Sandra L. Purdy, 84, of Olney, IL, passed away May 25, 2026, at Carle Richland Memorial Hospital in Olney, IL.Sandra was born August 15, 1941, in Mattoon, IL to parents, Merle H. and LaVera N. (Owens)

Sandra L. Purdy, 84, of Olney, IL, passed away May 25, 2026, at Carle Richland Memorial Hospital in Olney, IL.Sandra was born August 15, 1941, in Mattoon, IL to parents, Merle H. and LaVera N. (Owens) Watson. She married Frederick E. Purdy on May 1, 1965. Fred preceded her in death on March 1, 2019.Sandy worked at Trust Bank for 41 years as a Trust Officer and was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Olney. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren; watching Bears football with Cole, yelling at the Clemson Tigers in support of Macy, and playing cards and board games with Bodey (the cheater). Her family, her siblings, and her grandchildren were the center of her life.Sandy was blessed to have a great group of friends, including her Tuesday coffee group and her lifelong friend, Phyllis Hamilton.Sandra is survived by her children, Scot Purdy of Olney and Krissy Rietz and husband Todd of Effingham; grandchildren, Cole Purdy, Macy Rietz, and Bodey Rietz; sisters, Linda Broussard of Cypress, TX and Susan Watson of Mattoon, IL; brother, Steve Watson of Champaign, IL; and several nieces and nephews.She is preceded in death by her husband, Fred Purdy and her parents.The family would like to offer a heartfelt Thank You to Nate and Justin for their care and support.Kistler-Patterson Funeral Home in Olney has been entrusted with arrangements.Funeral Services will be held for Sandra at 11:00 AM on Monday, June 1, 2026, at First Presbyterian Church with a visitation beginning one hour before service time at the church.Interment will follow at Dodge Grove Cemetery in Mattoon, Il.Memorials can be made to First Presbyterian Church.