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Sandra Reaves-Phillips
1944 - 2023
Sandra Reaves-Phillips
1944 - 2023
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BORN
1944
DIED
2023
Sandra Reaves-Phillips Obituary
Sandra Reaves-Phillips was an actress and singer for both stage and screen, and who appeared in such films as "Lean on Me" and "Round Midnight."
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(Photo: AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
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Nick Mc
July 20, 2025
Just watched Lean On Me & thought about you. Take, care.., Mrs Powers
Sylvia Riley
February 1, 2025
So very very sorry to learn of Sandra's passing. I met her at Girls High School and we became friends. She was a bridesmaid in my wedding a cpl years after graduation. After moving from Brooklyn, I lost contact with her but saw her on a cpl TV shows. I am just now seeing that she has passed away. Prayers to her family. I remember her son & her little sister.
p.s. pic trsf'd in B&W!
Harriet Thomas
March 17, 2024
My friend, we went to AL Fanns theatrical ensemble together. We ecame close friends from then on. Ms Thomas was what she called me affectionately. I will miss her enmesely.. shared love,
Harriet
Rosalyn Williams
January 10, 2024
So sorry to learn of the passing of this beautiful artist. May she rest in eternal peace. We extend our deepest condolences to her family. Sandra was a genuine soulful actress and light that we were blessed to experience. LOVE is what remains when we remember here. ROZ & Craig
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Cordelia Mills Patterson
January 9, 2024
Our condolences to the Phillips family. We loved her and enjoyed her perfomances. We met as members of Holy Unity Church. She will be missed. Clifford & Cordelia Patterson
Faye Yvette McQueen
January 9, 2024
I came to the house to work with Marishka. Mom (my name for her) was so sweet and kind. She gave me her blessings on my new apartment in Harlem. Bright me to tears. She always told me how beautiful I was! Sleep well Mom! You are missed!
Barbara Grant-Harris
January 8, 2024
Our condolences to the Phillips family. We loved and enjoyed sister Reaves Phillips performances. she was part of our Holy Unity family. We love you. Barbara Grant-Harris and Deloris Grant
JF
January 8, 2024
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Elizabeth Bell
January 5, 2024
R.I.P. Sandra
Brian Bara
January 5, 2024
A powerhouse and one of God's Angels. I will miss her kindness many years ago to a young fan from Ohio when we first met at Kenley Players. I'll aways have wonderful memories. I love you Sandra.
Teresa Gates
January 5, 2024
Rest on peace
LB
January 5, 2024
Our sincere sympathy for the loss of your loved one. May cherished memories and earnest prayer bring comfort for family and friends at this time.
Psalm 71:1a
Janelle Almendis
January 5, 2024
May the great God Jehovah be with you and comfort your hearts. Philippians 4:6-7!
RB
January 5, 2024
A powerful voice, an incredibly talented actress on stage, tv and in movies. She has played such varied roles but was always great. Her role in "Lean On Me" was a favorite of mine. Sincere condolences to the Reaves, Phillips families. May God be with you.
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