| Bio | Sandra K. Graybill, 52, of Independence, Mo., passed away peacefully Dec. 30, 2007. Services will be 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 12, at the Buckner Restoration Church, 2607 N. Twyman Road, Independence. Sandra K. Stone was born in Paragould, Ark., and moved as a child to Independence, graduating from Van Horn High School. Sandra was a lover of nature and captured its beauty in many of her photographs she shared. She owned Nails and Tails Pet Grooming Salon for 25 years and considered her many loyal clients as friends. Sandra was blessed with enormous love from her family, especially her devoted husband, Keith "Vern" Graybill, mother-in-law, Lucy Graybill, who gave so much of her time and love, and her long time friend, Hazael Matteson Evans, who defines what a friend should be. Sandra touched many lives with her accepting, non-judgmental, ready for a laugh personality and will be deeply missed by all who knew her. She is survived by her husband, Keith Lavern; her children, Rod and Tara Galpin, Wayne and Amy Sclesky; grandchildren, Rachel, Drew, and Azia Galpin; her mother, Ruby Stone; brothers and sisters, Glenn and Linda Holloman, Houston and Rosita Holloman, Keith and Sheila Boyd, Mike, Darrell, and Marcia Graybill; her mother-in-law and father- in-law, Keith and Lucy Graybill. Missing her also, her adoring nephews and nieces, Todd, Dustin, Kate, Brad, Jeana, Derrick, David, Lisa, Sara, Adam, Ashton and Austin. In lieu of flowers contributions can be made in memory of Sandra Graybill to Hospice House 9221 Ward Parkway, Suite 100, KCMO 64114. Arr.: Marts Memorial Services (816) 561-8181.
Published in the Kansas City Star on 1/8/2008. |
