Sandra Kay Wells

McMinnville, TN resident and Oklahoma native Sandra Kay Wells, age 79, was born November 26, 1946 and died October 17, 2026 at NHC Healthcare of McMinnville following an extended illness.

A retired bookkeeper with B&P Lamp and member of Central Church of Christ, she was the daughter of the late Winston Tynes and Lola Warner Tynes. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by brother, William “Bill” Tynes.

Mrs. Wells is survived by Herschel Wells, Sr. of McMinnville, TN; sons, Herschel (Heather) Wells, Jr. and Chad (Terry Lowers) Wells, both of McMinnville, TN; grandchildren, Hannah (Logan) Hill, Lola Wells and Ella Wells; two great-grandchildren; sister, Judy Tynes Glass of Bowling Green, KY; special friends, Peggy Raby and Betty Hitchcock; caregivers, Davina Lawson, Stephanie Casey, Melissa Brown, Brenda Murphy and Carolyn Garrison; beloved dog, Levi and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral service will be held at 3:30 p.m. Sunday, October 18, 2026 in High’s Chapel with Rickey Magness to officiate. Burial will follow at Bethany Cemetery in Warren County, TN beside her parents. Visitation will be Sunday from 12:30 p.m. until time of service at High’s.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer’s Tennessee, Inc., by clicking here.

Online condolences may be left at www.highfuneralhome.com.

High Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.