Sandra Lee “Sandy” Gentry

Sandra Lee “Sandy” Gentry, 83, was born November 4, 1942, in Asheville, North Carolina, in Buncombe County, to Howard Richard Wright and Jessie Ruby Austen Wright. Sandy passed away on Friday, July 24, 2026, surrounded by her daughters and grandchildren.

Sandy was a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother, sister, wife, and friend. Family was an important part of her life, and the family she built became a lasting part of her legacy.

Sandy was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Sgt. Jerry C. Gentry; her precious firstborn daughter, Donna Lynn Burris; her parents, Howard Richard Wright and Jessie Ruby Austen Wright; her brothers, Robert Ray Wright Sr., Norman Dean Wright, Howard Richard Wright, and Marion Pat Wright; and her baby sister, Sharon Wright, who passed away at birth.

She is survived by her sisters, Louise Trimble, Ann Wright, and Joy Wilson.

Sandy is also survived by her daughters, Sharon Schunek, Nancy Burris, Malynda Gentry, Jerri Gentry, and Tabitha Gentry, as well as her honorary daughter, Jennifer Douglas.

Her legacy continues through her grandchildren, Amy Gentry, Jessica Martinez, KC Hasdorff, Bradley Schunek, Melanie García, Amanda Rich, Shelby Castro, Jacob Becerra, Justin Becerra, Elijah Gentry, Noelle Halsell, Sadie Ekwurzel, and Presley Ekwurzel.

She is also survived by her great-grandchildren, Isaac Mendoza, Avery Mendoza, Noah Mendoza, D’Lynn Martinez, Daisy Martinez, Hallie Schunek, Marlie Schunek, Joaquin Castro, and Navie Benjamin; and her great-great-granddaughters, twin girls, Emily Mendoza and Clara Mendoza, as well as extended family and loved ones whose lives she touched.

Sandy dedicated more than 22 years of her career to City Public Service (CPS) in San Antonio. She began her career there on November 4, 1980, as a security guard at the Tuttle Plant. Through years of hard work and dedication, Sandy went on to run the Accounts Payable office before retiring on February 1, 2003.

Sandy was a hard worker, a strong woman, and a devoted mother who gave deeply of herself to her family. She was generous and giving by nature and was always willing to help someone in need. Whether it was family, a friend, or someone who simply needed a helping hand, Sandy did what she could to help others. She faced life with determination and grace, ran a tight household, and kept an exceptionally clean home—something everyone who knew her could attest to.

She loved Elvis Presley and enjoyed crocheting, creating things with her own hands for the people she loved. Her strong work ethic and ability to take care of a home and family were simply part of who Sandy was.

Sandy had a deep and unwavering faith in Christ and lived with the assurance of her salvation. In her final days, she found peace in knowing she was going home to be with her beloved husband, Sgt. Jerry C. Gentry, whom she loved dearly and missed deeply.

She will be deeply missed by many and will always hold a place in our hearts forever.