Sandra was a 1976 graduate of Woodlawn High School before earning her Bachelor's Degree in Education from UAM. Her teaching career began the same year at Drew Central and she retired after 32 combined years from Woodlawn Elementary School. Sandra was a lifelong member of Enon Missionary Baptist Church where she was very involved with the youth and the hospitality committee. She was widely known for her cooking, crafting and sewing. Sandra was also involved in the Rye Extension Homemaker's Club, loved to go shopping, but her greatest love was spending time with the lights of her life, her grandchildren.
She is survived by her husband of 49 years, Tommy Tooke; one son, Todd Tooke and wife Leah; one daughter, Crystal McCoskey and husband Shannon; her mother, Jean Taylor Forrest; one brother, Dewayne Forrest and wife Pam; her dearly loved grandchildren, Kendall Tooke, Evan and Audrey McCoskey; along with many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Funeral services will be held Friday at 12 noon at Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Chapel with Rev. Michael Stroh and Dewey West officiating. There will be a visitation from 10:00-12:00 preceding the funeral service. Burial will follow the service at Enon Cemetery in Rye, AR. Serving as active pallbearers are Steve Bostian, Aaron Tooke, Scott Tooke, Joey Rodman, Nathan Forrest, David Tooke, Dewayne Tooke, and Keith Mercer. Serving as honorary pallbearers are Brandon Forrest, Darren Olsen, Joey Mercer and Tate Olsen. You can sign Sandy's guestbook registry on this website.
Condolences(34)
Marsha Elliott Froehlich
Houston, TX Friday, December 5, 2025 Dear Tommy and family, I was shocked when I read about Sandra’s passing. I always wanted to come see you guys, but my last2 years were caring for John. Please know your family is in my prayers. Again so sorry.Lisa Miller Pinson
College Grove, TN Friday, December 5, 2025 My heart goes out to you and you are in my prayers. I pray you can find peace and comfort during this difficult time.Sandra was a wonderful person. She will be greatly missed. It has been said that she was the glue of the family and that’s an amazing legacy to leave.
We have lost an angel but Heaven has gained.
Lisa Miller Pinson
College Grove, TN Friday, December 5, 2025 I am so sorry for your loss. Sandra was a wonderful person and she will be greatly missed. I’ve heard it said that she was the glue that held everything together and that is a wonderful legacy to leave. She’s known for loving her family and that says it all. I’m praying for your family and I hope you can find comfort and peace at this difficult time.We lost an angel on Earth but Heaven has gained. 💔
Teresa Whitehead
North Little Rock, AR Friday, December 5, 2025 Tommy & Family,Grover and I are so very sorry to hear of Sandra's passing. We had many good times in school together. We will be Thinking of you and your Family as you celebrate Sandra's beautiful life. May the special memories you made together help you through this difficult time. Sending Hugs and Prayers.
John "Jack"& Sandy Gavin
Warren, AR Friday, December 5, 2025 Our thoughts and prayers are for comfort and peace in the days to come. May your wonderful memories help carry you through.Lisa Mann
Warren, AR Thursday, December 4, 2025 Just wanted to let all of you know that we have been praying for you. She was a wonderful person and all three of my kids loved her. Wesley and Samantha wanted you all to know they were sending their hugs to you. She was always talking about her family and truly glowed when she did. Sending love and many prayersLisa Mann
Warren, AR Thursday, December 4, 2025 Just wanted to let all of you know that we have been praying for you. She was a wonderful person and all three of my kids loved her. Wesley and Samantha wanted you all to know they were sending their hugs to you. She was always talking about her family and truly glowed when she did. Sending love and many prayersRandall and Heather Baker
Rison, AR Thursday, December 4, 2025 Mrs. Sandra was an amazing lady who always put her whole heart into whatever she did. She was such a hard worker for the Lord. We are heartbroken and praying continuously for your entire family. Love to all of you!Michael & Joni Kelley
Poplar Bluff, MO Thursday, December 4, 2025 We are so sorry to hear about Sandra's passing. We are sending hugs and prayers for the family.Donna Mann Lytle
Monticello, AR Thursday, December 4, 2025 To Sandy’s family, I’m so very sorry to hear of Sandy passing. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers!! Much Love!!Cindy Harris
Benton, AR Thursday, December 4, 2025 Sending love and hugs to family at this time of loss.Donna McKinney Taylor
Warren, AR Thursday, December 4, 2025 Our family lost the “glue” Monday. She was the caregiver, the peacemaker, the fixer. Our prayer warrior, our doer for all, never asking. Classmate, neighbor and friend. She will be so missed. Prayers for you all in the coming days. I know her daddy met her at the gate with many of her loved ones. Love to you all.Gary Taylor
Rison, AR Thursday, December 4, 2025 💔Bruce and Tina Robinson
Texarkana, AR Thursday, December 4, 2025 We are praying for you Tommy and your family . Me and Bruce run into her in Little Rock and she was telling us about her grandchildren and she was going to a ball game that weekend. She was really special and sweet and loved those grandchildren.Please tell her mom and Dewayne how sorry we are .Tammie Gavin Dewees
Blunt, SD Thursday, December 4, 2025 I was so sorry to hear about Sandra’s sudden passing. We had a lot of good times in school, and I enjoyed following her life on Facebook. She was a beautiful lady with a beautiful family.Prayers of comfort for her family and friends, she will be missed!
