Date of Death: December 2, 2025
Service Details
Her family will receive friends on Monday, December 8, 2025, beginning at 10:00 a.m. at Hohner Funeral Home, 1004 Arnold St., Three Rivers. A celebration of her life will follow at noon at the funeral home. She will be laid to rest in Shavehead Lake Cemetery.
Obituary Notice
Sandra Leigh Jones, 74, of Jones, passed away Tuesday, December 2, 2025, at South Bend Memorial Hospital after complications from a tragic fall.
Surrounded by her three daughters, family, and friends, she was lovingly cared for in her final days. She left this world boldly just like she lived it!
Born on October 1, 1951, in Fort Worth, Texas, she was the daughter of Hollis L. and Beverly (DeHaas) Jones.
Sandy was raised in Beverly Hills, California.
Sandra, fondly known as Sandy, made her mark as the first female salesperson at Hayden Beardslee Ford, where she excelled as their top salesperson for many years winning awards and trips through Ford Motor Company.
A pivotal moment in her life occurred when a roll of fax paper fell from her office closet hitting her in the head. Leading to the discovery of retinitis pigmentosa causing the gradual loss of her vision.
Despite losing her driver’s license and facing challenges due to her eyesight, Sandy persevered and enrolled in medical massage school, allowing her to build a thriving business helping patients work through their pain.
Sandy and her daughter Rachel own and operate two locations under the name Sandy & Rachel’s Medical Massage Therapy.
Sandy was a visionary. Business and relationship building was her passion. Nothing was impossible.
She instilled her values, her strength, and her enduring beliefs in her children.
Sandy cherished her family; her daughters meant everything to her, as did her grandchildren. She had a passion for traveling, enjoying beaches, shopping, and hosting gatherings. A devoted Jehovah’s Witness, she was deeply committed to her faith.
She didn’t let being blind hold her back: she rode the Dial-A-Ride bus, to appointments on her own, traveling to the grocery store, and everywhere the bus would take her. She volunteered at Three Rivers Hospital for several years, comforting patients and staff with her seeing eye dog.
Remaining to cherish her memory are her three daughters, Buffy (Kevin) Mallo, Heather (Scott) Carlson, and Rachel Jurgenson; her grandchildren, Ashley, Melanie, Michelle, Becca, Elliana, Caden, Richard, Kaleigh, and Emma; her great-grandchildren, Skyler, Lexus, Makenzie, Jason, Jaydon, Mya, Lincoln, Maeleigh, River, Wesley, and Kailani; and her brother, Danny Jones. She was preceded in death by her parents.
Additional Information
Donations in Sandy’s memory may be directed to the National Federation for the Blind or to the American Cancer Society with envelopes available at the funeral home.
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Rachel (Goofy) I’m so sorry to hear of your mom’s passing. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Condolences to the rest of your family. Hugs.
I first met Sandy when she had asked our mom as a realtor to help her find her country dream home to raise her family. Sandy had a passion for life that was refreshing and she never shied away from a challenge.
I have been a friend of Sandy’s for many years and have enjoyed the many times that we spoke. She very much enjoyed the motorcycle ride that I took on over to Lake Michigan as it was a beautiful ride and day.
Sandy has impacted many people over the years but probably none more than her children and grands who I believe were lucky to have her.
I wish her well on her next adventure. And I hope that her family can find peace in time.
When I first met Sandy, my body was broken – her therapeutic massage helped heal my body, but now it’s my heart that’s broken.
We enjoyed many of the same things and always had SO much to chat and laugh about. I so admired her positive attitude, feistiness, and her “can do” personality. I will miss her terribly and extend my condolences to her family – whom she loved very much.
May she be handed an endless supply of lemon meringue pie (her favorite) as she passes into heaven’s gates.
