Sandra Stocker Kite

The family of Sandra Stocker Kite, 81, of Newark, Delaware is deeply saddened to announce her passing at her home on Sunday, November 17, 2024. Sandy was born in Natrona Heights, Pennsylvania on May 18, 1943. She graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Education from Geneva College in Pennsylvania in 1965. Sandy worked as a kindergarten teacher at Penbrook Elementary School for four years. She met her husband in 1967, and was married on June 8, 1968. After moving to Delaware and having their sons, Sandy dedicated her time to raising their boys. She was an active member in the Mother’s Club at Wilmington Christian School during her boys’ time there, and worked as a teacher’s aide and helped in other roles within the school community as well. Sandy’s love of children extended to all of her very fortunate grandchildren, as she has always been ready with a smile, a hug, and a sweet treat when they visited. In her adult life, she, alongside her husband, had the joy of visiting many lighthouses along the Atlantic Coast, all the way up to Maine, and especially enjoyed when she would spot a blue heron. She traveled far and wide with her husband including Prince Edward Island in Canada, a mission trip to Haiti, visiting their son in Australia, Mackinac Island, and many other special adventures throughout the years sharing their love and faith. Sandy loved holidays and always had just the right decorations to make her home cozy and festive. She remembered everyone’s birthdays and loved to celebrate. She was always happy to whip up her famous “scratch cake” for a party. It never took much encouragement to get Sandy to play a game. She loved to play cards, a game of Sorry, or a round of Trouble. Sandy was always up for some stories and snuggles with her grandchildren. Spending time with her family brought her true joy. Sandy is survived by her loving husband of 56 years, Joseph P. Kite III; her sons: Joseph P. Kite IV (Margaret), Joshua Kite (Kelly), and James Kite, Sr. (Wendy); her grandchildren: Erin Kite, Emily Kite, Joseph P. Kite V, James Kite Jr., Andrew Kite, Alexa Kite, Donovan Kite, and Quinn Kite; her great-grandson, Owen Waltz; her sisters: Barbara Gilbert and Bonni Kresge; as well as her adopted children: Dennis Shelalis (Tanya), Katherine Pautler (nee Shelalis) (Bernard), Gail Fogiel (nee Shelalis) (Arthur), and all their children and grandchildren. Sandy was preceded in death by her parents, Mary Ester Sowers and Ernst Stocker; her stepfather, Samuel Sowers; her brother, Kenneth Stocker; and daughter-in-law, Julie Kite. Sandy will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her. A viewing will be held from 9:30 AM – 11 AM on Monday, November 25, 2024 at Strano & Feeley Funeral Home. A celebration of Sandy's life will follow at 11 AM. A burial will be held at Gracelawn Memorial Park directly following the service. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation in Sandy’s name to Doctors Without Borders (https://www.doctorswithoutborders.org/get-involved/ways-to-give). For directions or to send an online condolence please visit www.stranofeeley.com.

Sandra Stocker Kite

May 18, 1943 - November 17, 2024

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