Sandra Elaine "Sandie" Willis

Mrs. Willis was born August 18, 1949, in Nacogdoches a daughter of Stepehn Leon Wingate and Nona Channel Wingate, who both preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by a brother, John Walter Wingate.

She was married to Kenneth Max Willis on November 11, 1967.

Surviving Sandie are her husband of 44 years, Kenneth Max Willis; son, Todd Willis of Nacogdoches; son and daughter-in-law, Scott and Suzanne Willis of Nacogdoches; granddaughter, Maci Elaine Willis of Nacogdoches; brother, Jerry “Sonny” Wingate of Nacogdoches; and a brother and sister-in-law, Miles and Joy Wingate of Nacogdoches.

Sandie attended Central Heights High School. She received her cosmetology license in 1968 and worked several years as a beautician. On May 16, 1991, she graduated from Angelina College receiving an Associate of Applied Science in Nursing degree. Sandie had worked 21 years as a Registed Nurse and was currently employed with Trinity-Mother Francis in Tyler.

She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. Maci was the love of her life. Sandie loved cooking and baking for her family and friends. She also enjoyed working outdoors with her flowers and gardening.

Funeral services are set for 2:00 p.m. Friday, February 10, 2012, at Cason Monk-Metcalf Sunset Chapel, 5400 North St. in Nacogdoches, with Bro. Ronnie Luman and Bro. David Snelson officiating.

Visitation will be held Thursday, February 9, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Cason Monk-Metcalf Sunset Chapel.

Pallbearers: Brad Willis, Brady Willis, Brian Willis, Dusty Arreguin, Mark Spencer, Kevin Wingate, Chuck French, and Wayne Evans.

God Saw You

God saw you getting tired

And a cure was not to be,

So He put His arms around you

And whispered, “Come to me.”

With tearful eyes we watched you

And saw you slip away,

And though we loved you dearly

We could not make you stay.

A golden heart stopped beating

Busy hands are at rest,

God broke our hearts to prove to us

He only takes the best.

(Author unknown)

Sandie’s family wishes to offer a special thanks to the doctors and nursing staffs at Nacogdoches Medical Center, Memorial Hospital, and Stallings Court Nursing & Rehab Center for their care and compassion.

Arrangements are under the direction of Cason Monk-Metcalf Funeral Directors, at 5400 North Street in Nacogdoches.

Online guestbook posted and condolences accepted at www.casonmonk-metcalf.com.