Sandra Gilliland Rich

Sandra Gilliland Rich, 64, of Moss Bluff, died Monday, September 19, 2011, at her residence. Graveside services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, September 22, 2011, at the Worthy Cemetery in Moss Bluff, with burial following thereafter. Visitation will be held from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., Wednesday, at the funeral home. Services are under the direction of Pace-Stancil Funeral Home in Dayton. Sandra was born July 21, 1947 in Liberty, to parents; Hilton and Helen Payne Gilliland, and has resided in the Liberty area throughout her life. She was a graduate of the Liberty High School class of 1965, attended Sam Houston State University, and was employed by Sears in Baytown as an inventory clerk for 13 years. She also enjoyed shopping, knitting, crocheting, decorating, caring for plants, and especially spending time with her grandchildren. Mrs. Rich was preceded in death by her parents and sisters: Donna Morris and Sherryl Maxwell. She is survived by her husband of 44 years: Billy Don Rich of Moss Bluff, daughter: Julie Pruett and husband Darell of Liberty, son: John Rich and wife Nicole of Tomball, sister: Diane Jones and husband Gordon of Tarkington Prairie, brothers: Bill Gilliland and wife Joann of Temple, Roy Gilliland of Liberty, and Mike Gilliland and wife JoAnn of Liberty, grandchildren: Wilson, Logan, Landon, Luke, and Lane, and numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.