Sandra “Sandy” Ann Wasielewski Ogden, 65, of Rockwell, NC passed away in her home surrounded by her children on April 12, 2019.

She was born on August 22, 1953 in Cleveland, OH to the late Stanley and Ruth (Vanek) Wasielewski and spent most of her childhood in Maple Heights, OH. She graduated from Maple Heights High School in 1971. Sandy met the love of her life, David “Oggie” Matthew Ogden in Garfield Heights, OH and they married on May 28, 1977. They settled in NC and raised three children.

She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 40 years; parents; step mother, Lillian Kaider Wasielewski and beloved dog, Max.

Sandy is survived by sons, Danny Ogden (Heather) of Wilmington and Keith Ogden (Tonya) of Concord; daughter, Rachel Chambers of Charlotte; grandson, Cayden Chambers, and granddaughter, Penelope Ray Ogden; sister, Suzanne Jaster (Jeff) of Middleburg Heights, OH; brother, Daniel Wasielewski of Parma, OH; half sister, Kim Collins (Bill) of Easley, SC; sister-in-law, Cynthia Vail (Jon) of Athens, GA; and her many nieces and nephews.

She was an avid gardener, homemaker, bird watcher, advocate for animal welfare, breast cancer survivor, but most importantly the best mother and maw maw that any could ever ask.

A Celebration of Sandy’s life will be announced at a later date. Those who so desire may make memorial donations in memory of Sandy to the ASPCA, PO Box 96929 Washington, DC 20090-6929 or online at https://www.aspca.org/.

Carolina Cremation is assisting the Ogden family. Online condolences may be made at www.carolinacremation.com.