Sandra Oakley

Sandra (Fisher) Oakley, of Hays, passed away on March 19, 2020 at the age of 71.

Sandra was born on August 1, 1948 in McPherson, Kansas. Her family moved to Lakin, Kansas just prior to her starting high school, and this is where she met Wes Oakley. The two both completed their college degrees in education from Fort Hays State University. Sandra was a fourth grade teacher in Stockton. She became the greatest Pastor’s wife in America, as she stood by her husband Wes’s side through 40 years of ministry, most of the time in Hays at Westview Church.

She is survived by her husband; five children, Melanie Petz of Hays, Melissa Ballard of Leawood, Lindsey McCray of Maricopa, AZ, Christin Nunnery of Hays, and Seth Oakley of Hays; a brother, Barry Fisher of Pratt; 18 grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

She is preceded in death by her parents Bud and Betty Lou Fisher; a brother Randy Fisher, and many other family members that were so important in her life.

A private family service to celebrate her life was held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, March 24, 2020, at Westview Church, with Pastor Charles Mendenhall officiating. A private family burial was planned in Fort Hays Memorial Gardens Cemetery. A public celebration and dinner will be scheduled and announced at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Westview Church R3 Youth Group, in care of Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, 1906 Pine Street, Hays, Kansas. Condolences and memories of Sandra may be shared with the family at www.haysmemorial. com.