Mrs. Sandra Rae Pavin Galesburg, Illinois Obituary

Mrs. Sandra Rae Pavin

<p>Mrs. Sandra Rae Pavin, 75, of Wataga, Illinois passed away peacefully at 4:25 pm Tuesday, October 26, 2021, at Galesburg Cottage Hospital with her family by her side.</p> <p>Sandra was born June 28, 1946, in Galesburg, Illinois the daughter of Ray and Bethaline (Curtis) McGraw. She first married Tom Pierce, and later Dale Melton. She then married Robert Pavin on January 28, 1998, in Evansdale, Iowa.</p> <p>Sandra is survived by her husband of 23 years, Bob of Wataga; her three children, Kevin Melton of North Henderson, Illinois, Shelley (the late Jack Moore) of Cape Coral, Florida, and Robin Melton of Galesburg; her stepdaughter, Shelly (Melton) Ward of Rushville, Illinois; five grandchildren, Courtney (Melton) Wheeler, Ashante Dortch, Deja and Lyric Williams and Tavia Mitchelle and five great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents and a grandson, Tavien Mitchelle.</p> <p>Sandra attended Galesburg schools, graduating in 1965. She worked for the former Admiral/Maytag Corporation. Sandra met many friends while bartending at the Silver Front, the Kozy Inn and Cottons. Sandra had a love for dancing and spending time with her family and her two dogs, Hercules, and Buffy.</p> <p>Sandra&rsquo;s wishes were to be cremated. Visitation will be from 10:00a.m.-12:00p.m.,&nbsp;Saturday, October 30, 2021, at Hinchliff-Pearson-West Funeral Directors and Cremation Services Galesburg Chapel. Memorials may be made to Guardian Angel Humane Society. Online condolences may be made at www.h-p-w.com</p>
June 28, 1946 - October 26, 202106/28/194610/26/2021
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Jennifer Damm
November 1, 2021
Oh what fun we had at Silver Front. Now Sandy and Debbie are serving those who passed on. Mary lou, Bubba and all the old times. Kiss Trotter for me
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Michele Wessels
October 29, 2021
Rest in peace Sandy
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Donna L. Baker
October 28, 2021
In memorial of my sweet cousin Sandy. May she rest in peace for all eternity.
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Bonnie Moore
October 28, 2021
So sorry to the family, especially Shelley. I was a friend to Sandy from the time we were teenagers to when she moved away from Galesburg. Lost touch for the last years. I remember Shelley since she was a baby
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Miles and Hillary McGrew
October 28, 2021
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STEVEN MEYER
February 24
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Betty (Cecil) Wade, Livermore, California
October 28, 2021
To Sandy's family I want to express my sincere condolences for your loss. I remember Sandy from school and from our neighborhood. She was a fun and witty gal with a great smile always.
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Tom Pierce
October 28, 2021
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Tom Pierce
October 28, 2021
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The staff at Hinchliff-Pearson-West, Inc.-Hinchliff-Pearson-West, Inc., Galesburg
October 27, 2021
We plant this tree as a living memorial to Mrs. Sandra Rae Pavin. We are deeply sorry for your loss.
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