Paula Sands, 60, of Hutchinson, died August 24, 2020, at her home. She was born August 5, 1960, in Lawrence, MA, to Freeman and Grace (Laudani) Sands.

Paula worked as a CNA in area nursing homes.

She is survived by: daughters, Rossi Slagle (Lucas), Fountain, CO, and Theodora Sands Scott, Colorado Springs, CO; grandchildren, Meahlani Valle-Sands, Trevan Sands, Tianna Chavria, Dayton Slagle, Cayden Slagle, Lilyana Slagle, Carmelo Scott; great-grandson, Xavien Landridge; sisters, Maria Whitcomb, Westcliffe, CO, Carla Sands, Lawrence, MA, Regina Enriquez, Hutchinson; brothers, Chris Sands (Mimi), Monroe, GA, Freeman Sands, Tampa, FL; and many extended family members.

Paula was preceded in death by: her parents; sister, Rosanna Sands; and granddaughter, Azaia Victoria.

Cremation has taken place and no services are planned.

Memorials are suggested to Paula Sands Memorial Fund, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.