January 8, 1949 — April 13, 2025
Parker, Kansas
Sandra Kay “Sandy” Crooks, age 76, Parker, Kansas passed away Sunday, April 13, 2025. She was born on January 8, 1949 in Indianapolis, Indiana the daughter of Lewis E. and Margaret R. Slagle. Sandy was united in marriage in Olathe, Kansas, to Albert Crooks on November 4, 1976. She held various jobs over the years. She worked in the schools, drove a school bus and clerked at Wal-Mart. She was a member of the Amazing Grace Full Gospel Assembly of God. She loved chasing her grandkids activities, riding and showing mules, camping, and fishing. She was active with 4-H when her kids were involved. She was preceded in death by her parents, a brother, Ronald Slagle, and three sisters, Jackie Morton, Nackey Howe, and Mary Sissoyev. Sandy is survived by her husband, Albert, two sons, Bubba Crooks (Melissa), and John Crooks (Kasey), a daughter, Ketturah “Kitty” Rhynerson, eight grandchildren, Alyssa, Alonzo, Dawson, Aubrey, Daniesha, Trevor, Samantha, and Abigail. As well as three great grandchildren Rkyer, Mattylenn and Ellenore.
Graveside Funeral Service will be held 10 am Friday, April 18, 2025 at Oak Lawn Memorial Gardens in Olathe, Kansas. Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 pm Thursday, April 17, at the Schneider Funeral Home, Mound City Chapel. Memorial contributions are suggested to Amazing Grace Full Gospel Assembly of God. Online condolences can be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com.
