Sandra Santos Knights

WATERVILLE – Sandra Santos Knights, 65, born in Cheyenne, Wyo., and later of Waterville, died June 22, 2021 at Mount Saint Joseph Residence, having had a long battle with several medical issues. Sandra, or “Sandy” as those who knew her best would call her—was born April 26, 1956 to Raul and Ester Santos, their only child. She enjoyed being with her family, reading the Bible, conversing about Christianity, doing crosswords and trivia games, watching the news and her crime shows. She loved strawberries, traveling and animals, especially cats. Before early retirement, Sandy was a registered nurse with the state of Maine and working for 20-plus years at Maine General Medical Center in Waterville. She loved working in the pediatric department, she absolutely loved babies and taking care of them. She was most happy when surrounded by infants and young children- and she knew how to care for them and show love. She was predeceased in 2013 by her mother, Esther B. Santos and father, Raul F. Santos, in 2001. Having been in the air force for so long, she traveled with them her whole life until they landed in Fairfield when she was in the 8th grade. She is survived by her husband and friend, Leland L. Knights II; daughter, Kerrilee M. Knights, son, Daniel S. Knights; grandsons Orestes Christopher Dixon, Alexander and Logan Knights, granddaughter, Akasha Rose Dixon. Mama was a good Christian lady. Even at the end she knew her Lord and Savior. She loved to sing in her early years, she loved to host her friends and laugh for hours. She was a very bright and special woman. I am confident she was welcomed by all her loved ones in her Heaven. Towards the end she would often discuss her favorite Bible passages. One being PSALM 46:10, “Be still, and know that I am God: I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.” Another one she would discuss would be Roman’s 8:28: “And we know that in all things God works for the good (A) of those who love him, who have been called (B) according to his purpose.” Thank you to all at the Mount Saint Joseph Facility who took care of her. See you someday, Mama. Lots of love, hugs and kisses (how she would sign every card). There will be a private graveside service held in Fairfield at the Maplewood Cemetery at noon on July 9. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Veilleux and Redington Funeral Home, http://www.veilleuxfuneralhome.com.