Alexandra Genevieve Pratt

Alexandra “Sandy” Genevieve Pratt, age 82, passed away peacefully in her sleep on November 6, 2025, in Corinth, Texas. She was born on March 1, 1943, in Warren, Michigan. Sandy was preceded in death by her husband, Brett Stephen; her parents, George and Agnes (Kraszewski) Nitecki; her brother, George Nitecki; and her sister, Barbara L. Nitecki Soules. She is survived by her three sons, Alexander Shane (Andrea) of Cedar Park, Texas; Vincent Lee (Sally) of Shady Shores, Texas; and William Jeffery of Asheville, North Carolina. Sandy is also survived by the children of her late husband, Lacey (Dan) Zuretti of Royse City, Texas; Travis Stephen of Dallas, Texas; and Collin Stephen of Dallas, Texas. Sandy leaves behind two grandchildren Peyton and Austin, three great grandchildren, and many cousins, nieces, and nephews, all of whom brought her tremendous joy throughout her life. 

A Life Defined by Heart, Service, and Unmistakable Style 

Sandy spent more than forty years in education, a vocation that shaped her life and the lives of many others. She began her career teaching in the Head Start program and later taught kindergarten, worked with teens in alternative education settings, and helped adults earn their GEDs. She approached each stage of her work with patience, humor, and a genuine belief in the value of learning. Former students and colleagues often remembered her for her steady encouragement and her ability to connect with people from all walks of life.She brought joy and magic to every holiday, especially Halloween and Christmas. Her Halloween parties, originally created for Shane’s birthday, grew into legendary family events that were only rivaled by the spectacle and warmth of Christmas. These celebrations became cherished traditions that defined her home and delighted generations of family and friends.

A proud graduate of Michigan State University, Sandy brought her Spartan pride to every corner of her life. She wore Michigan State gear wherever she went and seized every opportunity to cheer on her team. As a single mom, she bought tickets from a scalper so she and her son could get into a crucial game during the Spartans run to the 1988 Rose Bowl, which she also attended. At home, she transformed an entire room with Michigan State colors and memorabilia and even painted a full refrigerator green with a large block “S” for the basement bar. Her Spartan spirit was unmistakable and enduring. Sandy lived life with boldness and unmistakable flair. 

She proudly kept her hair platinum blonde, convinced that blondes have more fun, and she delighted in driving vehicles as unique as she was. Her Lincoln Continental Mark V, affectionately known as the mob car, her brown conversion van, and her pink convertible Geo Tracker all became part of her story and her charm. Above all else, Sandy valued family. She embraced Vince and Jeff as her own children from her first marriage, showing that love and commitment, not blood alone, make a family. She will be deeply missed.

A celebration of her life will be held in the summer of 2026. Details will be announced at a later date.