Sandra Rich Obituary
Sandra Wilkerson Rich was born August 21, 1958 in Hardin County, Tennessee, the daughter of Lorene Wilkerson and the late James Wilkerson.
On December 3, 1988, she was united in marriage to Teddy M. Rich, who survives.
Prior to her retirement, Sandra worked for Angelica Manufacturing and Hardin County General Hospital. She enjoyed listening to music and was a good wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She was a member of Mt. Hermon Baptist Church in Savannah, Tennessee.
Sandra Wilkerson Rich departed this life on October 7, 2024 in Savannah, Tennessee at the age of 66 years, 1 month, and 16 days.
She is survived by her husband of 35 years, Teddy M. Rich of Savannah, Tennessee; daughters, Christelle Lowery (Rodrick), April Stricklin (James), and Candy White, all of Savannah, Tennessee and Cora Clausel (Jason) of Morris Chapel, Tennessee; sons, Joey Arnold and T.J. Rich (Jennifer), both of Savannah, Tennessee; mother, Lorene Wilkerson; brothers, William Roger Wilkerson, Ricky Allen Wilkerson, and Edward Ray Wilkerson; sister, Loretta Faye Russom; 15 grandchildren; and 7 great grandchildren.
In addition to her father, Sandra was preceded in death by her sister, Mary Shiver.
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