Sandra Simone (Courter) Smedley

SANDRA SIMONE SMEDLEY, age 87, of Tipp City, passed away Wednesday, December 31, 2025, at 2:59 p.m. at Otterbein Tipp City Senior Life Community.

She was born on December 30, 1938, in Sidney, Ohio, the daughter of the late Frederick A. and Carrie M. (Jelley) Courter.

In 1956, Sandra married Robert “Bob” Earl Smedley, who survives in Tipp City. She is also survived by one daughter, Luann (Mark) Pellman of Troy; one brother, Phil (Diane) Courter of Sidney; three grandchildren, Sandra Sue (David) Foreman, Larry Samuel (Laura) Pellman, and Joseph Franklin (Jessica) Pellman; and five great-grandchildren, Faith, Willow, Daniel, Eden, and Finn. She was preceded in death by one son, Larry Robert Smedley.

Sandra was a 1956 graduate of Sidney High School. Following graduation, she worked at Monarch Machine in Sidney. She later served as a secretary for Shaffer Insurance in Anna and retired as a hostess from Dorothy Love after 20 years of service.

Sandra was a kind, patient, and loving soul. She enjoyed traveling with her husband, was a wonderful cook, and was an avid fan of the Utah Jazz. She was a faithful member of Hardin Community Church.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. at Cromes-Edwards Funeral Home, with Pastor Steve Hunsucker officiating. Burial will follow at Shelby Memory Gardens in Sidney. The family will receive friends on Wednesday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service.

Memorial contributions in honor of Sandra may be made to Ohio’s Hospice. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.cromesfh.com.