Columbus Dispatch; Columbus OH; 2009-8-27

Sandra Susan Willey
WILLEY Sandra Willey. A celebration of the life of Sandra Susan "Sandy"
(Lake) Willey, age 49, of Newark, will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday,
August 28, at the Newark Chapel of HENDERSON-Van ATTA-STICKLE FUNERAL &
CREMATION SERVICE with Rev. Leslie Lake officiating. Burial will follow
in Newark Memorial Gardens. Sandy passed away Tuesday morning, August
25, 2009, following a courageous eight month battle with cancer, with
her previous husband, Jeff Willey, at her side. Sandy was born March 6,
1960 in Newark, Oh. to the late Bill and Janet (Macy) Lake. Sandy was
a 1978 graduate of Newark High School. Sandy was a life-long Dodgers
baseball fan and loved sports, but the Dodgers were her passion. She was
an avid bowler and member of the WIBC and bowled in many leagues in and
around the Newark area for a number of years. Sandy's highest game was a
"298". Sandy is survived by three sons, Jeremy Willey and friend, Nauelo
Tapalava and Tyler (Nova) Willey, all of Newark, and Trever (Leslie)
Willey of Pickerington; her beloved grandchildren, Katelyn Adkins,
Sidney, Gallaunt her "Little Man", Neela and Sabrina Willey. Sandy is
also survived by her brothers, Gary (Debbie) Lake of Wadsworth, Bob
(Leslie) Lake of Orrville and Doug (Melissa) Lake of Columbus. Sandy
also leaves behind many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews and
many beloved friends, who were a great support in her journey as well
as in her final days. Sandy wished to express her heartfelt thanks to
her previous husband and dear friend, Jeff Willey, and his wife, Mindy,
for all their support and care over the past few months. Her extended
family also wishes to express their gratitude for the devotion shown
Sandy. The family would like to thank Hospice of Central Ohio for their
guidance and support during this journey and Dr. Kaye Linke and her staff
at Licking Memorial Hospital. Friends may call from 5-8 p.m. on Thursday,
August 27, at the funeral home, 59 North Fifth Street, Newark, and from
10-11 a.m. on Friday prior to the service at the funeral home. Memorial
contributions may be made to Hospice of Central Ohio, 2269 Cherry
Valley Road, Newark. Please visit www.hendersonvanatta.com to view a
memorial and to leave a message of condolence for the Willey family.



August 26, 2009
Newark Advocate
Newark, OH

NEWARK: A celebration of the life of Sandra Susan "Sandy" (Lake) Willey,
age 49, of Newark, will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, August 28, at
the Newark Chapel of Henderson-Van Atta-Stickle Funeral & Cremation
Service with Rev. Leslie Lake officiating. Burial will follow in Newark
Memorial Gardens.

Sandy passed away Tuesday morning, August 25, 2009, following a courageous
eight month battle with cancer, with her previous husband, Jeff Willey,
at her side. Sandy was born March 6, 1960 in Newark, Ohio to the late Bill
and Janet (Macy) Lake. Sandy was a 1978 graduate of Newark High School.

Sandy was a life-long Dodgers baseball fan and loved sports, but the
Dodgers were her passion. She was an avid bowler and member of the WIBC
and bowled in many leagues in and around the Newark area for a number
of years. Sandy's highest game was a "298".

Sandy is survived by three sons, Jeremy Willey and friend Nauelo Tapalava
and Tyler (Nova) Willey, all of Newark, and Trever (Leslie) Willey of
Pickerington; her beloved grandchildren, Katelyn Adkins, Sidney, Gallaunt
her "Little Man", Neela and Sabrina Willey. Sandy is also survived by her
brothers, Gary (Debbie) Lake of Wadsworth, Bob (Leslie) Lake of Orrville
and Doug (Melissa) Lake of Columbus. Sandy also leaves behind many nieces,
nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews and many beloved friends, who were
a great support in her journey as well as in her final days.

Sandy wished to express her heartfelt thanks to her previous husband and
dear friend, Jeff Willey, and his wife, Mindy, for all their support and
care over the past few months. Her extended family also wishes to express
their gratitude for the devotion shown Sandy. The family would like to
thank Hospice of Central Ohio for their guidance and support during this
journey and Dr. Kaye Linke and her staff at Licking Memorial Hospital.

Friends may call from 5-8 p.m. on Thursday, August 27, and one hour
prior to the service at the funeral home, 59 North Fifth Street, Newark.

Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Central Ohio, 2269
Cherry Valley Road, Newark.