Portrait of Sandra Taylor McClain
In Loving Memory of

Sandra Taylor McClain

October 23, 1948 – January 22, 2023
Lived 74 years
County Line Baptist Church · Puckett, Mississippi
Psalm 23: The Lord is my Shephard I shall not want….
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Sandra Mcclain

October 23, 1948 — January 22, 2023

Brandon, MS

Sandra Taylor McClain, 74, was born in Columbus, MS on October 23, 1948. She passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Sunday, January 22, 2023. Sandra was the daughter of Lethal Preston Taylor of Stonewall, MS and Bonnie Bell Thompson of Crawford, MS.

Survivors include her loving husband of 56 years, James O. McClain of Brandon, MS; daughters, Lisa Baker of Brandon, MS, Gina McClain (Brandon Massengill) of Atlanta, GA, Mindy Gordin (Kirk) of Puckett, MS, Kasi Weghorst (Anthony) of Puckett, MS, and Laci Clack (Richard) of Brandon, MS; grandsons, Christopher Hancock (Kara) of Crestview, FL and Justin McClain Gordin of Puckett, MS; granddaughters, Grace and Claire Gordin of Puckett, MS; great grandchildren, Piper and Noah Clack of Brandon, MS, Kaygan and Decklan Weghorst of Puckett, MS and Eli and Lainey Hancock of Crestview, FL. She is also survived by a number of nieces and nephews and her loving companion Short Leggs.

Sandra was preceded in death by her father and mother; her first husband, Frank Baker and her brothers, David Wayne Taylor and Preston Talton Taylor.

The family wishes to thank the many wonderful friends and family who surrounded us with their love and prayers. It is with great gratitude we want to acknowledge the caregivers and friends who were gracious with their care for our precious Sandra.

Visitation will be 5:00 – 8:00 pm on Thursday, January 26, 2023, at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS. A celebration of life service will be 10:00 am Friday, January 27, 2023, at North Brandon Church of Christ, 1029 Highway 471, Brandon, MS. Burial will follow at County Line Baptist Church Cemetery, Puckett, MS. Brother Greg Ledbetter and Brother Mickey Ferguson will officiate services. Pallbearers will be Christopher Hancock, Justin Gordin, Kirk Gordin, Richard Clack, Anthony Weghorst and Brandon Massengill. Honorary Pallbearers will be Austin Calhoun, Zach Stover, and Mason Talley.

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1948
Born October 23
1949
Sandra was 1 when Gene Autry recorded "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer"
1957
Sandra was 9 when the Soviet Union launched Sputnik
1967
Sandra was 19 when the first Super Bowl was played
1971
Sandra was 23 when Walt Disney World opened in Florida
1982
Sandra was 34 when "E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial" opened in theaters
1997
Sandra was 49 when "Titanic" opened in theaters
2004
Sandra was 56 when Facebook was launched
2010
Sandra was 62 when Instagram was launched
2022
Sandra was 74 when ChatGPT was released to the public
2023
Passed away January 22, age 74
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Lisa Whittington 126w

Missing you

Mama - someone is missing you terribly! We all do! I love you so much!

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Angie CalhounSuch a beautiful monument in memory of Sandra. It is so sweet that James picked that stone because of its name, Blue Eyes. He said that It reminded him of Sandra’s stunning blue eyes, hence that’s why the song “Pretty Blue Eyes” is available on this website to listen to.
Angie Calhoun 126w

A wonderful friend!

Sandra McClain was a one of a kind wonderful friend to me. I love and miss this lady. Angie

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