Sandra Kay Neal

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Dr. Rev. Sandra Kay Neal Basham was born Sept. 8, 1948, in London, Ontario Canada. She went to be with the Lord Jan. 20, 2017, in Centralia, Wash., after a brief battle with lung cancer.   Sandra was a loving mother, grandmother, friend and colleague.

She was preceded in death by her father, Frederick Walter Basham and mother, Maxine Mildred Wright Basham.

Sandra is survived by her son, James Neal of Illinois; daughter, Kathleen Johnson (husband, Aaron Johnson) of Virginia; brother, Derek Basham (wife, Tania Basham) of Washington; two grandchildren, Cierra Neal and Gabriel Johnson; and last but not least, all of the wonderful family, friends and colleagues.   

She graduated from Queen Anne High School in Seattle, Wash., and then attended Eastern Washington University to get a psychology degree and Eden Theological Seminary,  earning another degree.

In May of 1995, Sandra graduated with her doctorate in psychology. She left her mark working for the United Church of Christ as a minister, teacher and leader of God’s word.

After Sandra graduated in 1995, she taught at many different colleges. She loved teaching the most and excelled in her role. Sandra spent the longest time teaching at Centralia College. There, she was loved by her students, staff and faculty. Sandra created their substance abuse program and taught some of the classes, not to mention, many of the different psychology classes. She also owned her own business, Synergistic   Organizational Solutions.

Sandra will be laid to rest with her parents at Evergreen Washelli in Seattle. Celebration of life service will be March 31, 2017, from 3 to 4 p.m., with visitation an hour before and after the service at Centralia First United Methodist, 506 S. Washington Street, Centralia, WA 98531. We ask that you please wear spring colors, because she loved flowers and pastels.