Vena Louise (Christman) Sandridge

Vena Louise Sandridge, age 85, of Morral, Ohio, passed away at 4:15 PM on Tuesday, June 14, 2022, at home.

Vena was born on July 9th, 1936, in Marion, Ohio, to the late Howard and Emma (Matthews) Christman. She married Fred Sandridge on August 18, 1957, in Marion, Ohio, and he passed away on August 14, 2020.

Vena graduated from Harding High School in 1955. She worked at Marion Smith Clinic for several years and raised her 3 children until she took a job at Wyandot Popcorn for 15 years.

Vena enjoyed working in her garden and taking care of her flowers. She loved spending time with her children, grandchildren, and her great grandchild.

Vena will be missed by her devoted children, Steve (Cheryl) Sandridge of Morral, Shari Ames (Chuck Clark) of Sycamore, and David (Shannin Christman) Sandridge of Sycamore, Ohio. Two grandsons, Cale Sandridge of Hilliard, Ohio, and Brice Ames of Sycamore, Ohio.  One granddaughter Alyssa (David) Brandeberry of Pensacola, Florida, and one totally adored great granddaughter Emma Brandeberry, also of Pensacola. Vena is also survived by her sister Betty (Gene) Slemmons of Prospect, Ohio.

Vena was preceded in death by her parents, husband Fred, 2 sisters, Melba and Rosie, and her brother Craig.

A funeral service for Vena Sandridge will be held at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, June 21, 2022, at Lucas-Batton Funeral Home in Upper Sandusky, and will be officiated by Pastor Steve Sturgeon. Burial will follow at Grand Prairie Cemetery.

Visitations for Vena Sandridge will be held from 6:00 – 8:00 PM on Monday, June 20th, at the funeral home, and one hour prior to the service at the funeral home on Tuesday.

Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Wyandot Memorial and can be sent to Lucas-Batton at 476 S. Sandusky Ave. Upper Sandusky, OH 43351.

Hospice of Wyandot Memorial