Sandra J. Gaines

Sandra "Sandy" J. Gaines, born September 27, 1936, passed away on Wednesday, November 20, 2002 at the age of 66. Sandy was born in Chicago, IL, but moved to San Antonio as a young girl where she grew up with her parents, Bill and Sue Hobbs, who preceded her in death. She attended Alamo Heights schools, then later went to college at S.M.U. where she became a member of Chi Omega Sorority. Sandy was always very active. In her youth, she won a gold medal in swimming at the Junior Olympics, she was an avid tennis player, a talented artist, cook and gardener. She was a longtime member of the San Antonio Country Club. She was a fashion model and later had a very successful career in retail. More than anything else, Sandy enjoyed time with family and friends. She was a friend to everyone she met as she touched their lives with her very special spirit, kindness, grace and love. She was a great Mom and Grandmother. Sandy will always be in our hearts and will be missed greatly by many. She is survived by her two daughters, Laura Anthony and Lesa Goebel; son-in-law, John Goebel of Dallas, TX; two sisters, Barbie Roberts and her husband, Dick Roberts, Kathy Smith and her husband Robert Smith of Dallas, TX; three grandchildren, Kaitlin, Alexandra, and Daniel Anthony; her longtime love, Carl Idar, Buddy the cat; and innumerable friends.