Sandra Barbara (Ball) Wensley, age 72, of Las Vegas, Nevada passed away on Monday April 22, 2019. Sandra was the wife of John Riley Wensley, and Mother to Lisa Wensley. Sandra was born September 16, 1946 in United Kingdom.
Sandy was born on September 16th, 1946 in England to Lyndon Howell Ball and Doris Grace Ball. She received her business degree from Kingston College of Further Education in 1965. On September 14th, 1968, she married John Riley Wensley. They had two children - John Scott Wensley who passed at just 6 months old in October of 1971, and Lisa Dawn Wensley.
Sandy had a true passion and zeal for life. She enjoyed gardening, and made every outdoor space a beautiful reprieve. She especially enjoyed decorating, and many believe that she would have made a fine interior designer. She had a very creative nature and loved painting, crafting, and writing - she was a gifted poet. She loved to read and would often finish a book in mere days. She had an insatiable appetite for learning, and constantly sought to broaden her horizons. Her presence filled the room when she arrived, and she was known for her quick wit and ability to connect with people. She cherished her friends and loved ones, and was always there to lend an ear and offer sound advise. She was a woman of deep faith, and served as a deacon of St. Barnabus Episcopal Church in Denver, CO. A leader in any group she was a part of, Sandy often found herself at the head of any board or committee she was a part of. One of her proudest moments was when she became a US citizen in 1996. Whilst living in Lexington, KY she purchased a flailing newspaper called Kentucky Medical News and became the CEO. During the time she owned the business, she increased circulation to not only Kentucky, but the surrounding states as well. She created the "Meta-Stars" program, and a spin-off consultation firm called Client Information Access (CIA). During this time, she was awarded the honorary title of Colonel Sandy Wensley. She was deeply loved and respected by her friends and peers alike.
Sandy was preceded by her son John Scott Wensley and her Husband John Riley Wensley. She was survived by her only daughter, Lisa Dawn Wensley. A memorial gathering for Sandra will be held Friday, October 11, 2019 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Palm South Jones Mortuary, 1600 South Jones Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89146. A cremation will occur.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.palmmortuary.com for the Wensley family.
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