Sandra Malone
1962 – 2026

Sandra Kay Malone, 64, of Oak Hill, OH, passed away Friday, October 2, 2026, at her residence, surrounded by her loved ones. She was born April 14, 1962, in Portsmouth, OH to the late Ed and Tessie (Cook) Houston and is survived by her husband, Lester Ray Malone, whom she married April 13, 1999. Sandra attended South Webster High School and was a homemaker. She enjoyed Quilting, Canning and writing down recipes but her favorite past time was spending time with her friends and family. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son: Steven Thomas; a sister: Mary Ethel Houston; seven brothers: Goerge Houston, Robert Houston, Paul Houston, Billy Houston, Mitchell Houston, Marvin Houston, Benji Houston and her ex-husband: James Thomas. Along with her husband, those left to celebrate her life are two sons: James Matthew Thomas and Blake Nathaniel Malone; a daughter: Mashell Renee Thomas; stepchildren: Shawn Malone and Michelle Malone, both of Columbus; five grandchildren: Conner, Corbin, Makaylee, Freedom and Lyric; several step grandchildren; four sisters: Susie Houston, Rose (Dennis Stevens) Watts, Patricia (Joe Stevens) Smith, Louise Hickle and two best friends: Debbie Phillips and Jackie Hall. There will be a memorial service scheduled at the convenience of the family. Harrison-Pyles Funeral Home is honored to assist the family with the arrangements.

Full service details and the family guest book are available at Harrison-Pyles Funeral Home.

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