Sandra G. Beneker, passed away on May 31, 2024 at Reid Health in Richmond at the age of 74.  Sandra was born on January 12, 1950, the daughter of John Cope and the late Sheba Cope.

In 1977 she was united in marriage to Royce Beneker.  They had shared 47 years together prior to her death.  Sandra had worked in customer service in local retail stores for many years.  She also was a bartender in Brookville.

She was a loving and devoted wife, mother and grandmother that enjoyed crafting with her grandchildren, reading crime mysteries and spending time with her family and grandchildren.

Those that will love and cherish her memories include her husband, Royce; daughter, Adele (Francis McDonough) Smith; sons, Edward (Heather) Hentz, John (Denise) Hentz and Jerome (Shannon) Hentz; and a sister, Pamela Eversole.  She will be in the thought of her grandchildren, Chris (Janae) Marcum, Johnathan Hentz, Tyler (Tina) Hentz, Sklar Hentz, Michael Hentz, Josh (Cassie) Reece, David (Courtney Pope) Reece, Cassetta Reece, Tyler (Parker Csillag) Smith, Chandler Smith, Jared (Caitlyn) Hentz and Nash (Kylie) Hentz; great grandchildren, Aria, Eli, Niko, Elliot, Elias, Noah, Emmy, Brylon, Mia, Gabby, Bryar, Gracie, Lilly, Layla, Raelynn, Camille, Davina, and Emmy.

In addition to her mother, she is preceded in death by a son, Greg Beneker and a grandson, Gary "Little Gary" Reece II.

A celebration of life will be held at Urban Winkler Funeral Home, 513 W 8th Street, on Wednesday June 5, 2024, from 4:00 to 6:00 pm.

Urban Winkler Funeral Home is honored to assist Sandra's family with the arrangements.