Sandra Welch Owen

Sandra Welch Owen, 75, passed away on Tuesday, October 8, 2019 in Mansfield with her husband and daughter at her bedside. Visitation: Saturday, October 12, 2019, 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. at Wade Funeral Home. Service: Monday, October 14, 2019, 2:00 p.m. at Wade Family Funeral Home, 4140 W. Pioneer Parkway, Arlington. Interment: Burlway Gardens, 400 Burl Ray Road, Mansfield, Tx 76063. Sandra was born on July 20, 1944 in Houston, Texas to Frank Edward and Jennie Mae (Moore) Welch. She had a love for education and after the age of 60 earned 3 Masters Degrees, all with honors, which included a degree at Dallas Baptist University in Professional Development and Christian Counseling and a Professional Counseling degree from Amberton University. She was a National Licensed Counselor and worked in the counseling field as a therapist for several years. Sandra was a resident of Arlington since 1976, and was an active member of First Baptist Church of Arlington. She married Thomas on March 10, 1979 and together they raised a son and daughter. Sandra also enjoyed reading, boating, water Skiing and motorcycles. She is preceded in death by her parents. Survivors include her husband of 40 years, Thomas James Owen; son, Tom Owen and wife, Lisette, and daughter, Lezlie Edwards; five grandchildren, Angela Watson, Travis Bartin, Peter Owen, Elysse Owen, and Luke Owen and wife, Ashtyn; one great-grandson Gavin Watson. Wade Family Funeral Home 817-274-9233