Sandra May Watkins

Sandra May Watkins was born February 2, 1945 in Los Angeles, California to Helen Marchman and Jack Leonard. She passed away peacefully on July 12, 2021 after a brief illness, surrounded by family. Sandy grew up in San Gabriel with her mother, sister Leanne and brother Robert. She attended Arroyo High School in El Monte then transferred to Mark Keppel High School in Alhambra where she graduated in 1962. Sandy obtained her first job at Mattel Toys in San Gabriel. Soon after, she met Harry “Todd” Watkins and they were married on April 4, 1964. They moved to Glendora, California where they began their family. While raising her three children, Sandy worked part-time at Ormco in Glendora and later started a catering business with her dear friend Ruth Vischer. After her children became adults, Sandy worked at Mt. San Antonio College ("MSAC") in Walnut for 25 years while also caring for her husband after he suffered a stroke that left him paralyzed for 18 years. Sandy was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who enjoyed quilting, the beach, gardening and most of all, spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchild. She was a devoted member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who embodied their core values of family and giving back to her community. A resident of Glendora for 52 years, Sandy made friends wherever she went and took genuine interest in knowing every person she met. She touched the lives of so many and will be deeply missed by all. She is preceded by her husband Todd, father Jack, mother Helen, and brother Robert. She leaves behind her daughter Beryl Accordino (husband Phil), sons Lance Watkins (wife Monica) and Wade Watkins, sister Barbara Leanne Perea (husband Jerry). Grandchildren Lauren Thorne (husband Chris), Andrew Nichols, Hannah Holt, and Lucas Watkins. Great-granddaughter Fiona Thorne. In lieu of flowers, please send contributions to nami.org (National Alliance on Mental Illness) or your favorite cancer-research organization. For information about services on August 12th, please message Lance Watkins at this link for details ... http://facebook.com/lance.watkins1 To send a flower arrangement to the family of Sandra May Watkins.

Sandra May Watkins

February 2, 1945 - July 12, 2021