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Sandra Tressler Obituary

HERRIN -- Sandra L. Tressler, 40, passed away at 12:45 p.m. Tuesday, May 10, 2011, in her home.

Sandra was born on Aug. 5, 1970 in Carbondale, the daughter of Leta Phelps and Wayne Gulley.

She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Herrin.

Survivors include her four beautiful children, Ashley Tressler, Nevin Tressler, Anatasia Tressler, and Lance Hackerall of Herrin; her mother and father; her brother, Michael and Susie Gulley of Tamaroa; and her very special friends, Daniel and Melody Hall of Herrin.

Services will be at 11 a.m. on Friday, May 13, in Johnson-Hughes Funeral Home in Herrin with the Rev. Mark Hutson officiating. Burial will be in Herrin City Cemetery. Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m. Friday at the funeral home.

Memorials may be made to the family, c/o Johnson-Hughes Funeral Home, 201 S 13th Street, Herrin, IL 62948.

For more information or to sign the memorial guest register, visit www.hughesfuneralhomes.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Southern Illinoisan from May 11 to May 12, 2011.

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Carol Bryant

May 11, 2011

i worked with Sandra at Ferrellgas and we became friends, she did email me a few monthes ago and told me of the cancer spot. My heart goes out to all her children . You were the world to her ! she was a great mom and loved you all so very much. She will always be with you !
Carol Dunn Bryant

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