Sandra Lee (Zimmer) Bayne

Sandra Lee Bayne, age 80, of Portland, passed away Monday, August 6, 2018. She was born March 5, 1938 in Jackson, Michigan, the daughter of Leo F. and Margaret M. (Burnett) Zimmer. Sandra belonged to the VFW Auxiliary Portland #4090, Disabled American Veterans Florida, and Beta Sigma Phi at Large. She was also a loving foster care mother to many children.

Preceding Sandra in death are her parents; husband, Vernon L. Bayne; brothers, Leo F. Zimmer, Jr., David Peets, and Thomas Peets; sisters, Barbara Jean Zimmer, Judy Blood, and Lynne Chaney. Sandra is survived by her children, Dixie (Doug) Lefke and Albert (Diane) Novotny; 3 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great-grandchild; siblings, Nita Hughes, Patricia Amato, and Michael (Pricilla) Nearing.

The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Rev. Mike Alber at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, August 9, 2018 at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Portland. Rite of Committal will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery, Lansing. The family will receive friends on Wednesday from 4-7 p.m. at the Lehman Funeral Home, 210 E. Bridge St., Portland and one hour prior to the service on Thursday at the church. Arrangements are entrusted to Lehman Funeral Homes. Online condolences may be made at www.lehmanfuneralhomes.com.

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