Sandra Lee Hughes, age 75, of Grand Rapids, MN and formerly of Ely, MN passed away Wednesday, May 4, 2022 at Grand Itasca Clinic and Hospital. Born in 1947, Sandra was the daughter of Helen (Beseman) and Raymond Warrington in Ely, Minnesota. Sandra grew up on a resort outside of Ely that her parents owned and operated. She attended Section 30 School and graduated from Ely High School. She attended Vermillion Jr. College earned her Associates degree and then studied at Bemidji State University where she met Michael Hughes. They were married in 1970. They made their home in Minneapolis where Sandra was a NW Bell operator until 1989. She then was offered a job as an Account Executive with AT&T. In 1999, Michael and Sandra moved to Grand Rapids to retire on McAvity Lake. Sandra enjoyed snowmobiling, fishing, watching soap operas, dancing, being a spectator of Minnesota sports teams, and volunteering for the Library Board. Sandra and Michael took many motorcycle trips over the years, some of their favorites being a trip to the Black Hills of South Dakota and circumnavigating Lake Superior. After their children were born, they traded the motorcycle for a motorhome, and they travelled as a family"€"including a memorable trip into New Brunswick, Canada and down the East Coast. She can be remembered as an outgoing person and a great cook. Sandra was a member of the 38ers Snowmobile Club and the Marcell Snowdrifters Snowmobile Club. She had a fondness for Golden Retrievers, raising four over the years. She will be deeply missed by her husband of 52 years, Michael Hughes; two sons, Sean (Kim) Hughes and Errin (Wendy) Hughes and six grandchildren. Sandra was preceded in death by her parents and one brother, Bruce Warrington. Memorial services will be 1:00 pm on Saturday, June 4, 2022 at Libbey Funeral Home, Grand Rapids, Minnesota. Pastor Mark Peske officiating. Arrangements are being handled at Libbey Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Grand Rapids, Minnesota. To sign the online guestbook or send condolences visit www.libbeyfuneralhome.com.