Sandra Lynn Sova passed away May 24, 2025, in Lincoln, at the age of 63. She was born March 23, 1962, in Omaha. Sandy was the third of four children born to Joann Osborn and Ronald Sova.
Their early years were spent in Omaha before the family relocated to the Seward area, where Sandy attended Seward High School. In 1979, she pursued training in printing through Job Corps in Astoria, Oregon. A few years later, Sandy met her life partner, Geoffrey Holmes, in Shoreline, Washington. Together, they welcomed two children, Stefan and Shaelynn. In 1994, the family moved to Seward.
Sandy continued her education at Southeast Community College in Lincoln, earning an associate’s degree in Desktop Publishing. Over the years, she held various positions, including roles at T.O. Haas Tire and Auto in Lincoln, Memorial Hospital and Concordia University in Seward.
Sandy had a deep affection for cows and dolphins, she enjoyed playing Bingo, drinking Diet Pepsi, listening to her favorite music and singing karaoke. She cherished time spent with numerous family members and friends. Above all else, Sandy found immense joy in being a grandma.
She was preceded in death by her father, Ronald Sova; and stepfather, Lewis “Sarge” Osborn. Sandy is survived by her mother, Joann Osborn of York; life partner, Geoffrey Holmes of Staplehurst; children, Stefan (Brandy) Sova and Shaelynn Sova of Lincoln; grandchildren, Aleksander and Everitt of Lincoln; siblings, Ronald Sova and Bonnie Heyen of Seward and Debbie Sova of York; as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins, and countless other loved ones.
Funeral services will be held privately.
Sandy's memory will live on through the lives she touched and the love she shared with those around her.
