Sandra Renee Hammett, age 60 of Collinsville, IL, born September 17, 1962 in Belleville, IL, passed away on Monday, June 12, 2023 at her residence surrounded by her loving family.

Sandra was a 1980 Collinsville High School graduate.  She worked as a paralegal for the past 30+ years and was currently employed at Hepler Broom Law Firm in Edwardsville.  She enjoyed traveling, gardening, soaking up the sunshine, and days at the winery.  She was a member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Collinsville.

She was preceded in death by her father, Tom Ashcroft; and grandparents, Art and Dorothy Ashcroft.

She is survived by her devoted husband, Brent Hammett, whom she married September 10, 1988; beloved daughter, Heather Hammett of Belleville, IL; mother, Jacquelyn "Jackie" (nee Hayden) Ashcroft of Collinsville, IL; brother, Terry (Becky) Armas of Bethalto, IL; and two sisters:  Debbie Armas of Collinsville, IL and Patti (Kurt) Hilton of MO.

Visitation will be 4 – 8 p.m. on Thursday, June 15, 2023 at Barry Wilson Funeral Home in Maryville, IL and 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. on Friday, June 16, 2023 at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Collinsville, IL.

Funeral service will follow the visitation at 10:30 a.m. on Friday at the church with Rev. John Shank officiating.  Burial will be in St. John Cemetery, Collinsville, IL.

Memorials are suggested to the American Cancer Society and will be received at the visitation or can be mailed to Barry Wilson Funeral Home, 2800 N. Center Street, Maryville, IL 62062.