Sandra Elizabeth Elston, 63, of Newport departed this life on Thursday, Oct. 21, 2021. She was born on Dec. 12, 1957, to Mr. Frank and Mary Elizabeth Travis.
Sandra graduated from Newport High School in 1976 and then from college in 1995 with her Associate’s degree in the Administrative field. She served in her church, Seeds of Faith, and worked as an Administrative specialist at Christ Academy for the last four years. She loved God and shared his love with all she came in contact with.
Sandra was a member of Eastern Stars St. Mark 410 Newport. She enjoyed crafts and cooking. She also enjoyed decorating, especially for weddings. The most important thing in her life was her family! and she was the glue that held her family together.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Mr. Frank and Elizabeth Travis, and her brother, Mr. Jack Henry Travis.
She is survived by her husband of 35 years, Mr. Norman Elston; Sons; Calvin Ford (Shawn) of Newport, Mr. Larry Elston (Kari) of Minnesota, Mr. Bryson Elston (Romesha) of Newport. Daughters; Ms. Ermalean Stoner of Jonesboro, Ms. LaTonya Anders, of Newport; Brother, Mr. Bobby Travis; Sisters; Mrs. Linda Payne (Paul) of Diaz, Ms. Donna Holderby of Newport; Grandchildren; Adrianna Ford, Calvin Ford Jr., Shamari Andrews, Deandre Elston, Oliver Elston, Jyshyra Stoner, Justice Stoner, Justin Stoner Jr., Desmond Grady, Israel Grady, Ja’Niya Grady, Bryson Elston Jr., Brianna Elston; great-grandchildren, Armani Elston, Emari Ford, Samara Gates, Journey Watkins, and Jaya Watkins; Special Aunt; Louise Adams of Chicago, Special Nephew, Kevin Callahan(Carletta) of Atlanta; Great Nephew, Kevin Callahan Jr. of Atlanta and a host of nieces and nephews.
Service will be Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021, at 2:00 p.m. at Dillinger Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 1:00 until service time.
