Sandra Lee Dancek

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Sandra Lee Dancek, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She peacefully fell asleep in Jesus on April 14, 2025, at her home in Delta Township, Michigan at the age of 84. Sandra was born on April 25, 1940, in Lebanon, Pennsylvania to the late J. John and Dorothy (Elliott) Betke. She graduated from Beaver Falls High School in 1958 and married Edward Dancek in the fall of that same year. The next several years saw her family grow with the addition of four children: Edward, John, Shari, and Melinda. Sandy also began her carrier as a Literature Evangelist during this time, which became her passion, connecting her with lifelong friends and bringing encouragement to countless lives. Sandy is remembered for her kind heart, and through the years the Dancek home was a gathering place. Sandy and Ed welcomed everyone with open arms, from students working during the summer to foster children to friends new and old. As Sandy's mobility waned in later years, she continued to pour herself into others and was particularly supportive of the Lansing Community Service Center and Greater Lansing Adventist School, where both children and adults were blessed by her warm spirit and sympathizing manner. Sandy loved people, but she also loved her piano. Music was an integral part of her life and she was never happier than when leading out in music at a church worship service. Sandy was also passionate about gardening and was especially proud of her heirloom tomatoes. Grown from seeds passed down from her father, the tomatoes reached massive proportions and were shared with friends and neighbors alike. Family was the cornerstone of Sandra's life. She cherished her relationships with her 4 children, Edward (Laura) Dancek, John (Kelly) Dancek, Melinda (William) Widdicombe, and Shari Cole; 7 grandchildren, Jessica (Andy) Wrightstone, Christa Kiefer, Emily (Jase) Armstrong, Sarah (Cody) Hollis, Chelsea (Micah) Dancek Chaiprakorb, Aubri Dancek, and Lillyanna Widdicombe; 4 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren. Sandra is survived by her two sisters, Linda (Jim) Kusch and Donna Rapp. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward, on April 18, 2020; brother, David Betke; and brother-in-law, Donald "Buzzy" Rapp. A visitation will take place on Monday, April 21, 2025, from 10:00-11:00 AM at the Lansing Seventh-day Adventist Church, 5400 W. St. Joeph Highway, Lansing, Michigan 48917, with the funeral service immediately following at 11:00AM at the same location. Interment will follow at Delta Center Cemetery. Friends and family are invited to join in celebrating her remarkable life and the impact she made on all she knew. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be made to the Greater Lansing Adventist School, 5330 W. St. Joseph Highway, Lansing, Michigan 48917. As we reflect on Sandra's life, let us remember her unwavering faith, her generous heart, and her indomitable spirit. She will be deeply missed. We look forward to the day when we will see Sandy again. Arrangements by the Holihan-Atkin-Barclay Funeral Home, Grand Ledge. Share your memories and condolences online at www.holihanatkin.com

Sandra Lee Dancek

April 25, 1940 - April 14, 2025