Sandra Akers Obituary

Sandra Lee Akers, age 61, passed away on Friday, July 11, 2025, in Salisbury, Maryland after a brave battle with lung cancer. Born in Baltimore, she was the daughter of the late Francis Brune Sr. and Connie (Jarrell) Black.
Sandy was a loyal employee of Food Lion for 33 years, where she was known for her strong work ethic and friendliness that welcomed customers and coworkers alike. A devoted dog lover, Sandy shared a special bond with every four-legged friend who crossed her path. Having a true rock 'n' roll spirit, Sandy was a lifelong fan of the Rolling Stones, often heard singing along to their classic hits. She will be deeply missed by all that knew her.
Sandra is survived by her long-time partner, Christopher Greenwood, two daughters, Connie Arnold (Jason) and Jamie Heaney (John), two sons, Edward Ulrich and Frank Ulrich, a sister, Jennifer Vogel, and her grandchildren, Faith Ulrich, Kyra Arnold, Xavier Arnold, Juliet Arnold, Frank Ulrich II, Benjamin Ulrich, Avery Heaney, and Sydney Heaney.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Francis Brune, Jr.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, July 26, 2025, at 12:00 PM, at The Burbage Funeral Home in Berlin. A visitation will take place one hour prior to the service. At Sandy's request, anyone who plans to attend her memorial service is asked to wear either a Rolling Stones T-shirt or a T-shirt displaying any other band of their choice. Letters of condolence can be sent to the family via www.burbagefuneralhome.com. Arrangements are in the care of The Burbage Funeral Home. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Sandra, please visit our floral store.