands Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Joyce A. Sands (Wood River, Illinois), born in East Alton, Illinois, who passed away on May 7, 2023, at the age of 88, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Alvin Cannedy and Thelma; her husband Ronald P. "Ron" Sands; her grandson Justin Sands; her stepfather Joe Vandeveer; and her brother Bob.

She is survived by: her son Greg; her daughter-in-law Jennifer Sands of Godfrey; her grandchildren, Jeremy (Carly Sands) and Josie Sands of Godfrey; her brother Gary Cannedy of Godfrey; her niece Deanna Barnes; and her nephew Brad Sands (Lori Dean). She is also survived by many other extended family and friends.

Memorials are suggested to the Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Foundation or copdfoundation.org and will be accepted at the funeral home.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Pitchford Funeral Home



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May 11

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Pitchford Funeral Home
2555 Vaughn Rd, Wood River, IL 62095

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May 11

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Rose Lawn Memory Gardens
10 Erwin Plegge Blvd, Bethalto, IL 62010

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