Sandra Kirk Wier
Sandra Kirk Wier (Sexton), 82 years old, passed away peacefully with her loved ones by her side on December 5, 2023. She was born in Dallas, Texas on August 12, 1941 to James Lee Roy Sexton and Bobbie Jewel Sexton. She had one sibling, Charlotte Ann, who was her best friend in the world. She was preceded in death by her parents, her beloved sister, Charlotte, and her husband, Coy.
Sandra loved to read, and spent much time in the library as a child. When her parents couldnt find her, shed be hiding out in the library, curled up with a good book. She also loved the outdoors, climbing trees, and searching for "pretty" rocks, which she collected. She loved to dance, and was a member of the Golden Debs, the drill team at South Oak Cliff High School. Very well-known at the time, the Golden Debs won many awards, and were frequently on parade on Jefferson Boulevard in Dallas.
Sandra loved to dance, but singing was her favorite. She sang in both the church and school choir in high school and college. She and her sister, Charlotte took piano lessons for seven years and she played for her Sunday School class, as well as playing for friends and family that visited their home. She was of the Baptist faith, and was baptized at the age of 10 at Fernwood Baptist Church.
She attended Lisbon Elementary and South Oak Cliff High (class of 58). She graduated early, at the age of 16, and was a member of the National Honor Society all throughout high school. Sandra went on to attend Arlington State College, which became the University of Texas at Arlington while she was there.
Sandra worked as a Data Entry Supervisor in the oil & gas industry for 23 years at Howard Measurement Company in DeSoto, Texas. She previously worked for Bell Helicopter, Dresser Industries, and Strickland Freight Lines. She retired in 2001 at the age of 60.
Sandra married her late husband Coy, (her elementary school crush), on June 24, 2009, in Justin Texas. At 67 years of age, they became reunited, and fell madly in love.
She LOVED being a Mother to her 2 children, Randall Dean Kirk, and Stacy Gail Godwin. She is survived by her children, 4 grandchildren, Chelsea, Courtney, Troy, and Kelli, as well as 4 great-grandchildren, Cade, Jacob, Ariel, and Ella, and niece, Jamie. Her family was her greatest joy.
A graveside service will be held at 12:00 Noon Monday, December 11, 2023 at Oak Grove Memorial Gardens in Irving, Texas
If desired in leu of flowers, donations can be made in Sandra's name to Hospice of East Texas in Tyler, Tx.
https://hospiceofeasttexas.org/
SERVICES
Graveside Service
Monday, December 11, 2023
12:00 PM
Oak Grove Memorial Gardens
1413 E. Irving Blvd.
Irving, TX 75060