Obituary of Sandra L. Cann

Sandra L. "Sandy" Cann, age 68, of Ocala, FL passed away on Sunday, May 1, 2011. She was born in Abington, PA on September 10, 1942. She was raised in Willow Grove, PA. She married her high school sweetheart, Noel J. Cann and together they raised four children. After her husband's military career they settled in Port Charlotte, FL where they lived until moving to Ocala, FL. Her pride was homemaking, family and crafts. She is survived by her husband of 47 years, Noel J. Cann of Ocala, FL; son Christopher T. (Melissa) Cann of Swainsboro, GA; son Brent N. (Judit) Cann of Budapest, Hungary; daughter Sheri L. (Christopher) Craig of Port Charlotte, FL; son Brian R. (Sara) Cann of Roanoke, VA; brother Brooke Allender of PA; brother Edward Allender of Port St. Lucie, FL; brother William Allender of Port Charlotte, FL; sister in law Carol Colello of Levittown, PA; and 8 grandchildren Christopher, Noelle, Forrest, Drew, Christian, Autumn, Ian and Skyler. She was preceded in death by her parents George and Theda Allender. A funeral service will be held at Hiers-Baxley Funeral Services, 910 E. Silver Springs Blvd, Ocala, FL on Wednesday, May 4, 2011 at 3:00pm. The family will receive friends on the day of the service from 2:00pm until the time of the service at 3:00pm. A reception will immediately follow the service at the Hiers-Baxley Reception facility. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society for lung cancer research.