Sandra Lee Lane

Sandra Lee Lane of Delta Township, formerly of Caro, passed away suddenly on Thursday, January 5, 2017, at the age of 58. Sandy was born October 20, 1958 in Caro, the daughter of the late Eldon R. and Anna Marie (Briolat) Lane. She was a 1976 graduate of Caro High School and later graduated from Spring Arbor University with a Bachelor's Degree in Social Work. In 1981, Sandy began a social work career with the State of Michigan that would span more than thirty-five years. Her time with the state began in Tuscola County with the Department of Human Services until she took a position with the Department of Community Health in Lansing as a Department Analyst in 1993. Most recently, Sandy served as a State Administrative Manager for the Department of Health and Human Services. She was an avid fan of NASCAR and Michigan State University. Sandy also enjoyed travelling around the state, especially to Mackinac Island and wine country near Traverse City. Sandy is survived by her niece, Cara Lane of Grand Ledge; and sister-in-law, Jory Marks of Okemos. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Wilfred R. Lane, in 2011. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 14, 2017, at the Ransford Collon Funeral Home in Caro with Rev. Michele Hile officiating. Burial will follow at Indianfields Township Cemetery in Caro. The family will be present to receive friends at the funeral home on Friday from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. and on Saturday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service at 11:00 a.m. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorial contributions to the Capital Area Humane Society, 7095 W. Grand River Ave., Lansing, MI 48906 or Victory Junction Gang Camp, 4500 Adams Way, Randleman, NC 27317. Visitation Information Date: Friday, January 13, 2017 Time: 4:00 pm End Time: 7:00 pm Ransford Collon Funeral Home Address: 989-673-2175 | Map The family will be present to receive friends at the funeral home on Friday from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. and on Saturday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service at 11:00 a.m. Service Information Date: Saturday, January 14, 2017 Time: 11:00 am Ransford Collon Funeral Home Address: 989-673-2175 | Map Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 14, 2017, at the Ransford Collon Funeral Home in Caro with Rev. Michele Hile officiating. Cemetery Information Indianfields Township Cemetery Address: 989-673-2428 | Map Burial will follow the service at Indianfields Township Cemetery in Caro.