Laquita Neu

Laquita Sandmann Neu, 79, of Gainesville, passed away peacefully on July 18, 2025. Laquita was born May 23, 1946, in Gainesville, TX, the first-born child of Henry & Lorene Sandmann of Valley View, TX.

Mrs. Neu grew up in Valley View and graduated from Valley View High School.

On August 8, 1964, Laquita married Leon William Neu of Lindsay, TX in the Valley View Catholic Church. Laquita met the love of her life during a CYO dance, yes that was Leon. They celebrated 60 years of marriage on August 8, 2024.

Laquita is survived by her husband Leon, son Lorne Neu (Pilot Point), & 4 daughters, LaVern Neu (Gainesville), Lana & Jim Mayfield (Bowie), Lea Ann Taylor (Gainesville), & Loucinda & John Morris; grandchildren: Blake & Annie Neu (Indianapolis), Trey Marion (Denton), Ashley Marion (Bowie), Gabriel & Holly Taylor (Lititz PA), Jenny Taylor (Adamstown, PA), Jordan Taylor (Gainesville), & Caleb Taylor (Lancaster, PA), Jacob, & Garrett Morris; and great grandchildren: Shailoh Neu, Evelyn Snyder, Serenity Snyder, & Liam Snyder; Margot & Hayden Taylor. Three Bothers, Kevin (& Lynda) Sandmann, Gary (& Betty) Sandmann, & Carl (& Cindy) Sandmann all of Valley View and one sister, Janet (& Richard) Womack of Valley View.

Laquita was preceded in death by her parents; Henry & Lorene Sandmann, infant son Leon William Henry Neu, granddaughter Gabrielle Taylor, & brother Alan Sandmann.

Mom was the most artistic person we knew. She could draw, paint beautiful pictures, sew, crochet, and make the most beautiful wedding & birthday cakes. She loved teaching her children and grandchildren how to cook, draw, sew, & crochet.

Mrs. Neu will be remembered for her kindness, love, helpfulness, love of babies, and her ability to talk to anyone. She never met a stranger and always helped others when she was able. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends.

A special thank you to the Home Hospice team for their care, love, & support. We had the best caring team!

A memorial service will be held at a later date.

The family asks that memorial donations be made to: Hospice of Grayson, Cooke, and Fannin Counties.