Cheryl Rae Bailey-Sands, 44, of Windsor, CO., formerly of Galena, died suddenly Tuesday, March 13, 2007, at home.

She was born on Dec. 2, 1962, in Savanna, daughter of the late Carl and Kay (Miller) Bailey.

Cheryl cherished her children, family and friends.

She had a passion for many things including gardening, history, horseback riding, birds and animals of every species. She was a gourmet cook and kept a beautiful home.