Obituary: Sandra Jane Leatherman

December 2, 1956 – January 1, 2025

Sandra Jane Leatherman, 68, passed away Wednesday, January 1, 2025, at her friend’s residence.

Born December 2, 1956, in Bedford, she was the daughter of Harry and Doris (Survance) Russell.  Sandra married Jack D. Leatherman on March 31, 2001, and he preceded her in death on April 4, 2023.

Sandra was a 1974 graduate of Mitchell High School.  She worked at Dana Corporation and at The Keg and Bass Liquor stores.  Sandra loved her horses, goats, and her dogs.  She was a member of Spice Valley Baptist Church.

Surviving are her friends and caregivers, Betty and Dale Briner of Mitchell; brother, Alan Russell of Mitchell; step-mother, Mary Lee Russell; step-brothers, Steve Lofland and Randy Lofland; and several nieces and nephews.

Her parents and husband preceded her in death.

The funeral service will be at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, January 4, in the Memorial Chapel of Chastain Funeral Home & Cremation Center with Pastor Roger Allen officiating.  The burial will be in Lawrenceport Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.

Memorial Gifts: Phi Beta Psi Sorority Theta Alpha Gamma Chapter – Bedford