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Sandra Tanner

1946 - 2016

Sandra Tanner obituary, 1946-2016, Gary, IN

BORN

1946

DIED

2016

Sandra Tanner Obituary

age 70, was born March 12, 1946, in Chicago, IL. She passed away on May 8, 2016. She attended Tolleston High School and was married to James Tanner. Sandra was employed by the Gary Community School Corporation for 30 years. She worked at many schools retiring from Beverage in 2008. Sandra confessed Jesus Christ. Sandra was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star, Oriental Grand Chapter of the State of IN. Sandra is preceded in death by her mother Mildred Johnson-Jackson, son Tyrone Edwards, daughter Tracie Winborn and grandson Jadeen Winborn. Sandra is survived by her husband of 50 years, James Tanner; 2 granddaughters Lauryn Dickerson and Jordynn Winborn; great granddaughter Epic Cooper; son-in-law Everett Winborn; birth mother Susie Furlow; father-in-law Spencer Hervey, Sr. and a host of other relatives and friends. Visitation Saturday may 21, 2016 at 9 a.m. Order of Eastern Star Rites at 10 a.m. Funeral services to follow at 11 a.m. All services at Holy Bethel M.B. Church 810 West 8th Avenue. Rev. Thomas Fuller officiating. Interment Evergreen Cemetery.

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Published by Post-Tribune from May 17 to May 18, 2016.

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CURTIS-SHARON MCCATREY

May 22, 2016

SANDRA, WE KNOW EACH OTHER FROM KNEE HIGH! YOU WERE A BEAUTIFUL PERSON INSIDE AND OUT. LET YOU SPIRIT SOAR WITH THE WIND - I BELIEVE ONE DAY I'LL SEE YOU AGAIN! SUGARMOMMA

Marilyn Hattisburg

May 20, 2016

Please accept my deepest condolences on the loss of Sandra. She was a beloved coworker at Norton and Beveridge Schools.

Monice Lillie

May 19, 2016

I had the pleasure of working with Mrs. Tanner for over 12 years. She was the most giving person I have ever known. She was a true gem; always giving and never wanting to be recognized for it. I will certainly miss her.

Ms. Lillie

Deidre Crudup

May 19, 2016

My sincere condolences to the family. I worked with Sandra at Norton and West Side High Schools. We shared some good times. Sandra will truly be missed

May 17, 2016

My condolences, Betty Roby

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Holy Bethel M.B. Church

810 West 8th Avenue, IN

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21

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10:00 a.m.

Holy Bethel M.B. Church

810 West 8th Avenue, IN

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11:00 a.m.

Holy Bethel M.B. Church

810 West 8th Avenue, IN

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