Sandra Lee Spring

Sandy, as everyone knew her, was called home to the Lord unexpectedly January 13, 2013. She was born on October 7, 1949 in Hazelton PA and moved around the United States before settling in Oklahoma, where she met the love of her life, James Spring, who wrote her countless poems over the years. Sandy was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She was a dedicated house wife and mother for many years while the children were in school. The house was her castle and she showed great respect to her very hard working loving husband with the relentless effort she gave to all areas of the home! She was a talented writer, but hid it from everyone. She was a member of Wilmont Place Baptist Church. Before retiring, she worked at S&W Power System and Engines for several years, where she was know as one of the guys. She is preceded in death by her parents, Jack and Vivian Lloyd, and grandson, Mekhail Mangum. She is survived by her husband of 44 years, James Spring, son Eric Spring, daughter and son-in-law, Erin and Mike Mangum, granddaughter Brittani Spring, and grandsons Taylor Spring, Zackary Mangum and Ryen Mangum, sisters Melissa Marsh and Karen Conrad and brother Chip Lloyd and multiple cousins, nieces, and nephews. A private memorial service for family and close friends will be January 26, 2013 at the home of Eric Spring beginning @ 2:00 pm at 9804 Casa Linda, Oklahoma City, OK, 73139. 405-209-0516. She wrote the following for her last wish: To Remember Me At a certain moment, a doctor will determine that my brain has ceased to function and that, for all intents and purposes, my life has stopped. When that happens, do not attempt to instill artificial life into my body by the use of a machine. And don’t call this my ‘death bed’. Call it my ‘bed of life’ and let my body be taken from it to help others lead fuller lives. Give my heart to a person whose heart has caused nothing but endless pain.. Give my sight to a person that has never seen a sunrise, a baby’s face, or love in the eyes of another person. Give my blood to the teenager who has been pulled from the wreckage of their car, so that they might see their grandchildren play.. Give my kidneys to one who depends on a machine to exist from week to week.. Take my bones, every muscle, every fiber, and every nerve in my body, and find a way to make a crippled child walk. Explore every part of my brain (the good parts).. Take my cells, if necessary, and let them grow so that someday a speechless boy will shout at the crack of a bat and a deaf girl will hear the sounds of her baby cry.. Burn what is left of me and scatter the ashes in the winds to help the flowers grow.. If you must bury something, let it be my faults, my weaknesses, and all my prejudices against my fellow man.. Give my sin to Satan. Give my soul to God. If by chance, you wish to remember me, do it with a kind deed or word to someone who needs it. If you do all of this I have asked, I will live on forever. ©Sandra Spring 7-26-09 James wrote her one final poem: Our Life A pretty sweet smile caught my eye I wish she could be mine I said with a sigh I didn’t know that she thought the same This began a funny little game I didn’t put together what was plain to see That she always appeared where I happened to be The more I saw her, the more frustrated I became For she was dating another and I could stake no claim Finally she talked to me and I thought this is great Still she was with another and I just knew I was too late I also wondered if she was flirting with me Finally one night I had the chance to see During a pit stop she appeared on cue When she came over to talk I knew what to do I asked her if she wanted to go riding for awhile She eagerly said yes with that pretty sweet smile Even though my buddies were along for the ride I was so happy she was by my side I had made a deal for the guys to get out After two kisses there was no doubt I knew she liked me and I thought all right It turned out to be a wonderful night It didn’t take long and my heart was won I knew she and I were to become one The Lord blessed us with our kids and our love was endured We made the right choice we were both assured Our grand kids have made our happiness complete But a great grand baby would still be so sweet Now my darling has gone to rest I hope she knew I gave her my best ©JRS, The Okie Poet 1-15-13 To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Sandra Lee Spring please visit our Sympathy Store.