BARRE- Sandra Jean Smith, 69, of Barre Vermont died unexpectedly, Tuesday July 28, 2015 at her home. Born on July 26, 1946, in Montpelier, she was the daughter of Albert D. Smith and Marion Roya Smith. She graduated from Spaulding High School in 1964. In May of 1963 Sandra married Joey Laquerre in Brownsville Vermont. Following their marriage, they made their home on Ayer Street in Barre. In 1970 they established their home in East Montpelier and raised their four energetic boys. Years later she married Arthur Wayne "Smitty" Smith formerly of Waterbury. Shortly after their marriage they settled for the next 18 years in St. James City, Florida. Sandra and Wayne enjoyed their days boating on the inner coastal waters of South Western Florida with many of their close friends. They were avid motorcyclist and attended many charity events. In her earlier years, Sandra worked and was co-owner of Race & Custom Sports Center. Sandra was an active member of the Sno-Bees Club and was crowned Sno-Bee Queen in 1971. While in Florida, Sandra was employed at a hardware bait shop store in St. James City and afterwards was the service manager for St. James City Auto. Sandra also worked as a bartender at the Ragged Ass Saloon and was voted customers best bartender of Pine Island in 2008. She was preceded by her brother Edward Smith, her uncle Carlton Smith and parents Marion and Albert Smith, son Joey Laquerre Jr., husband Arthur Wayne Smith and grandson Joey M. Laquerre. Survivors include Jeff Laquerre his son Jarrett; Jay Laquerre his wife, Danielle, son Ryan, and daughter Abbe; Jamie Laquerre his fiancé, Krissy, daughter, Melinda and son Jesse; granddaughters, Ashley St. John her husband, Eric; Alicia Mastine and her husband, Jesse; sister, Susan Camp and her husband, William. A celebration of Sandra's life will held at the Montpelier Elks Club on Friday August 7th from 5:00PM to 8:00PM. Contributions in her memory may be made to ALS Foundation, PO Box 6051, Albert Lea, MN 56007.