Sandra Kay Phares, 82, of Shelbyville, passed away Tuesday March 12, 2024, at MHP Medical Center.

She was born August 23, 1941, in Indianapolis, IN. to Harold W. Phares and C. Marie (Brandenburg) Phares.

She retired from RCA after 25 years of service.  She then went on to work at Enbi for 8 years.

Sandra enjoyed being outdoors.  She loved to go on walks and tend to her garden.  She also enjoyed bird watching and feeding the birds that came to visit.  Sandra was an animal lover and enjoyed reading in her downtime. Playing games and shopping online were some of her favorite past times.

She married Philip Wray Phares on July 19, 1980, and he preceded her in death on January 3, 2017.

Sandra is survived by her daughter, Christina (husband, Mike) Haehl; her step-sons, Pat (wife, Debbie) Phares, Kenny (wife, Tammy) Phares, Ronald Phares and Arthur (wife, Tanya) Phares; her step-daughter, Mary Christina (husband, Jeff) Scott; her grandchildren, Seth, Nicholas, Jonathan, Justin, Jessica, Jennifer, Summer, Garrett, Matthew, Michael, Brady, Brandon, Dustin, Danielle, Joey and Brandon; several great grandchildren; her brother, Tom (wife, Michelle) Phares; her aunt, Theresa Phares and her best friends, Sharon and Ron Hardwick.

She was preceded in death by her parents; stepson, Donald Phares and grandson, Jason Scott.

Visitation will be Saturday, March 16, 2024, from 10a.m. to noon at Murphy-Parks Funeral Service, 703 S. Harrison Street, Shelbyville, IN 46176.

Funeral services will follow at noon with Ron Hardwick officiating.

Burial will be in Forest Hill Cemetery.

Funeral Directors, Greg Parks, Sheila Parks, Stuart Parks, and Darin Schutt are honored to serve Sandra's family.

Online condolences may be shared at www.murphyparks.com