Sandra Kay Matthews

Services for Sandra Kay Matthews, 71, of Longview, Texas will be Saturday, September 20, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. at Croley Funeral Home Chapel in Gladewater, Texas with Pastor David Farmer officiating. Sandra passed in Longview on Sunday, September 14, 2014 after showing unimaginable strength and courage in the face of a physical illness. Sandra was born in Longview to William and Bessie Matthews on November 16, 1942. She graduated from Longview High School in 1961. Sandra had a love for tennis, reading and trains. She worked for a time as an employee of Union Pacific Railroad. Her joy was found in her children whom she loved unreservedly. She also shared a special friendship with Beverly Neville who often joined with her in prayer for those she loved. Beverly was her prayer angel in many ways, and her friendship was cherished. Sandra is survived by her sons: William L. LaFerney and wife Sara, and Stacy C. LaFerney; daughters: Kelly L. Cole and husband Benny, and Tracy K. Myers and husband Patrick; sisters: Sue Davis and Lynda Mathews; grandsons: Garrett, Hayden, Dalton, Chris, Ashton and Lincoln. Sandra Kay Matthews will always be remembered for her compassion and empathy as well as a feisty resolve to face life and challenge head on. A special "thank you" to those at Beacon Hospice for the care they gave during this difficult time.