Sandra Foglesong

Sandra Foglesong, 79, of Des Moines, Iowa, passed away peacefully on June 18, 2025.

Sandra was born in Missouri on May 4, 1946, to Pearl and Genevieve Cook. She graduated from Moulton-Udell High School and earned her nursing degree in college, proudly becoming a registered nurse. Sandra dedicated her career to caring for others, working at the VA Hospital until her retirement.

A proud and devoted Eastsider, Sandra had a deep love for blues music, bowling, gardening, and watching cooking shows—but above all, she cherished spending time with her children and grandchildren.

She is survived by her daughter, Tammy Marmet; brother, Larry (Coleen) Cook; grandsons, Steve Green and Justin Marmet; seven great-grandchildren; significant other, Louis Wade; and many other extended family members and friends.

Sandra was preceded in death by her parents, Pearl and Genevieve Cook.

Visitation will be held from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, July 6, 2025, at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street, Des Moines. A service celebrating her life will follow at 2:00 p.m., also at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be directed to the family in Sandra’s honor.

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