Sandra Darlene Christy Ingram
SANDRA DARLENE CHRISTY INGRAM
Was born January 30, 1967, in Alameda, California and was soon adopted by Ernest and Peggy Christy. She passed from this life June 10, 2024, in Dallas, Texas after a brief illness.
Sandra worked in her parents business until joining the Navy where she served for 9 years as a Computer Data Technician.
Sandra told many stories of being aboard ship and crossing the Equator and the high jinx that ensued. She was very proud of her time in Service to her country. Sandra worked for Hewlitt Packard after leaving the Navy.
She was blessed with a handsome son, Justin Ryan George Christy.
On May 9, 2004, Sandra married Don Greg Ingram, in Las Vegas, Nevada and they soon moved to Fort Sumner to farm, bartend at Freds, and other worthwhile enterprises. In 2009 Sandra connected with her birthmother Fran McFay and her family enlarged. It was stated that Don said that Sandra and Fran did everything in Stereo, Laugh, talk, argue, and yell at the dogs and cats, and at him.
Sandra was always up for fun. Christmas and Birthdays were her favorite times as she was wrapping gifts for everyone. Usually with Strapping tape, many rolls of Duck Tape, wire, many boxes, and anything else she could think of. The rule was you could not use a knife or scissors to aid in the unwrapping of the gift. Just start pulling tape.
Sandra was proceeded in death by her loving husband Don Greg Ingram, her parents Ernest and Peggy Christy, and a sister in law Kim Christy.
She is survived by her son Justin George Christy of Springfield, Missouri. Her Mom, Fran McFay of the home. A brother Richard of California. Two sisters, Deborah Jean Lesnecki of Albuquerque and Nicole McFay of La Port, Indiana. A special niece Shannon Beltz (Krysti) of Albuquerque, and numerous nieces and nephews. A Brother in law, Justin Ingram, and her four legged favorite children, Arielle, and Thalia. Also Many friends that are Ohana. (Family)
Sandra was always told she would be late to her own funeral and she is. She will hopefully be back in New Mexico at the end of the week.
A Memorial Service was held Monday June 17th at 11am at the Church on the Hill with Anna Teeter-Gentile officiating.
