Sandra Picraux Obituary

Sandra "Sandy" Jean Picraux

February 14, 1945 - October 18, 2024

Sandra "Sandy" Jean Picraux, 79, of Lincoln, Neb., passed away peacefully on October 18, 2024. Sandy was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother who will be deeply missed.

Sandy was born February 14, 1945, in Fort Riley, Kan., to Orin and Doris Dillon. As a child and teen, Sandy was involved in Girl Scouts. She was named a Gold Award Girl Scout and was a recipient of the Curved Bar. She graduated from Edgar High School in 1963.

Shortly after graduating, Sandy moved to Lincoln, Neb., where she met Robert "Bob" Picraux. They married on August 28, 1965, and spent the next 59 years in a loving partnership. Sandy dedicated her time to raising their four children while working part time. Once all the kids were in school, she began working full time until retirement.

Sandy and Bob enjoyed traveling all over the U.S. right up until her final days. She was happiest on a beach in the pacific northwest hunting for agates. Sandy loved the outdoors, animals (especially cats) and gardening, but her true calling was as a caregiver to her family. Her selfless love will never be forgotten. She was also known for her kindness, taking in any soul who needed a place to stay, from stray cats to wayward friends of her children.

Sandy is preceded in death by her parents; and her son, Jason Picraux. She is survived by her husband, Bob Picraux; daughter, Leslie Picraux; sons: Corey Picraux (Melissa Tehee) of Smithfield, Utah and Jeffre (Rebecca) Picraux of Lincoln, Neb.; brother, Veon Dillon (Anita Hansen) of Bellevue, Neb.; sister, Marcia (Dave) Jarosik of Fairfield, Neb.; five grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren.

Memorial Services will be held at Roper & Sons South Chapel, 3950 Hohensee Dr., Lincoln, Neb. on Saturday, October 26, with a viewing at 9 a.m., followed by a service at 10 a.m., and lunch to follow.

Condolences online at Roperandsons.com.