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Sandra Tuxworth Obituary

Sandra M. Tuxworth, 71, passed away peacefully on November 23, 2011 in Colorado Springs, Colorado after a long and courageous battle with cancer. She was born February 28, 1940 in Georgetown, Texas to the late Albert and Lillian Munson. She was also preceded in death by her brother and several aunts. Sandra attended and graduated from Southwestern University, Georgetown, Texas. She married Paul Tuxworth in 1963. During her working career she excelled as a school teacher, sales associate at Joslins and worked in the shipping department at Focus on The Family. Sandra was active in her church choir, Music Evangelism Foundation, Bible Study Fellowship, ZTA Sorority and P.E.O. Chapter EM. She leaves behind to cherish her memory, her husband of 48 years, Paul Tuxworth; children, Darrell Tuxworth and Jennifer Bennett and grandchildren, Jacob and Jaxon Bennett. Contributions in memory of Sandra may be made to Village 7 Presbyterian Church Choir, American Cancer Society or Music Evangelism Foundation. Visitation will be held Thursday, December 1, 2011 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Swan Law Funeral Directors, 501 N. Cascade Avenue, Colorado Springs. Funeral service is scheduled for Friday, December 2, at 10:00 a.m., Village 7 Presbyterian Church, 4050 Nonchalant Circle South, Colorado Springs.

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Published by The Gazette on Nov. 30, 2011.

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Jackie Haviland

November 23, 2012

Dear Paul, Darrell and Jennifer,
Today my thoughts turn to Sandra as they often have this week. It's hard to believe it's been a year since she went to be with our Lord. I know it hasn't been an easy year for you and you have been in my thoughts and prayers many times this past year. I miss her beautiful spirit, conversations at Tuesday night bible study and choir and of course her hugs. Carry on with those hugs Paul and Darrell you learned well. Your relationship of love is an example to all who know you and I am blessed to be one of them.

Houston Briggs

December 9, 2011

Paul, we have not seen or communicated with one another in over 50 years, since I left Southwestern, and Texas Gamma of Phi Delta Theta in 1961. I am sorry to learn of Sandra's death. My deepest condolences. Houston W. Briggs

Steve & Dianne Cavender

November 29, 2011

Paul and family,

I know you have an empty spot in your hearts that only time can heal. In the short time I knew Sandra I could see she had a lot of spunk in her and love for her family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.

John and Connie Kieft

November 27, 2011

Paul and Family,
John and I are very saddened to see that Sandra was not able to overcome the cancer that badgered her for so many years. It was always a delight to sit behind you both in the church pews at PV7 for so many years. May God Bless you and strengthen you during this very difficult time.
Please accept our deepest condolences for your loss. John and Connie Kieft

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