Brenda Morris Winningham
Rison, AR Thursday, December 4, 2025 Tommy and Family,Praying for all of you, for your peace, comfort and understanding during this difficult time.
Greg & Janet Harton
Warren, AR Thursday, December 4, 2025 So very sorry to hear about Sandra. Praying for God to comfort you all in the days ahead.Stephen and Michelle Gilliam
Rison, AR Thursday, December 4, 2025 Tommy, we are so sorry to hear about Sandra. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.Zachary N. Cooper
Crossett, AR Thursday, December 4, 2025 My sincere condolences to your family during this difficult time.Debbie Hinkle
Pine Bluff, AR Thursday, December 4, 2025 Tommy and Family...I am so sorry to hear about Sandra. We had such good times at Woodlawn Elementary. I can't imagine the heartache you are dealing with at this time. I am praying that God will be close to you and help you with a peace that passes all understanding. Much love to you all.Debbie
Paul & Kathy Davis
Fayetteville, AR Thursday, December 4, 2025 We were so very sorry to hear of Sandra's passing. Peace be with her entire family and friends at this time and love to all.Angela Nichols
Rison, AR Thursday, December 4, 2025 Keeping your family in my prayersNancy Broach Bailey
Springdale, AR Thursday, December 4, 2025 My heartfelt condolences to you and your family. We shared so many school years growing up. Sandra was beautiful, kind, and a sweet friend. I’m grateful we reconnected on Facebook these past years. I loved seeing her post of your grandchildren and trips. Sending hugs and prayers for you and your family. May your sweet memories be a source of comfort during this difficult time.Sharon Terry
White Hall, AR Thursday, December 4, 2025 Crystal and family please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family🙏❤️Sharon TerryDan and Alicia Outlaw
6760 Rye Cutoff Road, AR Thursday, December 4, 2025 Sandra was great at anything she did! She loved her family and adored her grandkids. She loved her Creator and her Saviour. She was great teacher not only as her career but with anything she was knowledgeable of and always willing to share or show how to do something ie craft or cooking. I learned a lot from her. My kids loved having Mrs Sandra as their teacher. She will be missed. Love and prayers for her family, her church family and many friends. She will be missed!Kathy & Anna Halley
Rison, AR Thursday, December 4, 2025 Sending many prayers for each of you. Sandra was a beautiful lady inside and out. My God comfort each one of youKim and David Hoffman
Augusta, AR Wednesday, December 3, 2025 Sandra was a great friend and coworker at Woodlawn Elementary. She could make or do anything- SO very talented! Sandra most definitely will be missed by everyone. 💔🙏🏻♥️Toni Holderfield
Rison, AR Wednesday, December 3, 2025 So sorry for your loss. We talk about our adventure to NM all the time. Such great memories. You're in our thoughts and prayers 🙏🙏Cheryl Moring
New Edinburg, AR Wednesday, December 3, 2025 Sandra was such wonderful person, I admired her when we were in school at Woodlawn.Her life was a sermon.
Family have peace in “When we all get to Heaven”
Know that you know that you will be in Heaven!!!
Stephanie Ray
Monticello, AR Wednesday, December 3, 2025 I learned of Ms. Sandra’s passing yesterday. I couldn’t believe it. She was one of my favorite customers at Ray’s. You could just tell she had a sweet spirit and soul. She had a great love for her family. I always enjoyed talking to her. She was a nice and special person. She will be missed greatly. My condolences, thoughts, prayers and love go out to all the family.Donna Best
Rison, AR Wednesday, December 3, 2025 Sandra was a wonderful person and she will be missed by all of us at the Rye Extension Homemakers Club. Condolences to all her family and friends.Sue Curry Hollis
Vilonia, AR Wednesday, December 3, 2025 I am so very sorry to hear of Sandra’s passing. As kids we attended Church together. Went to school with her and Tommy once again we are faced with how fragile life is. God be with her family!!!!John & Vicki Wilson
Rockville, MD Wednesday, December 3, 2025 Classmate, friend, daughter, wife, mom, beautiful human- always graceful & kind. Peace to the many lives Sandra touched.Deloris & Sherri Jones
Rison, AR Wednesday, December 3, 2025 So sorry to hear about Sandra. She was a very sweet person. We will miss her so much. We love you all.