Sandra "Sandy" Jo (Hopkins) Surface

Sandra J. Surface (“Sandy”), 79, ran to meet Jesus face to face at 6am, December, 24, 2022 peacefully in her home, just three, short months after being diagnosed with cancer. She was born in her home in Peoria, IN to Marion “Frank” and Mildred (Bolinger) Hopkins on August 20, 1943. She married James L. Surface on June 21, 1974 at the home of her parents and he survives.

Sandra will be affectionately remembered by the love of her life of 48 years, James L. Surface, Walton, who survives. They built a beautiful life together on their farm in Walton, IN.  Sandra is also survived by her four children, Lisa (Bill) Stafford, Walton; Teresa (Brad) Wertz, Lafayette; Chris (Heather) Surface, Kokomo; Elizabeth (Craig) Jernagan, Walton; grandchildren Eliza (Jacob) Barkley; Ariel (Josh) Barcus; Kesha (Greg) Minns; Josh McBride; Chelsea (Ryan) Mey; Brant (Haley) Reef; Colin McBride; Erin and Wesley Surface; Ayden, Brionna, and Lucee Jernagan; Great-Grandchildren Evelyn and Christian Minns; Beau and Matthew McBride, Alaira Reef; Cecilia Barcus; and one expected in July.

She was preceded in death by her parents Marion “Frank” and Mildred Delene (Bolinger) Hopkins, her brothers, Bob Hopkins and Ray Hopkins, and sisters Betty (Flora) Evans, Joyce (Moore) Cardwell, and Lucille Shepler.

Sandra abundantly adored her husband ‘Jimmy’ who was ‘such a jewel’ to her. She fiercely and joyfully loved her family and her friends and she shined Jesus. She was blessed to have attended Peru Church of the Brethren for many years and more recently, Zion Chapel in Peru, IN. She retired from Delphi Electronics in 2002 after 26 years. She loved sitting in her gazebo, was a talented artist, thoroughly enjoyed reading her bible, attended numerous bible studies, and shared the love of Jesus with others. Anyone who knew Sandy heard endless stories about heaven and her excitement for Jesus to return. She will be sadly missed by all that knew and loved her. She was the embodiment of love.

Visitation will be held at Zion Chapel 915 S. Broadway, Peru, IN on Thursday, December 29, 2022 from 2-6pm with A Celebration of Life immediately to follow by Pastor Rod Correll.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to “Flawless,” a local Girl’s ministry that Sandy passionately supported (https://sites.google.com/view/equip4victory/ways-to-give?authuser=0)

Arrangements have been entrusted to Flowers-Leedy Funeral Home. Friends and family may sign the online guestbook at www.FlowersLeedyAllen.com.

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