OZARK…Ms. Sandra D. Brantley, a resident of Ozark, died early Tuesday morning, May 12, 2026, at the home of her daughter. She was 70.
Funeral services will be held at 3:00 P.M. Friday, May 15, 2026, in the Westview Cemetery Chapel with Chaplain Charles Goldsmith officiating. Burial will follow in Westview Cemetery. Fuqua Bankston Funeral Home of Ozark is in charge of arrangements. The family will receive friends from 2:00 until 3:00 P.M. Friday at the cemetery. At other times, the family will be at the home of Mr. Danny Williams, 3481 W County Road 36, Ozark.
Ms. Brantley, the daughter of the late Jack K. Brantley and Inez Harbison Brantley, was a lifelong resident of Ozark. She grew up here, built her life here, and poured her heart into the people around her. Those who knew her will tell you she had a gentle spirit and a way of making everyone feel welcome, seen, and cared for.
She was an avid reader, the kind of person who could lose herself in a good book for hours. Stories brought her joy, comfort, and adventure, and she loved sharing her favorite books with anyone who asked. Her love for animals, especially cats—was something everyone knew about. She had a soft spot for any stray that crossed her path, and she cared for them with the same tenderness she showed the people in her life.
Sewing was another one of her quiet passions. Whether she was mending something for a friend or creating something new just because it made her happy, she put love into every stitch. Her hands were always busy, and her heart was always full.
To the people who loved her, she wasn’t just Ms. Brantley—she was “Nana.” The name stuck because it fit her so well. She had a nurturing way about her, a warmth that made everyone feel like family. Being called “Nana” wasn’t just a nickname; it was a reflection of the love she gave so freely.
She faced her share of loss in life, including her son-in-law, Robert K. Thomas III, her sister, Janet McRae, and her nephew, David McRae. She carried their memories with her, holding them close in her heart.
Those who knew her will remember her kindness, her quiet strength, and the gentle way she moved through the world. She leaves behind a legacy of love, compassion, and simple joys—the kind that stay with you long after someone is gone.
Surviving relatives include her two daughters, Tracy Underwood (Jared) and Danielle Williams, all of Ozark; two sisters, Deborah Zeiler (Chuck), Ozark and Dianne Brantley, California; brother, Douglas Brantley, Skipperville; grandchildren, Brittani Powell, Zachary Wells, Devin Walk, Joshua Walk, Payton Thomas, and Dylan Williams; great-grandchildren, Oakleigh Walk, Levi Walk, Abraham Hays, and Moses Hays; nieces, nephews, and other relatives.
Serving as pallbearers will be Jared Underwood, Joshua Walk, Mitch Ingle, Devin Walk, Zachary Wells, and Dylan Williams.
You may sign a guest register at www.fuquabankston.com
