Sandra Kay Knisely, 84, of Peculiar, MO, passed away on Saturday, May 3, 2025 at St. Luke's East Hospital in Lee's Summit, MO. A visitation was held on Monday, May 12, 2025 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO, with graveside services  following  the visitation, at Englewood Cemetery in Clinton, MO.

Sandra was born on February 27, 1941, to Devoe and Anna Marie (Kimmel) Shaddox in Harrison, Arkansas. Sandra worked for many years in the cleaning business. On September 25, 1997, Sandra was united in marriage to Larry Knisely. Sandra enjoyed being with her friends and family, and her best dog companion; Holly. She loved playing cards, especially Yahtzee. Sandra also loved watching birds and cheering on her favorite KC football and baseball teams.

Sandra is preceded in death by her husband, Larry Knisely; her parents; a sister, Rosetta Chaney; and two brothers: David and William "Bill" Shaddox. She is survived by her son, Kevin (Kelly) Worthley, Cleveland, MO; her daughter, Tammy (Tony) Spainhour, Butler, MO; her brother, Ronnie Shaddox, Warsaw, MO; her sister, Margaret Shaddox, Panama City, FL; five grandchildren: Autumn (Chae) Pak, Brandon (Tara) Barber, Derek (Becca) Worthley, Dilan (Taylor) Worthley, and Devyn Worthley; 8 great-grandchildren: Kayley, Kaeden, Kate, Kaylor, Adalene, Millie, Waylon and Dakota; and other relatives and a host of friends.