Sandra Jean Barrett

Sandra Jean Barrett, aged 77, passed away November 13, 2025, in Hendersonville, NC. Sandra was born November 4, 1948, in Durham, NC to the late Gertrude Moore. Sandra was a true Renaissance woman who enjoyed weaving, woodworking, sewing, painting, home renovations, interior design, bird watching, restoring antiques, gardening and wallpapering–which she did professionally for 15 years. Sandra worked as a Federal Criminal Appeals Attorney for over 40 years, fighting hard to maintain the scales of justice. Sandra is preceded in passing by her sister, Carolyn Badilla; nephew, Thomas Roberts; and daughter, Ginger Sams. Sandra is survived by her daughter Claire Barrett and son-in-law Matthew Holley of Hendersonville, NC; sister, Patricia Hyldburg of Durham, NC; nephews, John Carl Badilla of Salt Lake City, UT, and Brian Roberts of Asheville, NC; ex-husband, John Barrett of Sylva, NC. A private memorial service will be held at later date with her loved ones. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you make donations to your local art museum. Sandra lived her life in color, and we ask you to do the same every day.