Sandy Leigh (Saltzman) Upton

June 23, 1972 - May 6, 2022

Sandy Leigh (Saltzman) Upton, age 49, of Syracuse, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Friday, May 6, 2022, at Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born June 23, 1972, in Columbia, Missouri, a daughter of Steven and Joyce Saltzman. She was a 1990 graduate of Kirksville High School and worked as a pharmacy technician at Bothwell Regional Health Center until she was no longer able due to her illness. Sandy was happily married to Si Upton who was her partner in life for ten years at the time of her death. She enjoyed the outdoors, especially while hunting, fishing and gardening. Most of all, Sandy loved her family and grandchildren and treasured the time she spent with them. In addition to her husband, Si, she is survived by her three children, Cassidy (Reagan) Dornan, Ben (Kassidy) Shumate and Kylie Shumate; two step-children, Amanda (Josh) Faustlin and Paige Upton; two grandchildren, Hays and Dicy Dornan; her parents, Steven and Joyce Saltzman; her sister, Shelly (Scott) Elliott; three nephews, Michael, Steven and Isaac Elliott; a niece, Savannah Elliott and many close friends and family. Sandy will especially be remembered for her kind spirit, infectious smile and courageous strength. The family will receive friends from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, May 11th, at the Glensted United Methodist Church. Funeral services will follow at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, at the church with Pastor Jim King officiating. Graveside services and interment will be held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, at St. John’s United Church of Christ Cemetery near Boonville. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Glensted United Methodist Church or to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Arrangements are under the direction and care of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Versailles.