Sandra Kay Gregory

Sandra Kay (Boone) Gregory 82, of Lubbock died at her home November 12, 2019. Sandra was born in Lubbock on August 15, 1937. Sandra, a west Texas native, graduated from Frenship High School in 1955 and from Texas Tech in 1959 with her BS in Home Economics and in 1968 MS in Education.Sandra married Garland Gregory in Wolfforth, Texas on January 25, 1958 and were married for 61 years. Sandra spent most of her career teaching English and reading development. She taught at Frenship Junior High in Wolfforth, Tx, and Temple ISD in Temple, TX. In August 2001 she retired from the Windham School District with her last assignment being at the Montfort Unit in Lubbock. She was a devoted and loving wife, mom, aunt, grandmother and great grandmother. She was such a loving and caring person and never met a stranger and proud of her west Texas heritage. She was also an extremely creative person; just by looking at her home, you would easily see all of her handiwork. Whether it was crocheting, needlepoint, cross-stich or simply decorating her home for holidays, she had a flair for making everyone feel welcomed and special. Sandra was a very devout Texas Tech Red Raider fan. She and Garland were long time season ticket holders to Tech’s football and basketball games. She also enjoyed attending other Tech events including bowl games and basketball tournaments. Sandra is survived by her husband, Garland Gregory, 83; son, Gary Garland Gregory, 56; granddaughter, Brienna Nichole Gregory; grandson, Brandon Daniel Gregory; and one great-grandson, Jakoby Daniel Gregory, all of Lubbock. Other survivors include brother-in-law, Ronnie McWilliams of Lubbock, sister-in-laws, Yuvonna Davis of lubbock, and Karon Mancheck of Austin ; niece, Danielle McWilliams-Carey of Whitesboro; nephew, Dan McWilliams from South L and their families. She is preceded by her son Glen Daniel Gregory of Lubbock and parents, W.D. and Blanche Boone of Pyote, Tx. Her sister, Judy McWilliams; and great-aunts, Mildred Boone and Bessie English, all Lubbock. Services will be 2:00 p.m., Friday, November 15, 2019 at City of Lubbock Cemetery. The family wishes in lieu of flowers donations be made to the Lubbock Children’s Home or Texas Tech Foundation.

Sandra Kay Gregory

August 15, 1937 - November 12, 2019