Sandra Hill Shepard, age 70, went to be with the Lord Friday April 25, 2025, at Christus Good Shepherd in Longview, Texas surrounded by her family. She was born on September 27, 1954, in Marshall, Texas to her loving parents, Grady and Laverne Hill.

Throughout her life, she dedicated herself to the field of childcare, finding great fulfillment in nurturing young minds and creating a positive impact on their development. Her passion for education also led to various conferences, where she eagerly absorbed new ideas and strategies to enhance her skills. When she wasn't immersed in her professional endeavors, she cherished her time outdoors, fully embracing the beauty of nature through camping trips, fishing, excursions, and hunting adventures. Family was the cornerstone of her life. She found immense joy in frequent visits to the bowling alley with her boys, where laughter and friendly competition brought them closer together. These moments spent in the warmth of family companionship were an important part of her happiness, allowing her to create lasting memories that she treasured deeply.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Grady and Laverne Hill and brothers, Kenneth Roy Hill and Grady Harold Hill.

She is survived by her significant other, Richard Allen; sons, Daniel Landrenaux and girlfriend, Olivia Wyatt and Jason and Michelle Landreneaux; sisters, Shirley Crooms and Sheila and Larry Stevens; grandchildren, Caden and Claire Landreneaux, Cutter Landreneaux, Tyler and Carley Landreneaux and Cody and Kristen Poterfield; great grandchildren, Iyla Landreneaux, Case Landreneaux, James Landreneaux, Gabbey Landreneaux and Ryder Poterfield along with numerous cousins, nieces, nephews and other family and friends.

Pallbearers will be Caden Landreneaux, Cutter Landreneaux, Matt Hagen, Lucas Hagen, J.R Oden, and Josh Allen. Honorary pallbearers are Danny Allen and Jeremy Shaw.

A funeral service celebrating Sandra's life will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, May 3, 2025, in the Chapel of Down's Funeral Home officiated by Pastor Glenn Guilliams. Interment will follow at Colonial Gardens Cemetery. A visitation for family and friends will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday, May 2, 2025, at the funeral home.