In Memory Of

Sandra Kay Risley

6/14/1945 - 10/5/2024

Details

Visitation Date

10/18/2024

Visitation Time

12:00 PM

Visitation Location

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 21915 E Cloud Road, Queen Creek

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Service Date

10/19/2024

Service Time

10:00 AM

Service Location

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 21915 E Cloud Road Queen Creek

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About Sandra Kay Risley

Sandra Kay Risley, 79, passed away peacefully on the morning of October 5, 2024 surrounded by her beloved children. Sandy was preceded in death by her husband Jerry, her son Anthony, her parents Samuel and Rula Flake, her sister Deone Croff and her brother Dennis Flake. She is survived by her children Marlina Risley, Scott Risley (Rena Tristan) and Christina (Justin) Allen, her sister Marilyn Llewellyn, her brother Reed Flake, 7 grandchildren and one soon to be great grandchild.

Sandra was born June 14, 1945, in Yuma, AZ. She attended Scottsdale High School and went on to Mesa Community College, where she participated in Pom Pom and was elected Festival Queen. Sandy loved the gospel and was proud to serve a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Salt Lake City, UT at the Family and Church History Center.

Sandy’s life was defined by her selflessness and unwavering love for her faith and family. As a single mother raising 3 children she faced life’s challenges with resilience and strength. She was a devoted mother, loving grandmother and cherished friend. She was dedicated to creating memories with her grandchildren, whom she loved dearly. Sandy will be remembered for her warm smile, open heart, strong faith and infectious laugh. She will be deeply missed, but her spirit will forever remain in the hearts of those she touched.

There will be two times set aside for the Visitation: Friday evening, October 18, 2024 from 6-8:00pm and Saturday, October 19, 2024 at 9:00 am. The service will be Saturday, October 19, 2024 at 10:00 am. All services taking place at the LDS Chapel at 21915 E Cloud Road, Queen Creek, AZ 85142. Burial will take place at the City of Mesa Cemetery, 1212 N Center St., Mesa, AZ 85201 at 12:30 pm.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the humanitarian services in her name. https://philanthropies.churchofjesuschrist.org/humanitarian-services

Honoring Your Loved Ones

Condolences

9 comments

Tony Whitehorn

ago

I am saddened to see that Sandy has passed. I roomed briefly with Jerry Risley in West Phoenix in 1965. He was a generous RM and I was a young fellow prepping to go on my own mission. I really looked up to Jerry and the other RM rommates. They were examples to me. Jerry was so funny and full of life. He was dating Sandy and you could tell, he loved her very much. He loved Johnny Mathis songs and was a romantic at heart. I had the opportunity to call Sandy on the phone in recent years and to speak of their courtship days. A tear for the memory swelled, she expressed her deep apprecation for the call. RIP dear Sandy and Jerry. Live well in the Lord’s arms. – Tony

Connie O

ago

I’m so so sorry for your loss and I’m really feeling hurting for seeing her go to heaven but she is in better place now I’m really goin to miss her love her and I’m still feeling bad goin to miss her a lot she was a lovely lady God bless all you

Marilyn Johnson RN

ago

I didn’t ever meet your Mom but the condolences sound like someone people loved to be around. I send my thoughts to you at this sad time but know you’ll meet again. Enjoy the blessings here until that comes

Janet Fast

ago

I have known and loved Sandy since she was a beautiful little child 10 years old. Our families were very close through the years and Sandy was always the special little sister to all of us. I have been so proud of her many accomplishments and the faith and resilience she has shown throughout her life. . Prayers to her family, and may you all be blessed with the wonderful memories you created with Dear Sandy. Sending love to all of you…..

Shar Durfee

ago

My deepest love for Sandy We always such fun at our Ladies night. I am spending time with my sseetheart im his last days of life.i know of this hard time.its a happy hard time.love you n pray for her posterity

Heather Feather

ago

Aunt Sandy was a fantastic example of how to be a woman of strength, and resilience, and faith, all while serving others and raising her children as a single mom. I loved her holiday pies, especially her banana cream and sour cream lemon pie! And we all had a great love of her chocolate chip cookies. We felt her love for us through her cooking. I smile thinking about sandy and her sisters “skinny dipping” in the pool when no one was around. She will be greatly missed but I’m so excited for the reunion she is having in heaven with those who passed before her. I hope you can feel peace during this sacred time of grief and can feel her around when you need it most. ♥️

Melissa Reed

ago

What a beautiful soul your mom was – she made everyone feel special and cared for ❤️ her love for all of you was so strong and it was a joy to watch her interact with Taylor and Ashlee and Tatum! She will be missed and remembered by so many. I know she is healthy and pain free now and dancing joyfully in Heaven ❤️ love to all of you!

Jeanene Hamman

ago

Marlina, Christina and Scott- Jim and I are feeling for you at this difficult time. We hope you will feel the love and prayers of all of us who cherished the friendship of your Mom and Dad for so many years. We played card games most weekends at your house. Your Dad was in charge of the games (always SO much fun) and your Mom made the yummiest treats! Your Mom was always kind and sympathetic. We were sad to have her move out of our neighborhood. She loved The Lord and her family dearly. She will be missed, but I know she will want you to remember the happy times you all had together. ❤️

Lily L

ago

I’m so sorry for your loss. I would like to share a comforting scripture found in psalms 34:18,”Jehovah God is close to the brokenhearted; he saves those crushed in spirit.