Sandra Sue Gilbert

Sandra Sue Gilbert, age 60 of Hastings, passed away on January 29, 2021. She was born on February 8, 1960 in Hastings, Michigan, the daughter of Larry and Judith (Stadel) Raffler.

Sandra attended Lakewood High School. She worked for Hastings Mutual Insurance in the Claims Department. Sandra struggled with diabetes since she was a teenager. She loved to bake and would give away her creations. Sandra also loved crafting.

Sandra is preceded in death by her parents, Larry and Judith Raffler and good friend and caregiver Meridee Burgheoff.

She is survived by her son, Christopher Gilbert, siblings Greggory (Annette) Raffler, Patrick (Sali) Raffler, Karen (Phil) Schlachter, nieces Kimberly, Brittany, Kristen, Karey and Katelyn, and 9 great-nieces and great-nephews.

A funeral service will be held on Thursday, February 4, 2021 at 11:00 AM with a visitation one hour prior at Girrbach Funeral Home, 328 S Broadway; Hastings, MI 49058. The funeral service will be streamed at www.facebook.com/GirrbachFuneralHome. Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home. To leave an online condolence, visit www.girrbachfuneralhome.net.