Sandra Lee Fitzpatrick (Sparrow)
October 15, 1948 – October 21, 2025
Sandra Lee Fitzpatrick (Sparrow) passed away peacefully on October 21, 2025, having recently celebrated her 77th birthday. She was surrounded by family, friends, and the caring staff at Rochester East Health Services.
Sandy was born on October 15, 1948, to Marilyn Hemingway and Daryl Sparrow. From the age of two, she was raised by her loving grandparents, Emma and Olia Flor, in Byron, Minnesota. She graduated from Byron High School.
Known for her strong work ethic, Sandy was employed in a variety of places throughout her life, gaining valuable skills and forming lasting friendships along the way. She worked at the State Hospital in Rochester, MN, for five years before moving to St. Mary’s Hospital. She later found her place at Michael’s Restaurant, where she worked for many years. After moving to Viroqua, WI, Sandy worked at a group home until her retirement.
Sandy’s greatest joy was her family—her three children, Wayne, Kay, and Michael; her grandsons, Clay, Nickolas, and Issac; and her great-granddaughters, Natalie, Arria, and Remi. Before her passing, she was delighted to learn that another great-grandchild is expected to arrive on Father’s Day 2026.
Sandy’s faith was a guiding force throughout her life. As a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, she served faithfully in many callings, finding joy in opportunities to serve and uplift others. She recently shared, “I’m lucky because a lot of people don’t believe in God, but I don’t doubt He is real, and He has helped me throughout my life.”
Sandy was preceded in death by her parents, grandparents, her beloved daughter, Kay Lee Hall, her brothers Darcy Sparrow, David Drews, Terry Drews, and Tony Drews; her nephew Darcy Sparrow Jr., and her brother-in-law, Bob Drake. She is survived by her children, Wayne Hall and Michael (Ravet) Hall; her grandsons, Clay (Michelle) Fitzpatrick, Nickolas (Faith) Fitzpatrick, and Issac Fitzpatrick; her great-granddaughters, Natalie, Arria, and Remi; her aunts, Mary Davidson, and Karin Byers; her sisters, Marla Drake and Bonnie (Brian) Birchmeier; her brother, Mark Drews; her cousin Debbie Byers; nieces and nephews; Julie Kubal, Sara O’Brien, Ashley Olsom, and Megan Garlitz; nephews, Tom Birchmeier, Dirk Drake, and Evan Maas; her dear friends Sandy Maas; and many other cousins, great nieces and nephews whom she dearly loved.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 2300 Viola Heights Dr. NE, Rochester, MN, on Saturday, November 1, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. Bishop Paul Widman will be conducting the service.
Memories and condolences of Sandy may be shared at rochestercremationservicesmn.com
