Sandra Louise (Hillman) Kenyon passed away Aug. 28 at her home in Burns.

Sandi was a loving mother to two children and the devout grandmother to six grandchildren. She loved nothing more than just being around her family, whether cheering on her grandkids at sporting events, traveling across the country for pageants, or just hanging out eating ice cream and watching movies.

Sandi was born July 3, 1953, in Caldwell, Idaho, to Minnie (Drinnon) and Willis Hillman. Sandi graduated from Burns High School in 1971. During her senior year, she met the love of her life, Clyde Kenyon. Clyde and Sandi were married Dec. 15, 1971. Sandi raised two wonderful children, who gave her six grandchildren and countless others who called her Grandma. Even if you were not related by blood, Sandi considered you part of the family, and was always willing to reach out and help those who needed it. Her house was always open, and her love knew no bounds.

Sandi is survived by her loving husband, Clyde; two children, Elsie (Kevin Mulcare) and Josh (Shiloh); six grandchildren, Robert, Allison, Ty, Jacelyn, Cadyn, and Skylyn; siblings, Marvin and Willoma (Poe); and sisters-in-law, Janice, Dorothy, and  Karen; brothers-in-law, Claude and Lloyd;  nieces, Heather, Verna, Jenny, Amy, Adrienne, Teresa, and Anna; nephews, Kenny, Pat, Shane, Judd, Billy, Russell, Eric, Brian, Allen, and Parker; and numerous great-nieces and great-nephews.

Sandi was preceded in death by her mother and father, Minnie and Willis; brother, Terry; brother-in law, Tim; and nephew, Ty.

Sandi had a bright soul that could help light those around her. She spent her life taking care of others. She loved to camp, spending time on the ranch, and night-calving with her husband. She enjoyed her time on the ranch in Riley with her friends, Rich and Mikki Mason, and their children, Amanda and Taylor. She was always there whenever you needed her, and now, she will be watching over all of us as God’s newest angel.

A celebration of life will be held from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 7, at Faith Baptist Church, 777 N. Saginaw Avenue in Hines. The family asks for donations in lieu of flowers to Harney County Hospice.