Sandra Faye Mazzone

Durant, OK- Sandra Faye Mazzone was born Friday, March 26, 1943 in Albany, Oklahoma to Norman Lee Smith and Dessie J. (Mitchell) Smith. She passed from this life on Saturday, October 28, 2023 at the age of 80. Sandra was raised and graduated high school at Yuba. She moved to California to be near her sister and then met and married her sweetheart, Richard Caldwell Mazzone, on May 7, 1965 in Carson City, Nevada. They would later move to Oklahoma in 1972 when Sandra attended Southeastern Oklahoma State University and graduating with a BS in Business Education. Sandra began working at the Bryan County Courthouse Assessor’s Office in 1986 and would later work at the Treasurer’s Office and eventually become Bryan County Treasurer until her retirement in 2007. Sandra was an active member of the First United Methodist Church where she taught Sunday School class, served as the Secretary of the Fidelis Class for many years and served on many committees. She was very involved in the community while their kids were growing up. She worked with Campfire Girls as the leader along with serving on the board. Sandra coached Lil’ Dribblers basketball and T-ball, supported Richard in coaching Little League Baseball as scorekeeper and helping with snacks for the players, and were very giving with kids’ activities at church. Sandra enjoyed traveling, bird watching, and was an avid reader. She was a passionate gardener and loved tending to her garden and being outdoors. Sandra also enjoyed family history and researching events from many years ago. Sandra was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Richard on March 7, 2010; a son, Richard Louis Mazzone on March 19, 2022; and sisters, Thyra Marie Phee and Norma Jean Cheshier. She leaves behind her daughter, Karen Michelle Boyer and her husband, Rob of Norman, OK; brother, Stanley Joe Smith and his wife, Betty of Ector, TX; sister, Karen Leigh Allen and her husband, Stephen of Durant; a daughter-in-law, LeighAnna Mazzone of Durant; grandchildren, Blake Boyer and Kaylee Boyer both of Norman, OK, and Kale Mazzone of Durant; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. A public visitation will be Thursday, November 2, from 6:30 PM until 8:00 PM at Brown’s Funeral Home for family and friends to gather and share memories. The Mazzone family will have private services at a later date with Rev. Allen Carson officiating. She will be laid to rest by her husband, Richard, at Highland Cemetery with Rob Boyer, Kale Mazzone, Jeff Cheshier, Rush Smith, Mike Hull, and Chris Lomoe serving as pallbearers. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.brownsfuneralservice.com. https://www.tributeslides.com/tributes/show/CFFWLTN4NRW6RDS2

Sandra Faye Mazzone

March 26, 1943 - October 28, 2023