Sandra M. (Spellman) Miller 79 of South Yarmouth died Saturday October 23, 2021 at Tufts Medical Center in Boston.

She was the wife of the late David L. Miller who died in 2008.

Born in Medford, Sandra was the daughter of the late Edward and Barbara (Gove) Spellman. For over 25 years, Sandra worked at Cape Cod Hospital as a Diagnostic Technician. 

A strong, loving and loyal person to her family and friends, Sandra was a shepherd to those who were disadvantaged. She volunteered at the Food Bank at the Church of the Nazarene in South Dennis.

Sandra had a strong work ethic, was selfless dedicated and supportive mother, mother in-law, and good friend to many. She was the matriarch of the family and was respected by all. She would give you the shirt off her back.

Compassionate, loving and loyal, Sandra enjoyed gardening, taking care of her yard, and cooking for family, friends, and others.

Sandra is survived by two sons, Stephen Paolilli and his wife, Julie of Mashpee, and James M. Paolilli of Wellington, FL; two daughters, Lisa Hall and Suzanne Blanchette both of South Yarmouth; a step son, William Miller and his wife, Donna of Denver, CO, FL; two brothers, Edward Spellman and his wife, Alice of Florida, and Thomas Spellman and his wife, Nancy of Readville; three sisters, Barbara Dunn of Hingham, Alice Siekman of Woburn, and Patricia Boeing and her husband, Peter of Concord; a son in-law Greg Mowrey of New Bedford; eleven grandchildren; eleven great grandchildren; one great grandchild several nieces and nephews; and her beloved close friends, Joan McDonald of Waltham, Lorie McCarthy of Centerville, and Diedre “DeeDee” O’Hearn of West Yarmouth. In addition to her husband, and parents, Sandra was predeceased by two sons, Robert and Paul Paolilli, a stepdaughter, Dawn Mowrey, and a brother, Jack Spellman.

A Graveside service will be held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday November 3 in Woodside Cemetery, Summer St., Yarmouth Port. Visitation will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Hallett Funeral Home, 273 Station Ave., South Yarmouth prior to the graveside service.

As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to the Independence House, 160 Bassett Lane, Hyannis, MA 02601.

My Dear Friend, you will be so missed by so many. You were so many things to so many people that loved you. Always giving of herself and being so kind. God Bless You and I will dearly miss you. Arleen Rooks, Alli and Sophia Rose.

My sympathy and prayers to Sandy's family and friends. She was very kind to people and always willing to take care of those in need. I will always remember how how good she was to my brother, David. Whenever he spoke about Sandy, he was always complimentary. May she rest in peace.

Thoughts and prayers are with the family during this sad time. Thank you Sandy for being so kind to my children, Bill Miller and Dawn Mowrey and to my granddaughter, Jaelynn Mowrey. You were there for Dawn, visiting at the hospital when she was dying and offering her a final resting place with her Dad. That meant a lot to her. I pray that you have found eternal peace and rest.

I love you nana, always and forever. To the moon and back. I again will see you one day in all your grace and glory. You are and were the best grandmother could ever ask for. Even with all the bad things I did you still fought for me. I love you so much and will be tremendously missed.

I will forever in my heart mind and soul will never forget this wonderful women mother grandmother a warrior the most generous person I have ever met in my whole entire life I love you Nana forever and ever in our hearts ❤️