Sandra Jean Colby, 78, passed away after a long period of health problems Feb. 13, 2023, in Dallas.   
Sandy, as she liked to be called, was born May 19, 1944 and grew up in Akron, Ohio.  She moved to Texas in 1975 and the Kemp area in the early 80s.  
Sandy worked in Sheet Metal Manufacturing in Terrell for many years and she loved her cat Casey Marie very much.  
She was most caring and tender hearted towards everyone she met. She was a beloved sister and aunt.  
Her parents and her life partner Annette Cannada preceded her in death.  
Those left to cherish her memory are sisters Carol Huestis and Mary Brunton, nieces and nephews John Reitz, Jay Reid, Jill Johnsey, Joanne Reitz, Janet Thornton, John Brunton, Jimmy Brunton, Melanie Cannada and Michon Cannada, numerous extended family and friends who will miss her dearly.