Sandra S. Scudder

Sandra S. Scudder, 81, of Shelbyville, passed away Monday, February 27, 2023 at her residence.

She was born March 31, 1941 in Shirley, IN to George Gobel and Bertha (Fuller) Gobel.

Sandra graduated from Shelbyville High School in 1960.

She was a member of Liberty United Methodist Church.

She was involved in a group known as 'Tops' which was a health care program.  Directly out of high school Sandy began working in the cafeteria at Navel Avionics in Indianapolis. Soon after that their family began to grow.  At that point she started her 38 year adventure as a caretaker of Forest Hill Cemetery with her husband John.  That started her love for mowing and being outside in the warm weather.  Sandy also loved to cook big dinners, especially for her loved ones.  She was a caretaker at heart and loved her family dearly.

She married John R. Scudder on October 3, 1965 and he survives.

Sandy is also survived by her daughter, Susan A. Stickford; son, Rolland A. Scudder (wife, Tammy); grandchildren, LeAnna Nugent, Burgandy Nugent (husband, John Witte), Ashley Scudder-Alvis  (husband, Damon), Daniel Stickford, Christopher Scudder, Sara Stickford-Glaser (husband, Evan); great grandchildren, BreAnna Leap, Quinn Glaser, Presley Glaser; sister Carol Adams; nieces and nephews, Vickie Marshall, Debbie Flack, Mike Scudder, Teresa Evans, Kenneth Adams, Sherry Adams Zamora.

She was preceded in death by parents and brother, William Gobel.

Visitation will be Friday March 3, 2023 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Murphy-Parks Funeral Service, 703 S. Harrison Street, Shelbyville, IN 46176.

Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday March 4, 2023 at funeral home with Rev. Albert Blackburn officiating.

Burial will be in Forest Hill Cemetery.

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

Online condolences may be shared at www.murphyparks.com.