Obituary of Sandra Mae Bond

Sandra Mae Hawley was born on December 25, 1958 in Livonia, Michigan. She was one of three daughters born to the union of Harold Hawley and Donna (Kroening) Ely. Sandra attended Bentley High School, graduating with the class of 1976.  She furthered her education at Wayne County Community College. 

Sandra was blessed with three children: Crystal, Melanie, and Joshua.  To provide for her family, she was employed at many group homes in the area. She finished her career as a nurse’s aide for The Hope Network for many years prior to taking a medical retirement.

Sandra loved to do all sorts of arts and crafts but painting ceramics was her favorite. She enjoyed any time spent with her grandchildren, especially when they joined in on the craft projects. She filled her time at the nursing home building puzzles, playing Bingo, and euchre with her friends there. She could be spotted at the local Goodwill or Dollar Store searching for her next treasure on any beautiful day.  Sandra always loved the feeling of the sunshine and could be found relaxing by the pool.  Memories of playing Tonk with family was something she cherished the most.

Sandra Mae Bond, age 65 of Monroe passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday; April 30, 2024 at ProMedica Monroe Regional Hospital after a lengthy illness.  Her passing was preceded by her parents: Harold Hawley and Donna Ely.

To cherish Sandra’s memory, she leaves two daughters: Crystal Bond and Melanie (Matthew) Yavorsky both of Monroe; a son: Joshua Bond of Monroe; three sisters: Debra (Brian) Seipel of East Lansing, Michigan, Barbara (Ronald) Bebout of Lansing, and Janice (Chris) Vowell of Brighton, Michigan; six grandchildren: Ryan (Hailey Osborn) Foster; Aleksa (Dominic) Wise; Nicholas Foster; Jordan Bassler (Caris Cross); Elise and Aspen Yavorsky; two great grandchildren: Navie Wise and due this August, Raelyn Foster; and a special friend: Tim Dunn; and her beloved chihuahua: Bella.

Friends may gather from 10:00 am until 12:00pm on Saturday May 4, 2024 at Merkle Funeral Service, North Monroe, 2442 North Monroe Street, Monroe, Michigan 48162, (734)384-5185. A Celebration of Sandra’s life will be at 12:00 pm Saturday also at Merkle’s with Pastor BJ McDaniel of One Way Christian Fellowship, officiating.  A procession will follow to St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery in Monroe for Entombment.

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