Sandra Kay Krebs

Sandra Kay Krebs, 83, of Freeport, TX, died on Sunday, November 26, 2023, at Jennie Sealy Hospital in Galveston, TX. She was born on December 27, 1939, in Waterloo, IA, the daughter of Leo and Luella (Burger) Krebs. She grew up in rural La Porte City and graduated from high school in 1958. Graduating from Allen Nursing College in 1961, she found employment as a Registered Nurse and Nurse Administrator at UT MD Anderson in Houston Texas until her retirement. In her free time, Sandy loved adventure and traveled to many locations in the Caribbean, Europe, South America, and even attempted Antarctica. However, what Sandy is best known for is her dedication to those she loved. She made frequent trips home to Iowa and Nebraska to be an active part of her young nieces’ and nephews’ lives. “No” was not in her vocabulary and often was convinced to take walks to the local ice cream shop, go on bike rides, and even pitch baseballs. When her younger sister, Shirley, lost mobility due to Multiple Sclerosis, she stepped up into the role of surrogate grandmother to help Shirley’s family. Family was not just limited to those bound by blood and Sandy’s generosity knew no limits. She also had a strong community of loved ones in Texas whom she spent most of her holidays and additional time with. Sandra is survived by nephews, Tom (Kim) Elliott of Lincoln, NE, Brent Elliott of Lincoln, NE, Collin Krebs of Oelwein, IA; nieces, Wendi Elliott of Lincoln, NE, Cortney Krebs (John Hagemann), Marion, IA, Cassonda (Jeremiah) Moothart of Jesup, IA; nine grand nieces and nephews; two great grand nephews; and her bonus family Joyce Alt, Pat Tedder, Alexandra Tedder, and Connie Bahe. She was preceded in death by her partner Don Hansen, sister Shirley Elliott, brother Duane Krebs, and both parents. Family will receive friends from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. on Friday, February 2, 2024, at Richardson Funeral Service in Cedar Falls, where there will be an 11:00 a.m. Time of Sharing. Inurnment will follow at Westview Cemetery in La Porte City, IA. Memorials may be directed to Texas Woman's University, Houston, TX or Allen College in Waterloo, IA.

Sandra Kay Krebs

December 27, 1939 - November 26, 2023