Shandra Nichols Obituary (1968 - 2023)

Shandra Lynn Nichols of Justin, TX was born on March 22, 1968 to Francis James Bequette III and Carol Jean Bequette in Pasadena, CA. She passed away on Friday July 21, 2023 in Denton, TX surrounded by her family. Shandra was most happy when she was surrounded by her children, grandchildren, and family. She enjoyed doing things with her daughters and grandchildren. She loved to make people happy and spent many hours talking to her daughters on the phone and in person to make them feel better with her encouraging words and advice. Shandra had the most beautiful smile and laugh and is loved by so many. Now, where there is a huge hole in our heart, we will fill by sharing our love and memories of her. Until we meet again. Her favorite Bible verse was John 3:16 "For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should no perish, but have everlasting life." Shandra is survived by her mother, Carol Jean Bequette of Justin, TX; five sisters, Angela Peevey and husband Charles of Justin, TX; Cristie Flores of CA; Carrie Hernandez and husband Gino of CA; Kelly Bequette of CA; and Lisa Starett of CA. Six daughters, Kati Congleton and husband Justin of Justin, TX; Heather Caviness and husband James of Kingston, OK; Amber Patterson and husband Dakotah of Justin, TX; Jennifer Louchery and husband Taylor of Cherokee Village, AR; Brittney Hernandez and husband Benny of Valley View, TX; and Cortney Nichols of Justin, TX. One son Robert Nichols and wife Beth of Mount Pleasant, TX; ten grandchildren Madison Carpenter, Jameson Nichols; Jake and Luke Congleton; Brayden and Amelia Caviness; Zayden, Hunter, Wyatt, and Caden Patterson. Nephew Corey Nunns, niece Ashley Nunns, great-niece Faith Nunns, and many aunts, uncles, nieces, and nephews. She was preceded in death by her father, Francis James Bequette III and by her grandmother, Gaylon (Neenaw) Struble. A memorial service will be held from 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm on Friday, August 11, 2023, at First Baptist Church of Ponder (101 S. Hwy 156 Ponder, TX 76259). Pastor Kim Broadstreet will officiate the service. We invite you to share your memories and photos of Shandra on her memorial page as well as in person. Your stories and pictures will help us keep her memory alive and celebrate the remarkable life she lived. She will be missed, but her spirit lives on in the love and memories we share. Until we meet again, dearest Shandra.