Sandra “Sandy” Welsh, age 71, of Gravois Mills, passed away Tuesday, February 18, 2014, at her home. She was born October 15, 1942, in Billings, Montana, the daughter of William and Euphie (Robinson) Ennis.

On September 9, 1961, she was united in marriage to her surviving husband, Gary Welsh.

Sandy was a member of the Lake Bloomers Garden Club, Red Hat, and was also a Lady Elk all in Laurie.

Her favorite hobbies included sewing, fishing, boating, gardening and quilting. She enjoyed quilting baby quilts and donating them to the Pregnancy Center in Laurie. Sandy was very devoted to her family and friends, including her dogs and grand-dogs. She enjoyed traveling extensively with Gary throughout the world. She was quite fluent in Spanish as many of their travels took them to Spanish speaking areas.

In addition to her husband, Gary of 52 years, she is survived by her daughter, Jennifer Adams and husband John of Mound, Minnesota; her mother, Euphie Ennis of Billings, Montana; her brother, Tim Ennis and wife Ruby of Shepherd, Montana; two nieces and many friends. She was preceded in death by her father, William Ennis.

A celebration of Sandy’s life will be held at a later date. Graveside services and inurnment will be held at a later date in the family plot in Billings, Montana. Memorial contributions are suggested to S.T.A.F.F. Animal Shelter in Sunrise Beach. Expressions of sympathy may be left online at Sandy-Welsh.forevermissed.com. Cremation arrangements are under the direction and care of the Kidwell-Garber Laurie/Sunrise Beach Chapel.