Ann Lorraine Sandys, age 76 a lifelong Iron Range resident died Tuesday, October 18, 2022 in Essentia-St. Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth. She was born January 12, 1946 in Soudan, the daughter of Frank and Ailie (Carlson) Palo and was a graduate of Tower-Soudan High School. Ann was a homemaker, had a passion for art, and was a gifted painter. She was kind hearted woman with a gentle spirit, who was strong and resilient; truly possessing vast amounts of SISU. Ann was a loving and devoted sister, mother, grandmother, aunt and she cherished her time spent with her family, especially her grandchildren.

Ann is survived by her daughter: Mandy Palo-Sandys of Aurora; grandchildren: Tyler Sandys and JulieAnna Sandys; siblings: Irene (Wendel) Wilson, Helen Huovinen, and Melia (Anthony) Shikonya; numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents and six siblings.

The Memorial Service will be held at 1 pm on Saturday, November 5, 2022, at the Bauman-Cron Funeral Home Chapel in Virginia.

Memorials are preferred.

Family services provided by Bauman-Cron, a Bauman Family Funeral Home in Virginia. To share condolences online, please see: www.baumanfuneralhome.com.