Rosa Linda Sanchez

Rosa Sanchez, 51, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, August 24, 2017. After her valiant fight with cancer, her strong will to live, unwavering faith in God, and the love and prayers of family, friends, and many supporters carried her through her illness.

Rosa Linda Sanchez was born December 5, 1965 in Knox City, Texas to Jesse Sanchez and Lucia Garcia Sanchez. She was one of 5 beautiful girls, her sisters: Mary, Diana, Suzzie and Jo Ann and 3 brothers: Jesse, Rudy and Anthony. The Sanchez family moved to Stamford in 1969. Rosa’s father, Jesse died in 1974. In 1977, Lucia married Lorenzo Contreras, Jr. and he became a loving father to Rosa and her siblings.

Known for her ease in frequent conversation with even total strangers, her giving, caring spirit for helping others shined through. Yet even as a child, she possessed a contagious smile and an entertaining sense of humor. Throughout her life she maintained a sweet and simple demeanor that won the trust and hearts of many. Her gift of joy, shown through her zest for life and good work ethics.

After graduating from Stamford High School in 1984, she was employed in the insurance business working for Upshaw and Upshaw and Farmers Insurance Agency.

Possessing a true servant’s heart, Rosa faithfully cared for family and friends. A woman of faith, she attended church at Bethel Assembly in Anson, TX. Ms. Sanchez loved to garden, go camping, fishing, ride bikes, walk, spend time with friends and family, and her favorite color was purple!

Immediate family: mother and father, Lucia and Lorenzo Contreras, Jr.; siblings, Mary Sanchez of Stamford, TX, Diana Flores and husband David of Merkel, TX, Jesse Sanchez, Jr. and wife Sandra of Stamford, TX, Rudy Sanchez and wife Jennifer of Stamford, TX, Suzzie Hentze and husband John of Covington, WA, JoAnn Ochoa of Stamford, TX and Anthony Contreras and wife Sheba of Dallas, TX; a host of beloved nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her father, Jesse Sanchez.

Visitation will be Sunday, August 27, 2017 from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. at Tankersley Funeral Home 807 S. Columbia. Funeral Services will be Monday, August 28 ^th at 10:00 a.m. at the First Baptist Church 214 N. Swenson in Stamford, TX with Pastor Cody Cochran officiating. Burial will follow in Highland Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Tankersley Funeral Home.