When I first heard about Sandy falling it cut me to my heart. It was so hard to picture my dear, bold, beautiful, vibrant friend not being able to do anything at all. I’ve known Sandy for many years. She would light up a room as soon as she stepped over the doorstep. I remember her dog Katy who would sing songs with us at the Kingdom Hall. Everyone would get a kick out of hearing Katy howl along as we sang Kingdom songs. There’s so much I can say about Sandy. She was fearless. She’s the reason I married my husband, who died recently. She was looking for a husband and insisted that I take her to a Kingdom Hall far away. I took her, and I found a wonderful husband instead of her. We always laughed about that. She spent countless hours with me over the phone and video camera, teaching me how to work my new home computer, (before they became popular), even though she was legally blind. That’s just the way Sandy was. She didn’t feel sorry for herself. She was so willing to help others, and give of herself. It will be so awesome to see her again in that beautiful paradise here on earth, young and vibrant, when the blind will be able to see again. She put her heart in everything she did. I’ll always love her dearly. Here’s a poem about the joyful hope that my dear friend Sandy had:
The day will come when all things will be new,
Not just for me, but also for you.
We’ll sing and dance, and laugh and play.
Just for an hour?
No everyday…
As real love spreads throughout the earth,
Happiness will overflow,
Priceless in worth.
Jehovah our God will teach us many things.
How precious our thoughts of what tomorrow brings.
Sandy was an amazing woman, and my spiritual sister. I didn’t have the pleasure of knowing her very long. I’ll never forget the first time I met Sandy when she moved to our congregation. A beautiful smile, warm hug, and her gentle giant, Remington. I loved and admired the wonderful sister she was. I look forward to welcoming her back in the resurrection. My sincere condolences to her loving family.
Buffy, Kevin and family, Al and I extend our sincere sympathies to all of you. May the Lord bring you comfort and peace now and in the future as you grieve the loss of Sandy. Remembering all of you with faithful prayers and love. Allen and Kim Lammott
Being a Jehovah’s Witness I never seen her without a big smile even though she was blind she knew it was only temporary because of Jehovahs wonderful promise for everlasting life in a perfect body right here on earth in paradise conditions. We will see you again soon with hugs and smiles.
Sandy sold me my first Explorer at Hayden Beardsley and she was wonderful! Buffy and family…may you all find peace in her delightful memory. She was a bright star in the lives of all who knew her.
She was a wonderful spiritual sister to me as I learned the stamina and strength by watching her. She was bullheaded to a fault. That’s probably what I most loved about her. She loved Jehovah what all she had and that was obvious in the visits that she made the people. we always fought about her shoes in a loving way because I was always afraid she was gonna fall cause they never had straps and I just knew she was gonna catch them in a crack on the sidewalk or something, but she never did. She did change however, the shoe she wore just to make me happy that’s who she was. I look forward to seeing you in the new system. Sister Pat Hunt.
I came into sandys life almost 4 years ago as a worker to help her with what ever needs or wants she had plans for . Working with sandy was always a great time , she became a friend. She helped heal me after my surgery’s and she always had a way of touching each and every person in some special way . She always greeted me with a smile and the warmest hug . And always looked so cute . She was a fashion diva I loved her passion for style. I love sandy , such a beautiful soul so charismatic so loving and caring . I will always remember her beauty and love . The so many memories I hold are a blessing to have . Thank you for always being such an amazing person .
I am so deeply sorry for everybodies loss. She was truly the definition of a matriarch—strong, steady, and full of heart. A true powerhouse, yet always with the most inviting, warm smile. She was a constant friend to all who knew her.
There are certain things that will forever bring me back memories of “Grandma Jones”: garden ornaments, spoons, and teapots. Somehow it felt like they all belonged to her—whether she actually had that particular one yet or not. I will always think of her during baby showers too, because she hosted mine with such love. Granny square quilts, red lipstick, seeing-eye dogs, and my sister.
Yall have all been blessing in my life, Im greatful to her for that. Sending love to the whole family.
Goodbye for now, “Grandma Jones.”
Mom,
Thank you for giving me the greatest gifts, “love and strength”
Although my life will forever be changed you will always be with me.
Love you forever mama;)
Buffy