Sandra L. Dye, 60 of Lafayette passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, December 8, 2016 at her residence.

Sandra was born June 24, 1956 in Lafayette to the late Charles E. and Vernie O. Long (Terry).

She graduated from Jefferson High School in 1974 and had worked as Purchasing Clerk for TRW and an administrative assistant for Edward Jones before retiring for medical reasons as a result of her Multiple System Atrophy.

On August 9, 1985, Sandra married the true love of her life, Joseph B. Dye, and he survives.

Surviving along with her husband are children, Jessica Heather Hutto and Rim Hutto both of Moulton, AL and Noah Seth Dye of Lafayette; three sisters, Debbie Evans (David), Vernell Hoon, and Carolyn Whitmer as well as a brother, Terry Hodge (Jeannie) all of Lafayette. Also surviving are 6 grandchildren, Olivia, Braiden, Molly, Isabella, Lexy and Peyton Hutto.

Sandra loved to go to garage sales and shop for “As Seen On TV” products. She also loved Thomas Kincade puzzles, westerns, making sweets of all kinds, traveling, getting manicures, and spending time with her children and grandchildren. Sandy also ran on her own sweet time and was often late. It was common at family events for everyone to be waiting on her to arrive so they could begin.

Visitation will be from 5:00 until 8:00 pm Sunday, December 18th, followed by the funeral service at 2:00 pm on Monday, December 19th both at Soller-Baker Funeral Home, 400 Twyckenham Blvd Lafayette, IN 47909. Julie Pope will be officiating. Burial will follow at Meadow View Cemetery.

You may donate in Sandra’s name to The Multiple System Atrophy Coalition.