Sandra Pursley

Sandra Jane Cooper, Halbardier, Pursley, born Nov. 3, 1945 in Tucson, Arizona to John Henry Cooper Jr. and Mary Helen Baggett, passed from this life in the early morning hours of December 24, 2023 at 78 years of age after a long brave battle with COPD. She was preceded in death by her parents, her first husband George Clayton Halbardier, who died at 21 years of age, sister Mary Elaine Davis, sister Patricia Ann Obregon, brother John David Cooper. She is survived by her devoted husband of 57 years, James B. Pursley, of Bergheim, TX., a daughter, Sheryl Lynn Pursley, and a son, Bryon D. Pursley both of San Antonio, TX., 6 grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren. Sandra was a very loving wife and mother and had many interests over the years. She and her husband traveled many miles and walked through many cemeteries doing family history research. She compiled a large library of family records and photographs. She also was a stained glass artist and created some beautiful works for her house. She had a great love of cooking, often experimenting in the kitchen. She prepared many special meals for her family. She had a green thumb and was so proud of the many gardens she created around the house, filled with antique roses, flowers, and herbs. Most of all she loved family time and being among her friends. She will be dearly missed.

Sandy
“Helper and Defender”

“If I take the wings of the dawn,
If I settle at the farthest limits of the sea,
even there your hand shall guide me,
and your right hand shall hold me fast.”

– Psalm 139:9-10 –

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.