Sandra Jean Grooms Obituary (1941 - 2024)

Sandra Jean Grooms, 82, of Thayer, passed away Sunday, March 3, 2024, at her residence. She was born on December 15, 1941, in Thayer, the daughter of Elmer and Wilma Cole Jorgensen. She married Robert “Bob” Grooms on September 13, 1963, at the Harvard Park Baptist Church in Springfield, and he preceded her in death on June 1, 2023. In addition to her husband and parents, Sandy was preceded death by one son: Brian Grooms; infant daughter: Sheryl Ann; great granddaughter: Gabriella Ann Brooks; sister: Gloria Tapp; and brother: Alan “AJ” Jorgensen. She is survived by one son: Kenneth (Laura) Grooms, of Springfield; one daughter: Becky (Danny) Pierson, of Girard; brother: Robert (Hazel) Jorgensen, of Decatur; daughters-in-law: Sharon Grooms, Becky Grooms; and sisters-in-law: Velma Rich, Cathy Grooms, Michelle Jorgensen; several grandchildren, great- grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Sandy enjoyed hummingbirds, gardening, tending to her flower beds, NASCAR, reading, cooking, Sunday dinners with her family. She also enjoyed traveling with Bob, showing their 1936 and 1938 Chevy Street Rods. Per Sandy’s wishes no public services will be held at this time. Condolences may be left online at www.airsmancalvert.com. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to your local food pantry, and they will be accepted by Airsman & Calvert Funeral Home, who is honored to be caring for Sandy’s family.