Sandra "Gamma" Burrell

Sandra Burrell, treasured grandmother, mother, sister, educator, and friend, passed away peacefully, surrounded by love on Friday, August 29, 2025, at Candler Hospital in
Chatham County, Georgia. A longtime resident of Rincon, Georgia, Sandra was 70 years old when she passed.

Born in Toccoa, Georgia to the late Robert Lacy and Macy Collins Lacy Scott. Sandra spent her life nurturing others with grace, wisdom, and unwavering compassion. She
earned both a Master's degree and an Education Specialist degree, dedicating over 30 years to teaching and mentoring students. Her passion for education extended beyond
the classroom, where she helped develop the after-school program Planet 82, where she served as director, creating a safe and inspiring space for countless children. Sandra was a devoted adoptive mother to two children, Anna and Adam, whose lives she enriched with unwavering love and guidance. Her daughter Anna, married to Joshua Shuler, blessed Sandra with four grandchildren Bristol, Jade, Raelynn, and Jace. To them, she was not just a grandmother, but their beloved "Gamma," a title she wore with pride and joy.

She is survived by her treasured family: daughter Anna and son-in-law Joshua Shuler; their children Bristol, Jade, Raelynn, and Jace; son Adam Burrell; loving sisters and
brother-in-law Michelle Williams, Charles Williams, and Donna Crump. Along with her dear nieces and nephews Steve Williams, Stephanie Rockenseuss, Kevin Crump, Matthew Crump, and many others. She is also survived by her cherished friend Elaine Jenkins, whose unwavering support and love meant the world to her. Sandra's legacy of kindness, resilience, and faith lives on in each of them, and in the hearts of all who had the privilege of knowing her.

Sandra was a faithful Christian who lived her life in accordance with the teachings of the Bible, always loving others with an open heart. Her warmth, generosity, and gentle spirit will be deeply missed.

The family will be receiving friends at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, September 27, 2025 at Compassion Christian Church, Effingham Campus, 810 Fort Howard Road, Rincon, Georgia 31326. A celebration of life will begin at 11:00 a.m. to honor the remarkable woman she was.