Sister Marie   

Sister Marie                    ND 4421                        PDF Download

formerly Sr. Mary Edwarde

Marie Anna Sand

Immaculate Conception Province, USA

Date and Place of Birth               February 25, 1932       Alexandria, KY
Date and Place of Profession     August 16, 1952           Covington, KY
Date and Place of Death             June 21, 2025               Covington, KY
Date and Place of Burial             June 25, 2025              Covington, KY

“And the king will say to them in reply, ‘Amen, I say to you,
whatever you did for one of these least brothers of mine, you did for me.” (Matthew 25:40)

Marie Anna Sand was the second child of Edward and Margaret Sand. Marie felt very blessed in her childhood. She described her family as faith-filled, being based on respect and responsibility. She was baptized at St Mary Church, Alexandria, Kentucky, and attended St. Mary Elementary School and Notre Dame Academy. The Sisters of Notre Dame had a very strong influence in her life. Marie became an aspirant as a freshman at Notre Dame Academy; entered the Sisters of Notre Dame in February 1950; was professed on August 16, 1952; and made her final vows on August 2, 1957.

Most of her years of religious life were spent in Ohio and Kentucky where she ministered to children of various ages at St. Aloysius Orphanage and the Diocesan Catholic Children’s Home. Sister was also active in community service at various convents and schools in the Diocese of Covington and at St. Leo School, Versailles, in the Diocese of Lexington, Kentucky.

In 2014, Sister retired and moved back to St. Joseph Heights, where she ministered in sewing articles of clothing for the SND mission in Uganda and crocheting beautiful items for sale at the Fourth of July Festival. She happily helped and supported her community. Sister Marie stated she would hope to be remembered as a loving woman, giving and forgiving, caring and concerned. Strong and patient through hardships and suffering – awaiting new life.

And that is exactly what all will remember her by.

For over 72 years Sister Marie poured her life into nurturing others. She tenderly shared her gifts with all, and her absence will be deeply felt. We are grateful for the witness of her gentle strength and dedication. May Sister Marie rest in the love of our good and gracious God.

Sister Marie passed away peacefully on the morning of June 21, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.