Sandra Louise Wright

While it is possible to receive good counsel from a wide circle of family and friends, few could do it with the skill and aptitude of Sandra Louise Wright. She had a true talent for helping others reach their full potential and brought out the best in those who sought her help. Sandra was a forward-looking woman whose personality was filled with empathy toward everyone she met. She could be quiet and reserved, but her style of communication was authentic and direct. An excellent communicator, Sandra was a master at using imagery when she explained her ideas and concepts. She seemed to have an endless supply of innovative concepts and strategies for how to help those around her. Her sensitivity, kindness and generous attitude made her a wonderful friend for all who knew her.

From the time she was born on May 5, 1956, Sandra showed a deep concern for others. She was a giving and caring individual, ethical and full of integrity and warmth. Her parents were George and Eva-Jane. Sandra was raised in West Palm Beach, Florida.

Because fellowship was so important to her, Sandra promoted harmony with her siblings. She was raised with two sisters, Eva and Deborah. Sandra was something of the family diplomat. She helped to settle problems and conflicts and kept the family running smoothly.

A good student who was enthusiastic about learning, Sandra was considered by many to be a high achiever. She graduated from Twin Lakes Senior High School in 1974. She enjoyed some classes more than others, having favorite courses and teachers.

Sandra's talents in writing proved to be an asset for her during her college years. She excelled in classes, even in some subjects that didn’t particularly interest her. Sandra became known to her peers as a seeker of wisdom who appreciated all types of courses, especially those in Liberal Arts which allowed her to build on her remarkable retention of general knowledge. She earned her nursing degree at Palm Beach Jr. College. She also pursued graduate school, earning her LVN License.

Able to maintain a positive focus on the potential good to be found in others, Sandra was always ready with solid advice and guidance to offer her group of friends. She was generally friendly to all who knew her, yet to some she seemed quite independent. For those who really knew Sandra, they recognized that she could be full of surprises. Sandra enjoyed a small but solid group of true friends. She would willingly support those friends when they needed it. Because of her ability to read people, she had an uncanny knack for knowing when a friend needed help. Later in life, she became friends with Barbara and Gary Hopkins.

Sandra was romantic, even poetic at times. She was completely devoted to family and friends, able to show her emotions without going overboard about it.

All who knew her would agree that there was a certain kind of magic in how Sandra was able to bond with her children. While she could be a firm disciplinarian, she could also fill the role of being a collaborator with her kids. Sandra was always a mentor who helped her family reach its full potential. Sandra was blessed with one child, James S. Wright. They were also blessed with three grandchildren, Magnolia, Phoenix, who passed in 2012, and one on the way.

Sandra projected a subtle but positive influence in her workplace. She was comfortable working behind the scenes to help everyone get their job done, and she worked hard at all times to help others to reach their highest potential. While her colleagues did not view her as a high-spirited type, Sandra was effective at working with others to gain acceptance for her ideas. Sandra could be a perfectionist at times, but wasn’t one to seek out personal recognitions. She possessed excellent insight and a strong ability to meet schedules. She was an innovator who worked well independently, and she enjoyed the task of meeting a constant array of challenges. Her primary occupation was Labor and Delivery Nurse. She was employed by Darnall Hospital, Metroplex Hospital, and Civil Service.

As an imaginative and inventive person, Sandra was comfortable showing her creative spirit. She enjoyed her leisure time by taking part in various hobbies. Once Sandra took on a new project, she saw it through to its completion. Her favorite pursuits were sewing, quilting, jewelry making, and competition skating. She was content to enjoy her hobbies alone but was also willing to share her interests with others.

Sandra was one who put forth her best effort in every aspect of her life, and that carried over to her participation in sports as well. Her sense of diligence inspired others and in turn drew best efforts from her teammates. Recreational sports included competition skating. Sandra was also something of a sports fan and enjoyed following her favorite events whenever she got the opportunity. Tops on her list were figure skating.

Sandra was a well-respected woman who was charitable in every way. She would contribute without hesitation for the benefit of others. As a result, Sandra received many accolades for varied efforts throughout her life. Some of her most prestigious awards included awards and trophies from competition skating.

Sandra possessed strong skills in long-range planning and project completion, a quality that positively influenced her travel and vacation planning. Favorite vacations included trips to Hawaii.

Sandra was a lover of animals and cherished her pets. One of Sandra's favorites was Radar, an African Gray, Here and Diamond her Cane Corsos. They were her best friends being Radar for 30 years, Here for 10, and Diamond for 13.

As someone who treasured harmony and quiet, Sandra accepted retirement and made the most of it. Her new life involved relocating to Killeen, Texas. In retirement, she found new pleasure in sewing and quilting.

Sandra passed away on October 28, 2012 at home in Killeen, Texas. She is survived by her son, James, grandchildren Magnolia, Phoenix, who passed away in 2012, and sisters Debbie and Eva. Services were held at Crawford-Bowers Funeral Home.

Though she could be a private person at times, Sandra was always able and willing to give of herself. She was so in tune with others that she often seemed able to read their minds. Sandra carried with her an almost mystical sense of life. She was a person who was highly original in her thinking and used metaphors and symbols to describe many aspects of her life. A poetic, intuitive “teacher”, Sandra Louise Wright shared herself freely and family and friends will remember Sandra for the strength of her convictions.