Sandy Blackwell

Sandy was born in Dallas, Texas to Marti and Embry Hines on August 4, 1967.  She went to high school in Bridgeport Texas.  She married Curry Blackwell on July 29, 1989, and recently celebrated 35-years together. She attended Texas Tech University and graduated from Caruth Dental Hygiene of Baylor. Sandy enjoyed her 30-year career as a dental hygienist, where she impacted the lives of her cherished patients who returned to her for many years. She served her sorority Alpha Phi as President of the House Board and Treasurer of the Alpha Phi Alumni Chapter at Texas Tech and was active in Live Oak Church.

Sandy was faithful in Bible Study Fellowship, enjoyed her bunco nights, socializing with her friend groups from every stage of her life, and relaxing at home with her dogs and husband. Sandy was a true and loyal friend. She enjoyed traveling with family and friends. Sandy loved life and valued family and her faith above all else. She recently moved to McKinney to be closer to her children, grandchildren, parents, and sister. She was at her happiest being “Gandy” to her grandchildren.

Sandy is survived by her husband Curry Blackwell, her sons Brayden (Kristen) and Tyler (Kristen), parents Marti and Embry Hines, sister Holly Hines, grandson Cooper and granddaughter McCall.

Sandra Suzanne (Hines) Blackwell, 57, of Lubbock, Texas, passed away surrounded by family and friends on October 11, 2024.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to Lubbock Meals on Wheels, or may be sent to Caruth School of Dental Hygiene with the notation Sandy Blackwell Scholarship.