Freestone County, Texas
Obituaries, Memorials, and Death Notices


Sandra Lynn (Wills) Covington


Sandra Lynn Covington, 71, of Corsicana, was called to her heavenly home on 
March 4, 2023, in Dallas. She was born on Sept. 4, 1951, in Galveston County to 
Wilfred (Pete) and Agnes Wills.

Sandra graduated from Fairfield High School in 1971, and on Aug. 10, 1973, she 
married the love of her life, Billy Covington. Sandra was a devoted wife, mother 
and Nonna.

Her family meant everything to her, and nothing made her happier than being 
surrounded by her kids, grandkids, brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews, cousins 
and friends. She loved a celebration and was always the life of the party with 
her infectious laugh.

She saw the good in everyone, and was always full of love, compassion and 
encouragement to all. She loved exercising and visiting with friends at the YMCA, 
walking at the park and shopping.

She is preceded in death by her parents and her sister Venita Wills. She is 
survived by her husband Billy Covington, son Jeffrey Covington and wife Chelsea, 
son Jerrod Covington and wife Christy.

She leaves behind a brother Sonny Wills and wife Debra, brother Gene Wills and 
wife Gail, Sister Andrea Lyles and husband Ronnie, her grandchildren: Lawson, 
Lane, Allie, and Cam Covington; as well as beloved nieces, nephews, cousins, and 
dear friends.

Visitation was from 6-8 p.m. Thursday March 9, 2023, at Griffin Roughton Funeral 
Home. Funeral service was Friday, March 10, 2023, at 11 a.m. at Griffin Roughton 
with pastor Charky Marquis officiating.

Burial will follow at Oakwood Cemetery in Corsicana. Pallbearers will be Jason 
Hager, Randy Martin, Peter Fox, Clay Wills, Charles Covington and John Spain.

Honorary pallbearers will be Mike Reeder and Ronnie Lyles.