Sandra Lee Hovorka

Sandi Hovorka St. Petersburg - Sandra Lee Lender, 82, passed away peacefully on August 28, 2024. She left this world with strength and courage. Early Life and Education Sandi was born on March 4, 1942, in Pecatonica, Illinois, the child of Delores Taylor and Chester Lender. She was raised in Ridott, Illinois by her Great Aunt and Uncle Weber. She attended the Wagner One-Room Schoolhouse and graduated from Pecatonica High School. Marriage and Family She married her love, Charles Hovorka, on May 2, 1975, in Pecatonica, Illinois. They lived in Ridott, Illinois, until their retirement to Florida in 2003. Career and Helping Others Sandi worked in the home raising her children and held jobs in data entry. When her children were grown, she completed classes at Highland Community College in Freeport, Illinois to become a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA). She wanted to help others and was known for her compassionate care and dedication to her patients, always going above and beyond to ensure their comfort and well-being. Her kindness and generosity touched many lives. Hobbies and Interests Sandi loved to travel with her husband to visit family and explore parts of the US. They especially loved their time together in Nevada, Texas and many other states. Cooking, gardening, and going to the beach were her favorite activities. She loved music, attended many concerts and Broadway plays, and cheered for the Yankees, Tampa Bay Lightning, and the Chicago Bears. She enjoyed all competitive sporting events and most recently the summer Olympics. Preceded in Death By Parents: Delores Taylor and Chester Lender Great Aunt Gertrude Weber & Great Uncle Clarence Weber Brother: Derald (Barb) Lender Many loving companion dogs Survived By Loving husband: Charles Hovorka Children, Lori (Wendell) Tipton, Eric Markley, Brandi (Bradford) Breland Sister, Bobbylynn Fletcher Many special lifelong friends In Lieu of Flowers The family requests that donations be made to Sandi’s favorite animal rescue, Safe Paws of St. Petersburg Animal Rescue PayPal: safepaws.florida@gmail.com Venmo: @Safe-PawsRescue Celebration of Life A private celebration of life ceremony will be held in the fall at Sunset Beach.

Sandra Lee Hovorka

March 4, 1942 - August 28, 2024