Sandra L. Jones, age 60, of Newark, DE passed away suddenly at her home on February 2, 2025.
She was born in Wilmington and raised in Newark, DE. Sandra is the daughter of the late, Douglas Mayhew and Donna Lane. She graduated from Newark HS in 1982 and received a bachelor’s degree from Goldey Beacom in accounting and later from Widener University, an associate in ParaLegal Studies.
Sandra started her working career at PNC Bank in the investment accounting department then at Dana Rail Care and Kingswood Community Center also in the accounting department. She then held the position as the office manager at Delaware Moving & Storage and now, currently at O’Kelly & O’Rourke LLC.
Sandra enjoyed planning events and playing games with family and friends. Sandra enjoyed going out and trying different restaurants and frequent trips to Ocean City MD, Lancaster PA and the Red Barn to enjoy a BBQ chicken sandwich.
She is a direct descendant of Declaration of Independence signer John Hart. She was a member of St. Mark’s United Methodist Church.
Sandra is survived by her daughter Abigail Jones (fiancé Wyatt Foth); Abigail’s father, Douglas Jones; step-mother Nancy Mayhew; Lori, Mike, Ryan and other extended family members. She is also preceded in death by her son Scott A. Jones.
A visitation will be held on Saturday, February 22 beginning 10 am at the McCrery & Harra Funeral Home, 3924 Concord Pike, Wilmington, where a memorial service will follow at 11 am. Burial will be held privately.
The family suggests donations be made in Sandra’s name to Paws for People, PO Box 9955, Newark, DE 19714 or www.pawsforpeople.org
For online condolences visit: www.mccreryandharra.com
