Sandra Anne Pell
March 26, 1951 ~ April 4, 2022
On Monday, the 4th day of April 2022, Sandra Anne Pell, of Palestine, Texas, departed to her eternal home in Heaven. She was 71 years of age when the Lord called her home. Mrs. Pell was born in Little Rock, Arkansas on the 26th day of March 1951 to parents Reginald E. Deem and Ethel Virginia Williams Deem.
Mrs. Pell was a wife, mother, Gigi, and a retired history teacher. She taught at Palestine and Westwood school districts for many years helping to mold young students into successful adults. Mrs. Pell also previously owned and operated MR& MSTree Farm and Sweet Dreams Winery, with her husband, Mike. During that time, she won 42 medals at numerous wine competitions.
Mrs. Pell was a talented musician, playing the piano at Bassett Road Baptist Church. She had a passion for flowers, gardening, traveling and was able to journey to many places throughout her life. Her granddaughter, Erin, captured her heart when she was born, and from that moment she spent much of her time spoiling her and making memories together.
Mrs. Pell joined in Heaven her parents Reginald and Virginia Deem, husband David Vance, and her brother, Phillip Deem.
Mrs. Pell was loved by many and will be missed by her husband of 27 years, Mike Pell; daughters, Alyson White and husband Thomas of Houston, and Mandara Vance and husband Larry Woodall of Palestine; brothers, Bill Deem and Paul Deem; and granddaughter, Erin White. She also leaves behind numerous nephews, other family members, friends, and former students.
A Celebration of Life service to honor Mrs. Pell is to be conducted at half past three o'clock in the afternoon, on Saturday, the 9th day of April 2022 in the Rhone Memorial Chapel.
Memorial and cremation services for Sandra Anne Pell are in care of Rhone Funeral Home, 3900 S. State Highway 19, Palestine, Texas.
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Mike, I am so sorry for your loss. Pat Camp
To the WHOLE Pell Family…..A GREAT LADY has departed this life!!!! Sandra and I worked at Westwood for several years and MY Daughter thought the WORLD of her. LOL…she Always wanted to give me a bootle of her “private stash” wine….BUT since I don’t drive I alway said I BET IT”S GOOD!!!! and from what has been said…I MUST HAVE BEEN GOOD!! I will ALWAYS remember her sweet smile and her LOVE for kids….I don’t think there was EVER a child who came through her door that she didn’t love!!! May the Lord’s blessings be upon you in this time of “sorry” but we all know that someday we will all be BACK together….MANY HUGS to the family!!!
Coach Jay Witt…Hugoton Ks
Mike, I’m so sorry.
Cindy Cook
Mrs. Pell was a wonderful teacher and had a positive impact on every student’s life who had the privilege of being in her classroom. She was a kind, understanding, and caring person who really showed her students that they mattered. The world lost a wonderful person yesterday. I hope she knew the immense love we all had for her.
I taught with Sandra at Washington Sixth Grade Center in the nineties. She was such a sweet woman & kind, patient, and knowledgeable teacher. Her students loved her & greatly enjoyed her class & the projects they were able to do while there. She will be missed by many. ï¸
I loved Mrs. Pell she was one of my favorite teachers and she always took the time to help every single one of us because of her I was able to pass my history tests. She will be greatly missed but never forgotten. My condolences go out to the family and I will keep yall in my prayers as we mourn this sweet lady who touched many hearts.
Sandra and Mike are cousins on my mother’s family. We lost contact for many years. Mike tracked down my niece and we have been blessed. When I came to Texas to visit my daughters Sandra open her home and heart and made me feel so Loved even though it was the first time we met. One day I’ll get to tell her so when we meet in heaven.
Mandy, Alyson and Mike, as you know, Sandra and I were friends for many years. I was so sorry to see that you all had lost her. I’m remembering some good times we had on Lake Ioni. I hope your happy memories of her will sustain you in the hard days to come. Much love to you all.
So sorry for your loss. I know you will really miss her.
So very sorry for your loss Mike. May God comfort you during this time. Arthur Glenn former Palestine firefighter.
My condolences and prayers to you and
your whole family. I was blessed to have Mrs. Pell as my 6th-grade history teacher. Many fun and wonderful memories of her and how compassionate and dedicated she was to her students. Im thankful for the impact and investment she made in my life. Forever remembered. Kristin Poole Steely
Very sorry for your loss.
I really appreciate her dedication to the teaching profession. As her principal, I greatly appreciated her knowledge of the subjects she taught and her unique ways of reaching her students.
Thank you for your contributions to better our students.
Enjoyed your talks and laughter and letting our granddaughters play. So sorry for your loss Mike. Prayers and condolences to you and the family. May you find comfort & support from our Heavenly Father Above.
She was one of the sweetest and nicest teachers I had my junior year. To hear of her passing truly saddens me. The world is a little bit darker without her in it. My condolences to the family.