Sandra Dee Weir

Born April 28, 1942, in Plainview, Texas, Sandy was the eldest child of Amos Dee Persons and Wreathel Long Persons. She shared a special bond with her younger sister, Ina Beth Persons Vaughn, and brother, Andy Persons, whom she lovingly described as two of her favorite people throughout her life.

Sandy spent her childhood in Durango, Colorado, before settling in Farmington, New Mexico, where she graduated from Farmington High School in 1960. Known for her beauty and friendliness, she was honored when celebrity Pat Boone voted her the “Most Beautiful Girl” at her school. She excelled in secretarial skills—typing, shorthand, and stenography—talents that became the foundation of her career.

Following graduation, Sandy embarked on an exciting adventure to Washington, D.C., where she worked as a secretary for the FBI. Around that time, she met the love of her life, Charles Leon Weir. They married on March 25, 1961, beginning a devoted marriage that lasted 56 years until Charles’ passing in 2017.

Sandy’s greatest joy was her family. She is survived by her children, Tracey Weir Melcher (John) and Gregory Scott Weir (Wendy); grandchildren, Tripp Melcher (Hayley), Holly Melcher Baird (Luke), Katie Weir Menchaca (Manny), and Libby Weir (fiancé Javier); and two great-grandchildren, Elliott and Charlie Kate Menchaca. Her love for her family was immeasurable, and she relished every moment spent with them.

In her free time, Sandy was a self-taught, talented artist, a Master Gardener, a wonderful cook, and an avid reader.

Professionally, Sandy was a trailblazer in the tourism and chamber of commerce industries in Texas. In 1974, she became the first woman hired by the City of Huntsville to create and direct a Visitors and Convention Bureau (VCB), helping the city become the first small Texas town to pass a hotel/motel tax to fund tourism efforts. She went on to serve as Director of the Huntsville VCB and Vice President of the Huntsville Chamber of Commerce for 12 years. Sandy later led chambers in Athens, Cedar Hill, and Duncanville, often serving as the first woman in leadership roles traditionally held by men. Her vision, determination, and leadership left a lasting legacy in each community.

Her professional service included leadership in numerous organizations: two terms as President of the Huntsville Chapter of Business and Professional Women’s Association, memberships in Lions Club, Kiwanis, and Rotary Clubs across Texas, and completion of the six-year Institute for Organization Management at SMU. She also received a scholarship to attend the Harvard Organization Management Graduate Program—an honor that reflected her pioneering spirit and professional excellence.

After retiring from chamber work in 1993, Sandy continued serving others through work in Medicare supplemental insurance, traveling across South and East Texas to help seniors understand their options.

In 2006, Sandy and Charles moved to Boerne, Texas, to be closer to family. They became members of First United Methodist Church of Boerne, where Sandy found deep spiritual fellowship. She attended the Walk to Emmaus and later helped form a “Fourth Day” group with seven close friends—women she lovingly called her “Sisters in Christ,” who became some of the most treasured companions of her later life.

She leaves behind a legacy of love, resilience, and service that will continue to inspire all who knew her.

Memorial Service A memorial service will be held on Friday, October 10, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. at First United Methodist Church, 205 James Street, Boerne, Texas.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Sandy’s honor to Stephen’s Ministry, in care of First United Methodist Church of Boerne.