Sandra K. Quinlan

(nee Barden) Found peace on Friday, December 27, 2024, at the young age of 62, after a short, but intense 5 week battle with cancer. Beloved wife for 40 years to Kevin. Loving mother of Kelly (David) Bronkalla and Kari (Chris) Ahles. Devoted grandma to Olivia and Amelia. Dear sister to Douglas (Sue) Barden, Debra Bartlett, Cindy (Jeffrey) Sheehan, Shelley (Miguel) Correa and the late Diana (John) Hung. Preceded in death by her parents, Ellsworth and Jean Barden; and nephew, Jason Truettner. Sister-in-law of Maureen (Ron) Hayes, Patricia (John) Hogan, Eileen (Tom) Duffey, John Quinlan and the late Kathleen (Greg) Boening. Further survived by many nieces, nephews, and other family members.

She attended UW-Milwaukee, where she met her husband Kevin. They both graduated in 1984 and began building their life together. Sandy was the Director of the Grobschmidt Senior Center in South Milwaukee for 34 years. She was just a few weeks away from retiring.

Sandy loved scrapbooking all of her family's events, painting, cruising the Caribbean, and enjoying the relaxing scenes of local beer gardens. She was an avid volunteer within her community, especially the 40 years she dedicated to volunteering for Irish Fest. Most of all, Sandy enjoyed being with her family. Her family was the center of her world. She loved being a grandma and made sure everyone in her family felt loved when she was around. She created cherished memories each and every day with her family and friends.

Sandy was known for her kindness, compassion, warm hugs, and unwavering support for her family. Her smile was made of sunshine and her heart of gold. She touched the lives of many through out the years. Her stories, memories, and impact will live on forever.

Memorial visitation at the Funeral Home on Thursday, January 9, 2025, 4:00-7:00 PM. Memorial Service at 7:00 PM. Private inurnment at Holy Sepulcher Cemetery.