Sandra Jane Stewart, 82, of Waco, peacefully passed away Thursday, April 21, 2022.
Graveside service will be held at 2pm Wednesday, April 27 at Morgan Cemetery, Morgan, Texas.
Sandra was an avid Lady Bear basketball fan for many years. She was a season ticket holder, never missed a home game, and made several road trips to support them.
Her door was always open for fellowship of any kind. Whether it was a cup of coffee, a card or domino game or just a visit around the dining room table. She was always up for a day on the town and would insist that you “just come over here and ride with me.”
Her six grandchildren were her pride and joy and she loved each of them in a way that made them feel special. She followed all of their sporting events and would be the loudest one in the stands. When her grandkids were reminiscing about her, they all agreed on many things. Two things specifically, she was a pro at the hundred-dollar handshake and you were never going to leave her house hungry. She could whip up a dessert, an entire meal or call in a pizza delivery before you knew what was happening. And, they will always remember the good times that were shared over Bush’s chicken tenders on Tuesday nights.
Sandra is survived by her loving husband of 63 years, Leland Stewart; children, David Stewart and Debbie Van Cleave; grandchildren, Brittany Van Cleave, Maxwell Stewart, Blake Van Cleave, Logan Stewart, Hannah Lessenger, and Alex Stewart; and great grandchildren, Kylee, Wesley and Adeline; siblings, Wanda Jones, Judy Slover, Nancy Halcomb, Paul Pitts, Toni St. John, Teresa Painter and Donna Burden and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
Sandra was preceded in death by her parents, James and Olah (Boyett) Pitts; and brothers, James “Sonny” Pitts and Jimmy Dale Pitts.
Sandra will be dearly remembered and missed by all who knew and loved her, especially those who called her “Nana”.
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So sorry to hear about Sandra. She was the sweetest person I knew. I loved working with her those years. She was always bringing something to the shop she had cook. She was a good cook. She will be dearly missed. I will be praying for all of you.
Gentle Hands from Heaven guide us through life twists and turns.
So many things to temp us.
Won’t we really ever learn.
Gentle Hands are very patient, let them be your daily staff.
They point us in the right direction.
Its when we fail and then we deserve his mighty wrath.
Gentle Hands will nudge you when your steps are small and short.
Don’t be afraid to step up.
Let Him guide you from the very start.
Gentle Hands guide us to love and not to hate.
Labor to buy our daily needs.
Its never right to take.
Gentle Hands touch our heart and take away the pain.
He touches our lives in such a way.
We never are the same.
Gentle Hands will comfort you when your days are long and steep.
He’s never to far away to help.
You never have to weep.
Gentle Hands to caress you when you’ve been hurting for so long.
There’s someone above who loves you.
His Gentle Hands are very strong.
Raymond Carey
I am so sorry about your loss! I don’t know about the hundred-dollar handshake but I think she had a hundred- dollar smile. She was a beautiful lady inside and out. I know she truly loved her family. Praying of peace and comfort.
Terri Midgett
I am so very sorry for your loss. Your Mom was a truly lovely lady. My love and thoughts are with you all. Your wonderful memories with carry you through your loss. My prayers are for all of you.
Toni Clerihew
So sorry for your loss. We use to be neighbors in Patton Texas. Such a good family. Prayer’s for all of you during this sad time.
So sorry for your loss 💐🙏May God comfort you in your time of need
So sorry to just find out about Sandra’s passing . She was such a beautiful person, inside and out! She was so kind to everyone! Heaven gained a beautiful Angel! ❤️