Sandra Lee Howard, 80 of North Platte passed away February 23, 2020 at Centennial Park Retirement Village.

Sandra was born February 25, 1939 in Waterloo, Iowa to Leon and Alice (Finch) Richards.

She grew up, attended school and graduated high school in Iowa. Sandra worked as a paralegal in California. In 1984 she married Robert Howard, they enjoyed retirement together.

Survivors include her children, Julie (Glenn) Segers of CA, Heidi Graham, Sandi Whyte both of NE, Mitzi Purcell-Spencer of CA, and Doug (Debbie) Purcell of MO; 16 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; brother, Roger (Mary) Richards of CA; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Bob; sister, Irene Bennett; and a grandchild, Tyler Aitkin.

Memorials are suggested to the Gift of Hope Cancer Foundation and online condolences may be shared at www.adamsswanson.com

Cremation was chosen and private family services will be held at a later date. Adams & Swanson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.