Sandra Ann Nigro-Gage

Sandra Ann Nigro-Gage, age 75, of Mena, Arkansas, died Thursday, March 19, 2015 at the Ranchwood Nursing Center in Yukon, Oklahoma. She was born on Thursday, October 19, 1939 to John Dixson and Evelyn Marie LaPatra Hovanus in Rochester, New York.

Sandra was a woman of many loving attributes by which she lived her life. She was a Godly woman and lived her life in such a way that her family always had a wonderful example of how to love life. Sandra was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, serving in many positions over the years. She enjoyed making people laugh and she had a great sense of humor and loved to tell stories. Sandra was a wonderful cook, and made many different dishes that her family loved; with everyone having their own favorites. She worked as Holly Harshman Elementary Cafeteria Manager from 1984 to 1999 with 21 years of service. Sandra enjoyed quilting, knitting, crocheting and reading. Sandra was a loving mother, sister, grandmother, aunt and friend, and will be missed by all who knew her.

She is preceded in death by her parents; one son, Robert Nigro; and one grandson, Lucus O’Roake.

Sandra is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Richard and Vildan Nigro of Clermont, Florida; two daughters and son-in-law, Doreen O’Roake of Tuttle, Oklahoma and Carrie and Edward Peikert of Tuttle, Oklahoma; seven grandchildren, Elizabeth Peikert of Tuttle, Oklahoma, Katie Peikert of Tuttle, Oklahoma, Courtney Nigro of Atlanta, Georgia, Alara Nigro and Ilayda Nigro of Clermont, Florida, Amber O’Roake of Yukon, Oklahoma, Steven O’Roake of Denver, Colorado; and great-granddaughter, Savanah O’Roake, of Denver, Colorado; special daughter of the heart, Tamara Dunn of Rogers, Arkansas and her children, Shelby Benefield and Aiden Dunn of Rogers, Arkansas; several nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral services will be Monday, March 23, 2015 at 10:00 A.M. at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints with President Bob Ferrell officiating. Interment will follow in the Six Mile Cemetery under the direction of Bowser Family Funeral Home in Mena. Visitation will be general at the Bowser Family Funeral Home in Mena.

Pallbearers will be Richard Nigro, Edward Peikert, David Thomas, George Davis, Ricky Davis, and Mick Nelson.

Honorary Pallbearers will be George Davis and Raymond Witham.

Online Guestbook: www.bowserffh.com

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