Layne Elizabeth DeSandre

Layne Elizabeth DeSandre, a beloved member of our community and dedicated family person, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, in Murchison, Texas. She was born on October 21, 1942, in upstate New York and filled a life with a lot of hard work, commitment to service others, and a load of love for her family. She had an infectious smile and an attitude to always keep one happy and joyful. There was never a dull moment if Layne was around. If the group was quiet, Layne would get it going in a good way, as many would say.

Layne had an illustrious career as a nurse, even when her husband took her to different parts of the USA, which he did a lot through the years. She even worked for a medical insurance company. She was a GREAT wife and mother to her kids all the time. As she states may times, a lot of the neighbor’s children would end up in our yard, which was great as w always knew where our kids were.

Layne leaves behind her loving husband of 56 years, Arnold DeSandre. Her legacy continues through her children: Daniel (Stephanie) DeSandre of Wylie, Texas and Larry Lockhart of Murchison, Texas. Her cherished role as grandmother to Brandon DeSandre of Wylie, Texas, Breanna (Kolton) Qualls of Bonham, Texas, Chesney (KaCee) Reeves of Bossier City, Louisiana, and Cody (Ashley) Lockhart of Moscow Mills, Missouri; Layne was blessed with three great grandchildren; Mabel Qualls, Zepplynn Lockhart and Lincoin Lockhart; Layne is survived by her sibling: Gary Meeker of Keller, Texas; She is remembered by her sister in-laws, Iris DeSandre of New Lenox, Illinois, Kathy Wright of Joliet, Illinois, Marjory DeSandre of Genoa, Illinois, Ruth (Ron) Meyer of Joliet, Illinois, and Sally DeSandre of Joliet, Illinois; her niece, Michelle (Scott) Keith of Hoffman Estates, Illinois; her nephews, Lt Col (Ret) Brent (Patti) Meeker of Keller, Texas and Bryce (Susan) Meeker of Ottawa, Illinois; her cherished friend and co-worker, Patricia Lawson of Niotaze, Kansas; along with many other nieces and nephews who hold cherished memories of her: Mike and Kate Krueger of Austin, Texas, Sarah and Stephen D’anbrosio of Round Rock, Texas and Mathew and Dana Rickman of Jackson Gap, Alabama.

Layne is preceded in death by her parents, Bernice (Nickols) (Heilman) and Harold Meeker; her sons, Loren H. Lockhart and Lance A. Lockhart; daughter, Denise E. DeSandre; brother in-laws, Aldo DeSandre, Dr Frank DeSandre and Hank DeSandre.

Layne will be remembered for her impact on the lives of those around her, her unwavering commitment to community service with the Edom, Texas Volunteer Fire Department and the Minooka, Illinois Volunteer Fire Department. She also held a deep love for her family and friends. She did a lot as a Surgery Nurse for many years and with being a Deputy Sheriff, she inspired all that knew her. Layne was a sharp shooter for the Sheriff’s Office, the only one who had permission to “shoot them in the back, then put them back together” What an honor!

A visitation will be held on Sunday, April 19, 2026 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Eubank Funeral Home.

Services celebrating her life will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, April 20, 2026 at Eubank Funeral Home.

Prayer for Faithful Departed

“Gracious God, with faith in Resurrection, we pray for Layne and for all the faithful departed. With joy, we thank you for what we shared in this life. With hope, we entrust them to your mercy. Purify them and welcome them to your Kingdom where they will see you face to face. With Blessed anticipation, we look forward to the coming age, when with your grace, we shall see you and be united with them again in paradise.”