Sandra Kay “Sandy” McAllister, 71, of Memphis, passed away Monday, October 19, 2026, in Borger.
Funeral services took place at 4 p.m. Saturday, October 24, 2026, at First Methodist Church in Memphis, with Dr. Stan Cosby and Zack Altman officiating. Cremation followed the service. Viewing was held on Friday, October 13 at the funeral home, with the family receiving friends from 4 to 6 p.m. Arrangements were under the care of Robertson Funeral Directors of Memphis.
Sandy was born August 22, 1955, in Memphis to Nathan William and Jackie Marie McCallum Altman. She grew up in Hall County and graduated from Estelline High School. On November 15, 1975, she married Gary Lynn McAllister in Estelline.
Sandy worked as a butcher at the local grocery store for 30 years before retiring. She was a selfless woman with the kindest of hearts, always caring for others and cherishing the people she loved. Her family was the center of her life, and she treasured time spent with her children, grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.
Sandy also enjoyed attending NASCAR races with her husband, sharing laughter and friendship with her Wild Card group, and participating in the Oliver’s Circle ladies’ group at the Methodist church. Her kindness, generous spirit, and love for her family and friends will be deeply missed by all who knew her.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Gary, on February 20, 2022; her brother, Stevie Altman; and her grandson, Ethan.
Survivors include her daughter, Lesha Krieg and husband Jeremy, of Stinnett; her son, John McAllister, of Memphis; her brothers, Stanley Altman and wife Carolyn, of Vernon, Timmy Altman and wife Ronda, of Kirkland, and Terry Altman and wife Trudie, of Memphis; her sister, Connie Murdock, of Memphis; her grandchildren, Kaylaneth and husband Erik, Astin, Mattie, and Jourdan; her great-granddaughter, Sadie; and numerous nieces and nephews.
The family requests that memorials be made to Hall County Home Delivered Meals in Memphis.
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