Sandra Rae Thomas

Sandra Rae Thomas passed into God’s arms October 27, 2016. Sandy was born to James and Genetta Branham on August 1, 1942 in Beaumont, Texas. In her youth her family moved first to Venezuela and then to Aruba. It was here that Sandy developed many special friendships that lasted her lifetime. She truly enjoyed the island life and loved sharing these memories with her family. After graduating from Lago High School, she moved back to Texas. Houston soon became her home and this is where she happily devoted her life to raising her family, traveling with her husband, and eventually becoming a doting grandmother. Her most cherished moments were spent at family cookouts by the pool, surrounded by her husband, children, and grandchildren.

Sandy is preceded in death by her loving husband of 35 years, Bob Thomas; her parents, James and Genetta Branham; and a son, Randy Michael Curry.

Sandy is survived by her children, Angela Dentler and husband Dale, Colin Curry, D’Nette Dodds and husband Dale, Dana Sheward, Jeff Thomas and wife Stacy; her treasured grandchildren, Dalton, Dane, Cody, Lauren, Cade, Ryan, Mary, Kyle, Brandy, Brock, Teylor, Hope, Chase and Cole; her sisters Esther Tanner, Martha Huffman and husband Don; her brothers James Branham Jr., and wife Ruby, Eldon Branham; her first husband Mike Curry; as well as countless other family members and friends who loved her dearly.

A celebration of Sandy’s life will be held on Saturday, November 19, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. at Memorial Oaks Funeral Home with a reception to follow. Memorial Donations may be made in Sandy’s name to the American Cancer Society at www.cancer.org