Holden (Johnson), Sandra M. (84) of Excelsior passed away peacefully on Friday, Sept. 10 surrounded by her children. Sandy graduated from Minnetonka High School. She went on to graduate from the University of Minnesota Nursing School. Sandy finished her nursing career retiring from EATON Corporation. Sandy is preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, Michael Holden. She is survived by her two children; SuAnn Byrd and Mark (Alex) Holden, her four grandchildren; Michael Byrd, Kayla (Austin) Maranell, Nick (Maggie) Holden, and Nathan Holden, and her five great grandchildren. Services will be held at Huber Funeral Home in Excelsior on Saturday, October 16th with visitation at 12:00pm and service at 1:00pm. Donations can be made to The University of Minnesota Arboretum and/or Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Huber Funeral & Cremation Services Excelsior Chapel 952-474-9595