Sandra "SanDee" Sweazea

Sandra Lee “SanDee” Sweazea passed away January 9, 2021. She was born in Dallas on February 17, 1951 to Robert Lee and Bertie Mae (Guinn) Thurmond, both of whom met her in Heaven along with her beloved son, Bart Alan Sweazea and grandson, Tim Fruge. SanDee married the love of her life and her best friend, Bill Sweazea, on February 9, 1968 in Wichita Falls, Tx and together they raised a wonderful son and daughter in the Terrell community. For over 34 years, SanDee worked for, and retired from, American National Bank where her dedicated work ethic, attention to detail and her impeccable customer service helped her advance to the title of Vice President. She began her banking career as a teller, then as the supervisor of tellers, wires and collections. She became an integral part of the BSA (Bank Secrecy Act) Department, which she managed with great precision and accuracy until her retirement. During her career at the bank, she served as a great mentor to so many that came through the doors as they began their own professions in banking. SanDee’s heart for others was not just evident in her workplace, it was a staple of her personality and there are many instances of her helping others whether it was a timely phone call, sending a card, preparing a home cooked meal, being a fun travel buddy or just merely being a shoulder to lean on and an ear to listen. Her smile brightened everyone’s day and she made sure to never waste a chance to tell others how much she cared about them. A beautiful lady, inside and out, SanDee will be missed by all who knew her. SanDee is survived by her husband of almost 53 years, Bill Sweazea of Terrell; daughter, Daphne Hill of Antlers, OK; grandchildren: Russell Rand and his wife Alyssa, Robyn Rand, Jayci Hill, Clayton Hill, Briana Sweazea and Bart Sweazea Jr.; great grandchildren: Brylee Emerson, Marle Starkes, Cammie Starkes, Ruger Starkes, Landon Rand, Lindsley Rand and Raylin Rand; daughter-in-law, Darla Sweazea; sister, Patricia Grubbs as well as other extended family and a host of friends, all of whom will each miss SanDee dearly. Graveside service will be at 2:00pm, Saturday, January 16, 2021 at Campground Cemetery. She will lie in state on Friday, January 15, 2021 beginning at 10:00am to 6:00pm at Max Slayton Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers and at the request of her family, memorials may be made to the Lou Gehrig's Disease Foundation at www.als.org.

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Sandra "SanDee" Sweazea

February 17, 1951 - January 9, 2021