Sandra Kay Phillips

Sandra Kay Phillips obituary, Del Rio, TX

Sandra Kay Phillips

Sandra Phillips Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Sunset Memorial Oaks Funeral Home - New Braunfels on Oct. 28, 2025.

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Sandra "Sandy" Kay Phillips (née Shock), 80, of New Braunfels, Texas, passed away peacefully on October 26th, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.
Sandy was born on June 1 st,1945, in Austin, Texas, to Evelyn Pope Shock. She graduated from Dripping Springs High School in 1963 and ran her business, Austin Van & Storage for over 50 years. She married Kenneth "Kenny" Phillips in April 1964, with whom she shared 40 wonderful years. Sandy was known for her generosity, humor, dedication and grit. She loved tending to her garden, spending time with her family, and would go above and beyond to make every holiday special. She was the heart of every gathering and always had a story to tell.
Sandy is survived by her sons Kenneth Craig Phillips and wife Shaleigh, Charles Kevin Phillips and wife Darlene; her grandchildren, Matthew Phillips, Katy and husband J.R. Nelson, Ryleigh and Preston Phillips; her beloved Aunt, Jane Powers and cousins Gary Powers and Shari Powers Roberts. She is also survived by her former daughter-in-law Anna Matula Phillips, and dear friend Charlotte Willis. She was preceded in death by her husband, Kenny, and her brother, Jim Shock.
A visitation will be held on Friday October 31, 2025, from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm, at Sunset Memorial Oaks Funeral Home. A final viewing will take place on Saturday, November 1, 2025 at 9:00 am, with a funeral service at 10:00 am, at Sunset Memorial Oaks Funeral Home, officiated by Bo Henry. An interment will follow at Fitzhugh Cemetery, Dripping Springs, Texas.
She will be deeply missed and forever remembered. Her family takes comfort in knowing that she is reunited with loved ones that went before her.
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