Sandra K. Kraft

July 18, 1948 - December 11, 2020

Sandra K. Kraft, nee Powell, 72 years, of Smithton, IL, passed away on Friday, December 11, 2020 at Memorial Hospital, Belleville, IL. She was born July 18, 1948, in Salem, IL. Sandra and her husband Larry were the owners of Custom Marble Inc., in Millstadt, IL. Sandy spent time volunteering for the CURE organization during Justins lymphoma treatments and over 20 years with the FFA Alumni Organization at Freeburg High School. While the kids were in school she was always involved in Band Parents, Booster Club and anywhere else that needed a helping hand. Sandy was always hosting friends and family for meals and parties She enjoyed entertaining and always prepared way too much food! During the last 10 years, her grandchildren were the light of her life. If you talked to Sandy, you were sure to hear a story and see pictures of the grandkids. Surviving are her husband of 44 years, Larry Kraft, her son, Mathew (Kendra) Kraft, her daughter, Laura (Kevin) Schmidt, her grandchildren, Luke and Dean Schmidt, Wesley Farhatt and Beckett Kraft, her two brothers, Steven (Senny) Powell and Lowell (Joan) Powell, her sister, Sherry (Mike) Hall, her half sister, Betsy Mills, along with nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her son, Justin Kraft and her parents, Hartzel and Mona, nee Schreffler, Powell. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, December 15, 2020 from 4-7 p.m. at Hope Church, 9273 Coach Stop Rd., Columbia, IL. 62236. Masks are required and currents social distancing guidelines are to be followed. Private funeral services following the visitation and interment will be held at Valhalla Gardens of Memory with Rev. Matt Friz, officiating. In lieu of customary remembrances, the family requests with gratitude that memorial contributions be directed to: St. Louis Children's Hospital Foundation 1001 Highlands Plaza Dr., Ste: 160, St. Louis, MO, 63110 or the Millstadt Food Pantry,. For more information, please access our website, www.leesmanfuneralhome.com. Leesman Funeral Home in Millstadt, IL, handled arrangements.