McPherson, Kansas - Sandra Kliewer, 69, of Enid, OK, died after an extended fight with COPD on Sunday, November 9, 2025, in McPherson, Kansas. She passed in her home surrounded by her children, grandchildren, family, friends, and dogs.

She was born in Amarillo, Texas, on November 9, 1956, to Melvin Donald Griffith and Velma (Skeeter) Lee Griffith (McDonald), who lived on a ranch outside Wildorado, Texas.

After living briefly on a ranch near Chamberlain, South Dakota, Sandi grew up in Northwest Oklahoma. She attended most of grade school in Woodward before moving to Gage, where she graduated from Gage High School in 1975. In high school, Sandi enjoyed choir and loved basketball; she was named "Best Offensive Basketball Player" and crowned Basketball Queen.

After a semester at Oklahoma State, Sandi held a few jobs — the Levi's factory in Amarillo, a jewelry store in Stillwater, and, notably, at various Sonics where she helped open new drive-ins for her relatives.

She married Arthur Merlin Kliewer in Enid on November 18, 1979. She lived most of her adult life in Enid area, including Drummond. Sandi worked primarily as a homemaker and occasionally did house cleaning. Later, she operated two different bars: The Drawworks at the Best Western and The Springhill Suites Lounge, both in Enid.

In retirement, Sandi and Art lived in a large home west of Enid off Imo Road. They hosted many family events there and particularly enjoyed playing with their grandchildren in the pool.

For her last couple years of life, Sandi lived in McPherson, KS, with her daughter Asia's family for health reasons.

She was preceded in death by her husband Arthur Kliewer and brother Patrick Griffith. She is survived by her daughters, Brittany Glasscock of Enid, and Asia Embers and wife Laura of McPherson, KS; seven grandchildren: Owen and Camilla Glasscock, Abilene and Ellis Frye, and Jacob, Ash, and Liam Hale; step-mother, June Griffith of Mooreland; brother, Don Griffith and wife Leslie of Enid; sister, Mona Ford of Mooreland; sister-in-law, Sandra Griffith of Gage; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and cherished relatives and friends.

A service will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, November 21, at Salem United Methodist Church in Drummond.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Enid SPCA. Arrangements are by Baker Funeral Home www.bakerfhvc.com.