Sandy Denney

Sandy Denney, age 68, a former resident of Portland, passed away on Monday, Dec. 4, 2023, at Ball Hospital in Muncie. 

Sandy was born on Oct. 13, 1955, in Muncie, Indiana, the daughter James and Louise (Anderson) Denney. She attended school in Jay County before living in a group home in New Castle for over 30 years.

In the last three-plus years she was a resident of Albany Health and Rehab. While at Albany, Sandy loved to visit the staff and other residents. She also loved taking friends out to eat and shop. Her favorite holiday was Halloween and she enjoyed watching reruns of Sammy Terry on the TV. 

Survivors include:

Brother — Robert Denney (wife: Donna) 

Sister — Rebecca El-Bendary, Tennessee 

Nieces — Sheila Scully (husband: Joshua), Heather Denney, Portland, Indiana, and Ameana Busic (husband: Casey), Tennessee

Nephew — Clay Denney, Portland, Indiana

Several great-nieces and great-nephews

Visitation will be held Friday from 1 to 2 p.m. at Williamson-Spencer and Penrod Funeral Home in Portland. Funeral services will follow at 2 p.m. on Friday at the funeral home. Pastor Herb Hummel will officiate and burial will follow at Green Park Cemetery.  

Memorials may be directed to Gideon’s International. 

Condolences may be expressed at williamsonspencer.com.