Sandra Sue

Bair

Sandra Sue Bair, lovingly known as Sue, passed away peacefully on November 11, 2024, in Defiance, Ohio. Born on June 14, 1957, she was the cherished daughter of Charles "Junior" and Roberta Bair. Sue was raised in Melrose, Ohio in a close-knit, loving Christian family. Growing up just a block from her cousins and grandparents, Sue's childhood was filled with laughter, faith, and countless playful memories.

The third of four children, Sue shared a special bond with her siblings and was actively involved in the Melrose United Methodist Church, where she nurtured a faith that remained with her throughout her life. After graduating from Paulding High School in 1975, Sue married and embraced a life devoted to caregiving. She worked tirelessly in nursing homes and hospitals, often on night shifts, to support her family. When her children were young, she opened her home to care for nursery-aged children for nearly a decade. She later worked at Paulding County Hospital, where she served for 20 years as a nursing assistant and unit secretary.

Sue's children, Sarah and Andrew, were her greatest joys. Sarah, who brought light to all who knew her, blessed Sue with a granddaughter, Sydney Perrott. Andrew served with honor as a U.S. Marine, completing tours in Iraq and Afghanistan. Her children's passing left a profound mark on Sue's heart, though she found comfort in her granddaughter Sydney and her dog, Mimi.

Sue's love of butterflies symbolizes her resilience and gentle spirit. Like the grace of a butterfly, her warmth and kindness touched everyone around her and left an enduring legacy.

Sue is survived by her brothers, Doug and Dana Bair; her sister, Jayne (Rick) Molnar; and her granddaughter, Sydney Perrott. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles "Junior" and Roberta Bair, and her beloved children, Sarah and Andrew Reinhart.

Visitation will be held at Den Herder Funeral Home in Paulding, Ohio, on Thursday, November 14, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m., and Friday, November 15, from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m., with funeral services following at 11:00 a.m. Pastor Terry Martin will officiate, with a graveside service to follow at Sherman Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to CHP Inpatient Hospice in Defiance.

FLOWERS AND OTHER TRIBUTES MAY BE DELIVERED WEDNESDAY, 11/13 UNTIL 5 PM AND THURSDAY, 11/14 UNTIL 12:00 PM.