The Excelsior Standard, Mar. 3, 2023

1941-2023 Sandra Edmunds passed away Thursday, Feb. 23, 2023.

She was born March 4, 1941, in Kansas City to Sherman and Evelyn (Holmes) Brenner. She graduated from Park Hill High School.

Sandra was a loving mother, grandmother and friend. She crafted for her grandchildren’s classroom parties until the day they had outgrown Sandra Edmunds them and they continued to look forward to her creations as an adult. She was loved by her friends and family, near and far, for her considerate heart and sassy personality.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Lewis E. Edmunds; daughter, Deborah L. Carpenter; son, Jeffrey A. Edmunds; and sister, Sharon Rausch.

Survivors include her daughter, Pam Admire; and son, Lewis C. Edmunds; grandchildren, Sabrina Stodgell (Jeffrey), Christopher Stodgell (Jennifer), Trisha Vassmer, Andrew Carpenter, Aaron Carpenter, Austin Carpenter, Misty Carpenter, Chris Carpenter and David Carpenter; great-grandchildren, Ashlyn Bunch, Gavin Bunch, Lincoln Stodgell, Evan Stodgell and Lucianna Carpenter.

A celebration of life memorial visitation was held from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, March 2, at Bross and Spidle Funeral Home, 217 W. Broadway, Excelsior Springs. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, March 3, at Crown Hill Cemetery, Excelsior Springs.

Sandra was one of the biggest Chiefs fans you would ever meet. To honor her, we would love it if you would wear Chiefs gear to the service.