Sandra Lea Nelson

Sandra Lea Nelson October 21, 1943, ~ September 15, 2024 Sandra was the sixth child born to parents Leslie William Crews and Rachel Carson Crews, residents of Roscoe (now Sun Valley) California. The family moved to Little Rock, California when Sandy was three years old. She went on to be a graduate of Palmdale High School in 1961. Sandy married Allen Nelson of Palmdale California in March 1963 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Family and friends attended the ceremony with Sandys brother Norman being best man and Dorothea Zoller as brides maid. The honeymoon was the beginning of a lifelong love of travel visiting Frazier Park, Lake Tahoe and San Francisco. Scenic road trips cris crossing the country would be a regular family activity throughout their life together. Along with ownership in several businesses in Palmdale Sandys professional career included 19 years as an elementary school librarian in the Palmdale School District. She took joy in holidays decorating the library and even dressing up as a clown every Halloween for the children. Truly a dedicated Los Angeles Dodger fan, once even winning an essay contest to be an honorary "bat boy" for a game. Following the Dodgers, Sandy spent ten years following the team spring training in Vero Beach, Florida and ten more as the team spring training moved to Glendale, Arizona. Sandras hobbies and relaxing time were spent enjoying road trips, listening to Elvis, reading, and puzzles. She enjoyed spending time with her family above all else. Sandra had a deep faith as well that she always found comfort in. Sandra was preceded in death by her Mother Rachel Crews and Father Leslie Crews, sisters Catherine, Patsy, Marie, Dorothy and brother Paul. She was survived by her loving husband Allen of 61 years, her son Doug and wife Rhonda, son Phillip, son Steve and wife Tina. Grandchildren Keith and wife Stephanie, Samuel and wife Chelsea, Shannon and fianc Victoria, Steven and wife Morgan, Emily, along with great grandchildren Lily, Ronin, Kayden, Aubrey, Layne, Briar, Ava, Saylor, Rylee, Sydney, and Kyle. Her brother Norman, sister in-law Terry and husband Louie. Donations may be made to the charity of your choice in Sandras name. The Nelson Family invites you to join them in honoring and remembering Sandra Lea Nelson Rosary will be held September 30,2024 from 4-8 pm. Mass will be held October 1, 2024, at 11:00 am Reception to follow Mass To be held at: St. Malachy Catholic Church 407 W. E St. Tehachapi, CA. 93561 Graveside will be held at: Desert Lawn Memorial Park 2200 E. Avenue S Palmdale CA 93550 Wood Family Funeral Service in Charge of Arrangements.
Cemetery
Desert Lawn Memorial Park
2200 E. Ave. S
Palmdale CA 93550
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Rosary and Vigil
Monday, September 30, 2024
4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
St. Malachy
407 W E St,
Tehachapi CA 93561
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Mass
Tuesday, October 1, 2024
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
St. Malachy
407 W E St,
Tehachapi CA 93561
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Graveside
Wednesday, October 2, 2024
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Desert Lawn Memorial Park
2200 E. Ave. S
Palmdale CA 93550
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Funeral Home
Wood Family Funeral Service
321 West F Street
Tehachapi CA - 93561
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(661) 822-6897
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