Sandra Rachel

Sandra G. Rachel, 75, of Champaign, IL. passed away on Thursday, May 16, 2019 in Gifford IL. Sandy was born on December 16, 1943 in Peoria IL. to parents George and Marcella DeLong. She is survived by Dale, her husband of 53 years; daughters Susie (Rob) Baker and Stacy Rachel; granddaughters Spencer and Parker Baker; and uncle, Jack DeLong. Sandy was raised in Castleton IL., where she met her husband Dale at the age of ten, and later married him on August 1, 1965 in Bradford IL. She earned a degree in home economics from Western Illinois University, and became a home economics teacher. Sandy was very passionate about the things that she enjoyed. She collected Fenton Art Glass and Westmoreland Glass, and proudly displayed her vast collection in her home. She had a green thumb and loved having her beautiful flower garden. Taking photos and preserving memories were important to her. Cooking holiday meals and wrapping presents were things in which she took pride, and she was known for her creative gift wrapping and bow making. Sandy enjoyed watching westerns, doing crossword puzzles, spending time with her family, and making cupcakes with her granddaughters. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her.

Visitation for Sandy will be held at Sunset Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Champaign, IL, 710 N Neil St., Champaign IL, 61820 on Wednesday, May 22, from 11am-1pm. A private inurnment will be held at Danville National Cemetery at a later date.

Please join her family in sharing photos, videos and memories on her tribute wall at www.sunsetfuneralhome.com