Sandra Phelps Blackistone Bohnke, 65, of Hollywood, MD passed away March 2, 2014 at Hospice of St Mary's after a long battle with cancer. She was born May 25, 1948 in Sandy Springs, MD to Lewis Phelps and Lois Trail Phelps Schreiber. She was raised by her Mother and Step-Father Larry Schreiber along with her siblings Rose Spertzel, Hilda Grimsley, Paula Clements and George Phelps.

Sandy was married to David Bohnke, together they shared 34 wonderful years of marriage. Sandra's children include Terri Carter Richardson, Joseph Blackistone, Thomas Blackistone, Edward Blackistone and step children Michael Bohnke and Michelle Buckelew.

Sandy worked as a micro filmer for Lexis Nexis, where she enjoyed her friendships with co-workers and enjoyed traveling to various Presidential and Historical Libraries, as well as the National Archives.

In her spare time, Sandra loved to read a good book, work on word-find puzzles and most of all she loved time spent with her grandchildren: Orbin and Briteny Carter, Mark Richardson, Ryan, Nathan, Samantha and Angie Blackistone, Megan Standish, Jennifer Montague, Tina Kefalianos, J'Michael Bohnke, Bobby Peet, Brittany and Tony Nazario and Cori Buckelew.

Sandy's life revolved around her family and friends. She raised and nurtured many as her own. Sandy was always willing to offer advice or lend a helping hand. She was the center of the family and loved by all.

She was preceded in death by her parents and her youngest son "Eddie", with whom she will be eagerly greeted when she enters the Kingdom of Heaven. Memories of Sandra will be forever cherished and she will remain in our thoughts and prayers.

Services will be held on March 6, 2014 at Brinsfield Funeral Home in Leonardtown, MD. Visitation from 10-11am, followed by Prayer Service. Burial Service will be at Charles Memorial Gardens. Family will receive friends for a celebration of Sandra's life at the Elk's Lodge, on Chancellors Run Road, immediately following the services.

Donations in lieu of flowers can be made in Sandra's honor to Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department, 24801 Three Notch Rd., PO Box 7, Hollywood, MD 20636 or the American Cancer Society, 24801 Three Notch Rd., P.O. Box 7, Hollywood, MD 20636.

Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD.