Sandra Hillyard, age 26, passed away at home on August 26, two days before her 27th birthday. The cause of her death is unknown at this time. Sandy was a 1997 graduate of Thornton High School and a 2004 graduate of Parks College where she received a degree in Applied Medical Science. She greatly enjoyed her work as a medical assistant at a busy Westminster Clinic where she was loved by her patients and co-workers. She loved traveling, movies, reading, and spending time with her family. Her greatest joy in life was her niece, Marina. She will be greatly missed by her Parents Deborah (Lee) Clayton & Keith (Linda)Hillyard; her brother Jordan (Naomi) Hillyard, her sister Sarah Hillyard; niece Marina Perkins; Uncle David (Regina) Cohn. Memorial Service Thursday, 10:00AM Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 9998 Grant Street, Thornton.