Sandra Kay (Pollard) Chapman was born March 24, 1946 in Carmi, Illinois to Robert
and Maxine (Cain) Pollard and departed this life on October 15, 2026 in Westfield,
Indiana. She was a graduate of Carmi Township High School, Class of 1964. She
married the love of her life, Dwight Chapman, on December 22, 1963 at the Methodist
Church in Enfield, Illinois. Two children, Rob and Kim, were born into their family. Rob,
and his wife Jennifer, live in Westfield, Indiana and have a son, Chaz, who was the
gleam in his grandma’s eye. Kim lives in Genoa, Illinois and is the pastor of Genoa Faith
United Methodist Church. She was so proud of her kids and loved them very much.

Sandra was an educator for 33 years and retired in 2009. Six years of her teaching
experience was on the Island of Saipan serving as the Principal of Saipan Community
School. She felt a “calling” to missions early in her life, and her time on Saipan fulfilled
that call. She was a member of Wesley United Methodist Church in Springfield, Missouri
where she led a Life Group for several years. She loved to travel, and she and Dwight
were privileged to travel to all 50 States and several foreign countries.

Sandra loved to have her family all together. She would always cook and bake
everyone’s favorite meals and desserts. She loved to entertain, especially at Christmas
time. She would redecorate the entire house with Christmas decorations she had been
given or collected. Her favorite item to collect were nativity sets, and she had nativities
from all around the world. She also loved to play games. Whether it was with family or
friends, it was always a good time.

She is survived by her husband, children, grandson, and two sister’s, Carolyn (Jim)
Guthrie and Brenda Abell of Carmi, Illinois, one Aunt, Betty Hosick, and one Uncle, Roy
Pollard, several nieces, nephews, and cousins. She was preceded in death by her
parents, Robert and Maxine Pollard, maternal grandparents, Charles and Mary Cain,
and paternal grandparents, Earl and Irene Pollard.

No service is planned at this time. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date for
family members.