Sandra Lee Brown Posavec, age 77, of Waterford, died Thursday, April 20, 2023 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born June 24, 1945 to the late Orvis and Marguerite Fields Brown and grew up in Crawford County with her 10 siblings. Sandra married the love of her life, Thomas Posavec, on June 14, 1963. They raised their four children in Waterford.

Sandra was a stay-at-home mom, who throughout her life, enjoyed taking care of her home, husband and children, working in the yard, going to the casino, and watching Judge Judy. A place she loved to travel was Florida to visit her family and friends. Many of the kids that came around could view her as a mother or grandma.

Family members preceding her in death include her husband, Thomas William Posavec; sister Dora Young; brothers William Brown, Virgil Brown, Howard Brown, Clarence Brown, James Brown, Edward Brown, Orvis Brown; and good friend, Larry Newcomer.

Survivors include her children, Thomas W. Posavec Jr. and Koleen of Dunnellon, FL, Samuel Posavec and Regina of Georgia, Tammy Posavec and Danny Fenno of Waterford, and Pammy Cretty and Daniel of Dunnellon, FL; 6 grandchildren, Shyanne and Colton Fenno, Brittney and Cody Posavec, Charleen Clouse, and Katie Jenkins; 4 great-grandchildren; and her brother Joseph Brown and Debbie, and sister Ida Manning.

Services will be private for the family. Many thanks to AseraCare Hospice and nurse Kristin for their great care over the past 14 months. Memorial donations may be made to AseraCare Hospice.