Sandra Lee Todd

Sandra’s walk of 85 years upon this earth created a long and sublime segment of blessing experienced by all who encountered her sweet, authentic soul. She made her exit on March 17, 2026 to be with the Lord. Sandra grew up on Canadian soil where she was a dedicated daughter and attentive sister.

Among her loving commitment to her family, she found time to figure-skate, play hockey, cheerlead, and participate in athletics for her school, Barrie Collegiate. While working as a television producer in Toronto, she met her first husband who brought her to Texas and she never looked back. She raised three daughters – Stacy, Allison, and Marisa – and was a veritable pillar for them, a perennial font of love, sagacity, and grace. She extended this to everyone who walked through the door of her home: her friends (numerous!), her children’s friends, and neighbors. Never has there been a gentler spirit than that found in Sandra Todd. Her willing vulnerability disarmed even the most contrarian.

Sandra was an esteemed colleague at Dallas City Hall and KERA, but her primary pursuit and identification was as an artist. She possessed a grand talent for depicting diverse peoples, colorful florals, celebrating various cultures and customs. Her astute sensibilities with color enchanted onlookers. Sandra sold most of the works she created. In her later years, her artistic inclinations were expressed through knitting. Her artistry extended into the kitchen. She was a gifted cook and baker as well. She shared her love of fine and culinary arts with her grandchildren. Sandra loved deeply and lived fully. She cherished her family and friends, and found joy in creating art—whether in painting classes or the pottery studio. She delighted in simple pleasures: gelato, tea, toast with jam, and long lunches out. She adored her dogs, Mikey and Ling-Ling, and spent happy hours watching cardinals visit her in the backyard. Her personality shone through in everything she loved—wearing colorful Mexican tunics and jewelry, listening and singing to ABBA and Andrea Bocelli, and surrounding herself with her favorite colors, purple and orange.

She enjoyed playing cribbage, murder mysteries, Korean soap operas, and Sunday church followed by Bible study. She loved to travel, hunt for treasures at antique stores, go to the movies, and cook for friends—especially her homemade salsas and soups.

Sandra had a playful spirit. She would gleefully shout “WEEEEE!” when the car hit a bump, sprinkle conversations with Spanish phrases, and embrace silliness wherever she found it. She also cared deeply for others, supporting causes like the ASPCA and always making space in her life for kindness and connection.

A dear friend to many, Sandra formed strong and lasting bonds. Her love was genuine, her care constant, and her presence a source of joy and comfort. She brought a sense of adventure to life—thrifting, exploring Mexico’s artisan trails, traveling far and wide, vacationing in Wimberley, snow skiing in Banff, cooking egg rolls, crafting bread dough ornaments, and redecorating spaces with creativity and flair.

Sandra’s gentle openness drew people to her—often quite literally, as strangers felt compelled to hug her. Though her journey here has ended, the love and light she gave and the joy she spread continue to live on in all of us who were fortunate enough to know and love her. Sandra is preceded in death by her father, Allan, her mother, Eileen, her husband, Stuart, and her beloved grandson, Guillermo Gustavo Temple. She is survived by her daughters, Stacy Anne, Allison Lee, and Marisa Elena, her grandchildren, Jazmin, Annabella, Colin, and Massimo, and her great-grandchildren, Miguel and Ximena.

Funeral services will take place at Laurel Land Funeral Home located at 6300 S. R.L. Thornton Fwy, Dallas, TX 75232 on

Friday, March 27th at 10: 00 AM

In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to the SPCA or the Dallas Animal Shelter in her honor.