Jan 24, 1951---Jan 16, 2021

Sandra Dorrel, 69, of Lenexa, Kansas, died Saturday, January 16, 2021 at Brookdale of Shawnee. Family burial services will be at Maplewood Memorial Lawn Cemetery in Emporia, Kansas. In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial contributions be mailed to the National Processing Center, Alzheimer's Association, P.O. Box 96011, Washington, DC, 20090

Sandra was born January 24, 1951, in Topeka, KS the daughter of Dr. Harold and Doris (Porter) Snider.  She grew up in Emporia, KS, moving to Wichita in 1991 and had lived in Lenexa since 2000. She graduated from Emporia State University in 1972 and received a Doctorial Degree from Kansas State University in 1990.  Sandra had worked in the Human Resources Department at Sprint for over 15 years. She was preceded in death by her parents, and is survived by her husband of 50 years, Donald E. Dorrel and a sister-in-law, Pat Laskoski, Sun Lakes, AZ.    



Condolences

Janet Warren Jan 17, 2021

Friend ,Lawrence ,Kansas

We are so sorry to hear of Sandy’s death. Sandy and I met as freshmen at Stephens College. Perry and I met at Sandy and Don’s wedding in Emporia. She will be missed.

Kimala Dodson Jan 17, 2021

Friend ,Olathe ,Kansas

Sandy was wonderful, full of grace, and I valued her friendship. My deepest condolences to Don.

Debby Ek Jan 18, 2021

Friend ,Wichita ,Kansas

Sending our love and deepest sympathies to Don, her sister, and those closest to her. Sandy was such a fun and special gal that will be dearly missed by all who knew her. Rest in peace, Sandy.

Connie Weltha Jan 18, 2021

Former high school classmate ,Tonganoxie ,Kansas

I am so very sorry to hear about Sandy’s passing. She was a very good friend of mine. I’ll always remember her beautiful smile. She was a very classy lady. God bless her friends and family.

Dan French Jan 20, 2021

Friend ,Kansas City ,Missouri

Don, Heartfelt condolences to you, I worked with Sandy at Sprint years ago and we always had a good time no matter the project we worked on together. God's timing does not always matchup with ours, but His strength will see you through this toughest of life's transitions. Blessings to you, Dan

Jeff Wells Jan 20, 2021

friend ,AMERICUS ,Kansas

So sorry to hear of this.

Ron and Debbie Sinclair Jan 21, 2021

Friends ,Wichita ,Kansas

Ron and I send our deepest sympathies to Don and his family. We enjoyed many fun times with Sandy and Don when they lived in Wichita. She was always so kind to us and our children. Sandy will be missed by many.

Georgene Melton Jan 21, 2021

Friend ,Emporia ,Kansas

Don, I am so sorry about Sandy. I got to know her when I worked for you and she was a very special lady. May all the memories you have comfort you.

Julie Crofoot Amos Jan 25, 2021

I am so sorry, Don, to hear about Sandy. Though I haven't had contact with her in a long time, we certainly spent a lot of time together years ago and I have many fond memories of our times together. My sincere sympathy to you. Julie