Sandra Key Morse, 63, of Bryan, passed away on Thursday, March 14 at her home. A memorial service will be at 6PM on Sunday, March 17 at the funeral home; her family will receive guests from 5:30 until the time of service. Service arrangements are in the care of Callaway Jones Funeral Home and Crematory.
Sandra Key was born to Virgil and Mildred Key in Athens, TN. Sandra graduated from Hernando High School in Florida, and went on to receive her Associates Degree to become a Registered Nurse. She was a nurse at St. Joseph Hospital in Bryan during the 1980s. She enjoyed helping and being of service to people. Sandra moved into education as a Graduate Student Advisor in the Computer Science Department at Texas A&M University, where she retired in 2003. She was a loving wife and mother. She married John Wilbur Morse in Florida after meeting him on a blind date set up by mutual friends. They remained married until John’s passing in 2009 and raised the love of their life, daughter Angela Morse.
Sandra was an avid reader, especially of fantasy and mystery novels. She also enjoyed cooking, especially for others. Prior to her husband’s death, they enjoyed traveling and taking trips where they could enjoy nature.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Dr. John Wilbur Morse, PhD; and her father Virgil Key.
Sandra is survived by her family, daughter Angela Morse, a librarian for the City of Bryan; her mother Mildred Key; her brother Ronnie and wife Hazel Key; her niece Jackie and husband Russ Henry; great-nephew Ian Henry, all from Tennessee; her sister-in-law Kris Morse, of Duluth, MN.
Sandy was so very special to so many that knew her. We are very sorry for the loss of both your parents. you are in our hearts and hope you will let us know if there is ever anything we can do.