Sandra Kay Wagner Copeland passed away peacefully on September 15, 2025, in Dallas, Texas. She was 74 years old.
Born on December 29, 1950, in Clifton, Texas, Sandra’s journey led her to White Deer in 1979, where she became a cherished member of the community. She later returned to her roots in Clifton.
In May 1995, Sandra married Grant Copeland. Together, they built a beautiful blended family. Sandra is survived by her husband Grant, and her children: Carrie and her husband David Doucette of Vian, Oklahoma; and Christy Ray of Pampa, Texas. She also leaves behind her stepchildren: Darin Copeland of San Angelo, Texas; Trenton Copeland of Roanoke, Texas; and Jayme Leatherman and her husband Gary of Fritch, Texas.
A doting Nana, Sandra will be deeply missed by her grandchildren: Tanner and great-grandson; Rhett Doucette of Tulsa, Oklahoma; Blake and Jacqueline Doucette of Lubbock, Texas; Kyler Ray of Pampa,Clay Ray of Abilene and Cooper Ray of Sharon Springs, Kansas, respectively; Danyell Byassee and her husband Josh of Bristow, Oklahoma; Kirstyn King and her husband Cameron; Kayla Walker and her husband Victor; Sariah Copeland; Jaylea Wallace and her husband Kyle; and Gage and Bella Leatherman. She was also blessed with 10 great-grandchildren.
Sandra is also survived by her sisters, Ronda and her husband Rudy Schultz of Miami, Oklahoma, and Carol and her husband Mike Brooks of Bryan, Texas. Six nieces and two nephews.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Carolyn Olson; her father, Melvin Wagner; her brother, Michael Wagner; and her son-in-law, Timothy Ray.
Her kindness, warmth, and dedication to her family will be forever remembered by all who knew and loved her.
A celebration of Sandra’s life will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 25, 2025, at the First Baptist Church of White Deer, Texas.
