Obituary
Sandra “Sandy” Jean Towne, 72, of Lee’s Summit, passed away on July 30, 2026 at her home surrounded by her family after a courageous fight against COPD/lung cancer.
She was born May 7, 1954 to Clyde Everett Ditto and Patricia Jean Ditto(Kunkle) in St. Joe, Missouri.
She married James Smith in 1970 and they had 3 children, Kim, James, and Brian. She then married David Towne in 1989.
She worked for many years cleaning residential houses. She enjoyed making beautiful quilts and spending time with her grand children, and her faithful dogs Lacy & Snickers.
Sanday is survived by her husband David Towne, her children Kim (Keith) Schloman, James (Jun) Smith and Brian (Kristen) Smith, her grandchildren Lucas Schloman, Hannah (Vince) Schloman, Bryce (Destiny) Harkleroad, Tryston Smith and Ivy Smith, her brothers Randy (Bub) Ditto, Joe (Lynn) Ditto, and Jeff (Elaine) Ditto and her sister Rhonda Ditto.
She was preceded in death by her parents Clyde and Patricia Ditto.
As she wished, there will not be any formal services held.
We were sister-in-laws for awhile, had some fun & crazy times, babysat with the kids and got reaquainted with them when they got older. Still wish you would have developed that artistic talent you had. Know you are in a better place now and not suffering Sandy.
Prayers of comfort and peace for the family.
I’m sorry for your loss
Prayers and condolences for Sandy’s family. Gary and I met Sandy and David’s in the early nineties when Sandy was a dispatcher. She was a wonderful friend to us and my mother Ardith whom she cleaned house for many years. We had great times together including a trip to Las Vegas and Sandy hosting a 40th birthday celebration for Gary. Sandy was so creative, I still have a baby blanket she made for my youngest daughter. I pray for peace and support for David. So sorry for your loss.
Continued prayers and condolences for the Dave and the family. Sandy started cleaning for me around 1993. She was a lifeline for me. I can’t say enough about what she meant to me over the years.
She had so many talents. My daughter, Sarah, still cherishes the baby quilt that she made for her. I wish I had her organization skills and green thumb. She was an excellent “cleaning lady” and a great friend. She is missed.