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Sandra Mickens Obituary

MICKENS Sandra Mickens, 67, went home to be with the Lord April 4, 2012 at Eastland Care Center. She was born June 25, 1944 to Ruby West and Frank Johnson, Sr. in Columbus, OH. She is preceded in death by her parents, husbands James Starks and Clarence Mickens, daughter Naga, five siblings and three uncles. Sandra retired from Columbus Board of Education. She is survived by step-father, John West; children, Mark Mickens, Antonio (Mary) Mickens, Marcia (John) Brown, and Monica Mickens; seven siblings; nine grandchildren; eight great-grand-children and a host of other relatives and friends. Family will receive friends 9 a.m. Saturday, April 7, 2012 until time of service 10 a.m. at Mt Hermon Baptist Church, 2283 Sunbury Rd. Bishop Donald J. Washington, pastor. Interment to follow. Arrangements entrusted to J MARTIN-SMITH MORTUARY, 1173 E Hudson St., 447-9383.

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Apr. 5 to Apr. 6, 2012.

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Lyndon & Mary Watson

April 11, 2012

Dear Tony, Mark, Monica, Marcia and Family
We were sorry to hear of your lost. May God comfort your family during this time. She is looking over each of you in Heaven

Marcia Brown

April 8, 2012

We the family of Sandra Mickens would like to express our Thanks to all of you. Your kind words and being there with us through that transition. We will always be grateful to you all. God bless.

Niccy Chapman

April 8, 2012

MONICA, SORRY FOR YOUR LOST. YOUR MOM WILL BE TRULY MISSED. I KNOW YOU WILL BE STRONG IN YOUR TIME OF SORROW. GOD BLESS YOU ALL.
NICCY AND FAMILY

April 7, 2012

From the Nelson family.Rodney,Trina,Rhonda .and Stacey.Tasha,Takesha,Shanay .Dwayne,and Andrea.

Rhonda Nelson Tanner

April 7, 2012

My heart and prayers go out to all of you Marcia,Tony,Monica,and Mark,keep your heads up high and remember you still have each other.I loved Aunt Sandra and she will be greatly missed.

Shronda Lewis

April 6, 2012

My prayers are with my family! We will miss you Sandra! Love you all!

Vance Adams

April 6, 2012

I would like to express my love and support to an entire family whose loss has affected so many. It is my trust that God will stand ready to both comfort and propel you onward through His grace and loving kindness. Let our confidence forever be in the promises of God; that we shall see our loved ones again; surrounding the throne of God in the fullness of time...

Jocelyn McDonald

April 6, 2012

My condolences to the family. May you all remember the good times, laughter and sweet memories she gave. Praying for the family strength during this time of bereavement.

Earnestine McDonald

April 6, 2012

I am sad to hear about the passing of a long-time friend. We enjoyed sharing years of friendship and the raising of our children together. May Mark, Tony, Marcia and Monica find comfort in knowing you are resting eternally. Our friendship have and always remained close in heart.

Loretta Brown-Albert

April 6, 2012

Sorry to hear about your loss.She fought a good fight, now she is resting with her Father.I'm praying for your strenght,there is no sorrow that Heaven can't heal.May GOD be with you all.

Linda Courts

April 6, 2012

Tony, Mark, Marsha, Monica, and Pap...my thoughts and prayers are with you. Love, Linda

DeAudra Bell

April 6, 2012

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

joyce crawford

April 6, 2012

love you,and will mess your smile . love your cousin joyce

Ms. Toni Lewis

April 6, 2012

To my family...Rest in the comfort and assurance of the Lord. My prayers are with you always. Love Toni

Jeralynn O

April 6, 2012

To the family of Marcia Brown,
we send our deepest condolences to you. We are sorry to hear of your loss. She is in Heaven now and in a much better place.
Love, Jeralynn, Don, Courtney and Cayla Oglesby

Jewell Blanchard-Patrick

April 6, 2012

Deacon West,yOU AND Tanga has been in my thoughts and prayers. So sorry to her of your family's lost. "May the love of God substain you doing this time".

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