Sandra Wall Davant, 85, of Blessing, Texas, passed away peacefully at her home on February 8, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family.

Sandra was born on November 12, 1940, in Magnolia, Mississippi, to Margie and Robert Wall. She was the oldest of eight siblings and spent her early years in Mississippi before moving with her family to Texas at the age of eleven. She graduated from Calhoun High School and went on to build a life defined by faith, service, and devotion to family.

For 66 years, Sandra was the beloved wife of Dr. Jim Davant. Side by side, they worked tirelessly together, with Sandra always lending her support to her husband’s endeavors, including his veterinary clinic, Coastal Wild Wings, and K5 Ranch. Her work was never about recognition. It was an expression of love and partnership.

Sandra was the proud mother of four children: Roxanne Davant Crain (Marty), James E. “Cinco” Davant V, Michael “Mike” Davant, Julie Davant Haines (Jerry), and a bonus daughter Debra Taska (David). She was a devoted grandmother to ten grandchildren: Cassie Hackfeld (Avery), Katie Claxton (Rush), John Crain (Darbi), John “Ted” Davant VI (Brooke), Jennifer Davant Lindstrom (Jon), Ross Davant (Anna), Avery Davant Galvez (Josh), Call Davant (Malorie), Max Haines (Maddie), Sam Haines, and bonuses Jordan Genzer (McKinsey), and Peyton Taska Genzer (Makayla). Her legacy continues through twenty great-grandchildren: Bryce “Rusty” Hackfeld (Roxanna), Kortlyn Hackfeld, Landon Piwonka, Emma Piwonka, Rilyn Hackfeld, Adilyn Hackfeld, Connor Claxton, Kali Claxton, John “Trace” Crain, Catch Crain, Huntlea Crain, John “Easton” Davant VII, Heath Davant, Parker Davant, Aurora Lindstrom, Zoe Lindstrom, Holly Davant, Bethany Davant, Ivan Davant, Naomi Davant, and two great-great-grandchildren: Ruston Hackfeld, Rowen Schmersahl, and bonus Hudson Taska Genzer, all of whom brought her immeasurable joy.

The matriarch of her family, Sandra was lovingly known by many names: Momma, Granny, Aunt Sandra and Sandra Myrl. Those that had the privilege of knowing her describe her as a true lady. Even throughout her long illness, she never lost the grace and dignity she carried throughout her life, continuing to shower love and blessings on all. Her greatest accomplishment was raising a family who loves God and fiercely loves each other. She was known for always having a beautiful smile on her face, her love of singing in celebration of her faith, and making sure the family gathered often. Her most treasured moments were those spent surrounded by her family and friends.

A woman of deep faith, Sandra was an active member of St. John’s Episcopal Church, a devoted member of The Daughters of the King, a board member of the Blessing Historical Foundation, and a participant in several book clubs. She enjoyed reading, china painting, sewing, gardening, walking, and sharing stories of her family history. She was passionate about where she came from and made it a priority to write letters to her grandchildren so they would always know their roots.

Sandra’s love language was service. She loved to host birthday dinners, holiday celebrations, and cooking lunch for the guys. She was known for her generosity, kindness, belief in forgiveness and grace, and her joyful insistence on being present, earning her family’s playful teasing that she gave them their FOMO, fear of missing out. She loved traveling, especially with family and friends. Her last sunset was spent celebrating her oldest daughter's birthday, surrounded by family. Our brightest star has gone to be with our Lord and Savior, but will live forever and always in our hearts.

She is survived by her loving husband, Dr. Jim Davant; her four children; ten grandchildren; twenty great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; sisters Sharon Charbula, Sybil Wall, and Stephanie Crocker Kopsa (Gregg); brothers Robert Dale Wall (Rhoda) and Clyde Crocker; sister-in-law Teddie Davant Perry (Graham); and brother-in-law Bill Davant (Debbie); many nieces, nephews and cousins.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her sisters Susan Wall and Shirley Wall Mayfield; and her sisters-in-law Carolyn Davant Fricke, Kathryn Davant Higgins, and Eugenia Davant Wilson.

Visitation will be held, Thursday, February 12, 2026 at St. John’s Episcopal Church at 1:30 p.m., followed by a funeral service at 2:30 p.m., officiated by Father William “Bill” Bullard. A graveside service will follow at Hawley Cemetery.

Pallbearers: Cinco Davant, Mike Davant, Marty Crain, Jerry Haines, Graham Perry, John Crain, Ted Davant, Ross Davant, Josh Galvez, Max Haines, Call Davant, Sam Haines.

The family would like to extend their deepest and most heartfelt gratitude to the many nurses, caregivers, and medical professionals who so compassionately cared for our momma throughout the past year, especially her sweet Naomi. Your kindness, patience, and unwavering dedication brought comfort not only to her, but to all of us. We are forever grateful for the dignity, love, and respect you showed her each day, and for the peace you helped provide during this journey. Your care will always be remembered and deeply appreciated.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. John’s Episcopal Church, P.O. Box 895 Palacios, TX 77465.

“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.” John 3:16