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Watch A Life Celebration by Franklin's Celebration of Life for Sandra Lein Hendricks on Livestream.com. https://livestream.com/accounts/7325565/sandraleinhendricks On November 1, 1957 in Wichita Falls, Texas Sandra Johnson Hendricks made her debut here on earth. Her parents, Herman and Rosie Johnson had no idea what impact their only baby girl would have on the lives of those she came in contact with. Even as a young child, Sandra moved to the beat of her own drum. She was very outgoing and rarely met a stranger. She left lasting impressions and built her first set of life-long friendships while attending Wichita Falls, Texas Schools. At the tender age of 7, Sandra accepted Christ and became a member of St John Baptist church in Wichita Falls, Tx. Amongst other things, she found joy in playing the piano for her Sunday school class. As an adult, she continued her spiritual growth and became a very active member at St. John College Heights Baptist Church. It was during this period that she was able to make an impact in her community and surrounding areas. Possessing a true servant’s heart, Sandra faithfully engaged in street ministry, community outreach, and other service related roles. Sandra was taught the importance of education and later develped a passion for it. She completed her education and obtained degrees from Cisco Junior College, Southwest Texas State-Bchelor’s Degree-Psychology, and Universit of Texas-Master’s Degree – Education Administration. While pursuing her degree at Southwest Texas she met and later married Ray Hendricks, her husband for 34 years. A woman of faith and the heart of the Ray Hendricks clan she helped spiritually shape their family by her tireless Christian example while raising their 3 children Darrick, Deandrea and Desirae The Christian morals she instilled in her children, has also been shown through her granddaughters Alaijah and Darriah. Sandra was known for her ease in frequent conversation; even with total strangers. Her sweet and simple demeanor won the trust and hearts of many, who even now are being changed by witnessing her unconditional love for people and faith in God. Her signature gift of joy was shown through her constant smiling, laughter, and joking around. These memories will never be forgotten. Amongst other things, Sandra served as the president of the Junior Women’s Auxiliary at both church and district levels. During her tenure as president of St John Regular Baptist District Association Junior Women’s Auxiliary she made lasting impressions and developed additional life-long friendships. Following her husband in his calling, Sandra later joined Rehoboth Baptist Church, after her husband became pastor. As a membe of Rehoboth, Sandra was instrumental in re-establishing Rehoboth’s Junior Mission as well as creating the B.O.M.B (Bone of My Bone) Marriage Ministry. Sandra served 28 years with the Austin Independent School District. The first half of her career was spent at Norman Elementary where she touched many lives of students as a parent training specialist and later teacher. After being in the classroom, she decided to move into educatonal administration. The later part of her career she returned to the classroom and hoped to retire from Casey Elementary. She moves on to celebrate in heaven with her grandsons, Chauncey Jr, and Duece; father, Herman Johnson; maternal grandparents, Daniel and Katie Pride; and paternal grandparents, Thelma Jones and Charlie Johnson. She leaves to carry on her legacy; husband Ray Hendricks, children Darrick Hendricks, Deandrea (Robert) Blades, and Desirae (Chauncey) Patterson, two beloved granddaughters, Alaijah Hargrove and Darriah Hendricks, mother, Rosie Johnson, brothers, Herman Johnson, Renard Johnson and Darryl (Tracey) Johnson and a host of other relatives and friends.

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Sandra Lein Hendricks

November 1, 1957 - December 20, 2015