Sandra Lorraine Jelinek
Sandra Lorraine Jelinek
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Sandra Lorraine Jelinek, 69, of Dallas, NC, passed away January 21, 2026 at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia.
She was born in Iredell County on June 1, 1956 to the late Wilson and Ada Brown.
Sandra loved to travel, she loved waterfalls. She enjoyed cooking and working in her puzzle books.
Sandra is survived by her husband of 13 years, David Jelinek; son, Ben Deese; daughter, Lauren Deese Bray; son, Graham Deese; grandchildren, Gideon Xavier Skidmore, Ryan Avery Bray, Eathan Nathaniel Bray, Chloe Deese, Makenna Deese.
All services will be private.
The South Chapel of Greene Funeral service is honored to serve the Jelinek family. Condolences may be shared online at: www.greenefuneral.com.
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