Sandra Pillow
HAR extends condolences to family, friends and colleagues of longtime real estate professional Sandra Kay Mayes Pillow, 86, who died September 4, 2024 in The Woodlands. Sandra was a Realtor with RE/MAX The Woodlands & Spring.
Sandra was born on October 22, 1937, in Graham, Texas. She was raised in La Porte and graduated from La Porte High School in 1956. After high school, she worked at the family lumberyard and attended Lee College in Baytown.
In 1961, Sandra married Edward Jerome Pillow. Edward worked in the oil business, which allowed their family to live and travel extensively in Europe and Southeast Asia. They lived in Rome, Italy and Jakarta, Indonesia before returning to Texas and relocating to Montgomery County.
Throughout most of her marriage, Sandra was a homemaker and a stay-at-home mom. In 1983, she achieved her dream of becoming a Realtor. Sandra started her real estate career at Real Estate Depot and then moved to Century 21 where she met her future business partner and friend, Cissy Baylor. They officially formed The Winning Team in 1991 when they joined RE/MAX in The Woodlands and retired in 2022. Sandra and Cissy loved working in real estate together and made many wonderful friends over the years. Sadly, Cissy passed away earlier this summer on July 9.
Sandra is preceded in death by her parents, Walter and Ida Mayes, her daughter, Kara Lynn Pillow, and her husband, Edward J. Pillow. She is survived by daughter, Kassandra K. Pillow, sister and brother-in-law, Gary and D. Ann Komar, niece and husband, Brandon and Kendall Fielding, and nephew and wife Cole and Megan Komar.
A celebration of life and reception were held on September 21, 2024 at Cashner Funeral Home in Conroe. You may read her full obituary HERE.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Montgomery County Animal Shelter.
Lottie Stephens
HAR extends condolences to family, friends and colleagues of longtime member Lottie Stephens, 92, who died August 12, 2024.
Lottie was born in Paris, Texas on December 18, 1931. A proud graduate of Galena Park High School. She worked at Diamond Shamrock in Spring Branch and GATX Rail in Galena Park for several years as an administrative professional before earning her real estate license.
Lottie’s passion in life was real estate. In her career of more than 50 years, she loved sales, and she loved her clients dearly—many of whom became life-long friends.
Although a dedicated professional, Lottie always made time for her family and was fiercely loyal and devoted to her loved ones. She was also a cheerful giver, helping those in need however she could.
Lottie was a committed follower of Jesus Christ. She attended Forest Oaks Baptist Church and later became a member of The River Church.
Lottie is preceded in death by her mother, Lilly Nation; father, Richard Columbus Nation and all ten of her siblings. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law Rick and Debbie Hiller; son Reggie Hiller; daughter and son-in-law Shawn and Greg Buchanan; eight grandchildren-Shane Granger, Shana Hiller, Ricky Hiller, Josh Hiller, Zac Hiller, Jeremy Hiller, Rory Buchanan, and McKenzie Buchanan; and eight great-grandchildren.
A celebration of life service was held on August 17, 2024 at The River Church in Channelview. You may read her full obituary HERE.
Member obituaries and visitation/funeral arrangements for posting on HAR’s Members Only Portal and in the Houston REALTOR® may be sent to Brittany Aucion at brittany.aucion@har.com.
