Sandra Newman Mahoney

Sandra Newman Mahoney, of Biloxi, Mississippi, passed away peacefully, on her 77th birthday, January 2, 2026. Sandra was born in Brookhaven, Mississippi.

She earned her Registered Nursing degree from MGCCC–Jeff Davis and dedicated many years of service as a registered nurse before her retirement. Her career reflected her deep compassion and commitment to caring for others.

Sandra loved to bake, most of all she loved making her children’s birthday cakes and decorating them as if a professional had done so. She also loved to sew for her children and made the sweetest outfits for them all.

Sandra and her family have been very active participants in the Gulf Coast Carnival Association. She loved Mardi Gras and was a former member of the Order of Billikins, and the Bonne Vivantes, where she served as Queen. Sandra enjoyed taking art classes and found great joy in creativity. In her retirement years, she devoted herself to caring for her grandchildren, a role she cherished deeply. She was a sports enthusiast and especially enjoyed watching her grandsons play ball along with watching her granddaughter cheer for the Biloxi Indians.

Sandra was preceded in death by her father, Archie Newman; and her mother and stepfather, Ruby and Bob Smith.

She is survived by her loving husband of 56 years, Bobby Mahoney; her children, Stacy Mahoney Schmidt (Gavin, Sr.), Caty Mahoney Hulett (Dean), and Trae Mahoney; her sister, Carol Newman; her sister-in-law, Eileen Mahoney Ezell; her grandchildren, Justin Hulett, Gavin Schmidt, Jr., Natalie Hulett, and Houston Hulett; and her nieces and nephews, Nicole Pitalo Carlisle (Chris), Josh Pitalo (Megan), and Zach Kaletsch (Brandi). Sandra leaves behind a very special caretaker and close friend, Ellen Williams.

Visitation will be held on Friday, January 9, 2026, from 9:30 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. at the Cathedral of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 11:00 a.m. Entombment will take place at Southern Memorial Park.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Vincent de Paul Pharmacy, 715-B Division Street or P.O. Box 1228, Biloxi, MS 39533-1228.

Riemann Family Funeral Home, Biloxi, is honored to serve the Mahoney family. Special memories and condolences may be shared at www.riemannfamily.com.