Shilda Roberta Sands

Shilda Roberta Sands, age 77, of Maynardville, TN, passed away on December 28, 2025, at Tennova North Medical Center in Powell, TN. Shilda was born on September 10, 1948, in Gary, IN to the late Ruba and Dortha Hill.

She was a loving grandmother and loved spending time with her family. In her spare time, she enjoyed sewing, gardening and taking care of people and frequently visited Heavenly View Baptist Church.

Shilda is preceded in death by daughters, Sherry Chesney and Mellissa Sands, grandchildren, Roberta Chesney and Jackson Boggs.

She is survived by her husband of 61 years, Johnny Sands; daughters, Althea Tragesser and Mark, April Leach and Brandon, Jessica Robinson and Keith, Kaley Chesney and Haley “Grace” Chesney; son, William Sands and Elizabeth; grandchildren, Cleo Sands, Zachary Sands, Kerigan Sands, Jordin Boggs, Alec Sexton, Casey Leach and Dylan Leach. Great grand kids, Eva, Dean, Jayce and Wyatt.

Jones Mortuary in Clinton, TN is honored to serve the family of Shilda Roberta Sands.