Sandra Nadine Jackson

Sandra Nadine Jackson, 74, of Montrose Colorado, passed away peacefully in her sleep with her son Shanon and daughter Sheila at her side.

Sandra was born July 9, 1950, in Grand Junction, Colorado, to Roy Garner & Nadine (Smith) Garner. Sandra was the third oldest out of eight siblings, growing up in Grand Junction Colorado. Sandra left her schooling her Junior year in High School and married the love of her life.

Sandra met Sammy Jackson when she was 15 years young and Sam being 18 years young. They were united in marriage on June 16th 1968, celebrating 56 years of marriage. Sandra and Sam made their home on the Western Slope, living in Grand Junction, Olathe, Montrose & Ridgway.

Sandra worked at RE1J School District as a cook, clerk at Walmart, Target & JC Penny’s in Montrose & Grand Junction. Sandra also worked at Mountain Market and 2nd Chance Thrift Store in Ridgway. Sandra was a talented seamstress and an amazing homemaker. In Sandra’s last few years, she cleaned for several clients with her husband Sam.

Sandra and Sam had three children, Shanon, Dean, & Sheila Jackson. Sandra was an amazing mother and instilled the teachings of Christianity in each of their lives. Sandra was a woman of God, a woman of amazing faith and devotion to God. Sandra enjoyed reading her bible, going to church, her grandchildren & great grandchildren, and spending time with her family. She knew how to pray and prayed fiercely for her family every day. Sandra was a devoted child of God & worshiped and praised Jesus Christ our Lord & Savior.

Sandra was giving and loving and had a goofy personality. She will be deeply missed by her family and friends. Sandra’s love of her life, Sam, passed away 271 days before Sandra took her last breath. Sandra’s life was never the same after Sam died, Sandra literally died of a broken heart. The family finds peace during this trying time knowing that Sandra has been reunited with Sam in the Kingdom of God.

Sandra is survived by her son, Shanon & Dorthy Jackson of Pueblo, daughter, Sheila & Keith Sanders of Delta, Colorado. Sandra has 7 grandchildren & 16 great children. Sandra is survived by her sisters, Judy & James Garner of Montana, Laura & Rick Romisch, brother Scott & Tammy Garner, brother Albert & Silvia Garner, brother Tommy & Crystal Garner, & Pat and Patty Garner all of Grand Junction, along with many nephews & nieces. Sandra is preceded in death by her parents, Roy & Nadine Garner, Husband Sam Jackson, brother Terry Garner and her infant son Dean Jackson.

Donations can be made to Grace Community Church, 16731 Woodgate Road, Montrose Colorado 81401. Services to celebrate and honor Sandra’s life will be on Saturday, August 17th, 2024, at 11:00am at Grace Community Church followed by a committal service at Dallas Park Cemetery, Ridgway, Colorado. Sandra’s family would also like to invite everyone to join them after her services back to Grace Community Church for food, refreshments and fellowship.

Crippin Funeral Home and Crematory is assisting Mrs. Jackson’s family. 970-249-2121