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Sandra “Sandy” Gale Boshears, age 79 of Coalfield, TN, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones at Methodist Medical Center on September 19, 2025.
She was born on September 9, 1946, in Harriman, TN to D.C. and Joyce Brown. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and friend whose life was defined by her love, kindness and faith. She was a member of Union Baptist Church. She married Larry Boshears on July 10, 1964, and together they built a beautiful life filled with family, laughter, and cherished traditions. She took great joy in everything that she done, but most of all her biggest joy was her family, who she loved dearly. Those who knew her will remember her gentle spirit, warm smile and unwavering love. She had a gift for making everyone feel welcome and her presence will be forever missed.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Larry Boshears; parents, D.C. and Joyce Brown; mother-in-law, Frankie Boshears; brothers, Terry and Johnny Brown; aunt, Sadie Harris and husband Jim, and nephew, Brad Pennington.
She is survived by her children, Melinda (Roger) Jones and Larry David Boshears; grandchildren: Tabitha (Brandon) Davis, Tallesse (Logan) Alley, and Taylor (Amber) Jones; great-grandchildren: Gracie Davis, Sawyer Davis, Reagan Davis, Zayla Jones, Nash Jones, Tatum Alley, and Treycen Alley; sisters-in-law, Wilma Brown and John and Peggy Pennington; nieces: Christy Shipley and son Landon, Amanda Pennington and children, and Chasity Pennington; special friends and family: Vickie Lively, Linda and Terry Wendt and son Mathew, Paula Freytag, Judy Justice, Phyllis Basler, Glenda Fritts, Alice and Lemon Woods, especially her family at Coalfield School, and many more. She loved her community and everyone in it.
The family would like to give a heartfelt thank you to Methodist Medical Center ICU staff and hospice staff for the compassionate care they provided and shown to them over the last couple weeks.
The family will receive friends Monday September 22 from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. at Schubert Funeral Home in Wartburg with the funeral to follow at 7:00, Bro. Jason Lowe and Bro. Terry Wendt officiating. Graveside service will be Tuesday September 23 at 9:30 a.m. at Davis Cemetery in Coalfield.
Schubert Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Sandra Gale Boshears.
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