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Sandra Collins Obituary

Sandra B. Collins - CHARLESTON, SC - Sandra B. Collins was called to rest on Saturday, May 25, 2013, in Charleston, SC. She fought a courageous battle with cancer and yet won! She was cognizant and confident of this eternal yet simple promise and truth- to be absent from the body, and to be present with the Lord. (2 Corinthians 5:8) She is preceded in death by her mother, Corrie Lee Martin and father, Joseph Troy Martin. She leaves to honor and cherish her memory one daughter, Jeanne Renee' Chambers-Mitchell; two grandchildren, Jordan and Joshua Mitchell, and two adopted sons by proxy, Darwin Smalls and Marlin Smith, whom she raised as her own children. Surviving siblings are one brother and sister-in-law: Harold W. Barney (Gladys); six sisters and two brother- in-laws: Lula Mae Lewis (Robert), Florrie Lee McGee, Gwendolyn Campbell, Carolyn M. Hilton, Jeannette Sims, and Dorothy M. Brown (Jacob); as well one cousin Lois L. Robinson, and a host nieces, nephews, and cousins. Less we forget, Sandra also leaves a second family - a host of caring friends and co-workers at Ralph H. Johnson VA Hospital, who kept constant vigil during her illness without fail. We will ALL miss our dear sweet sister. Funeral arrangements are not available at this present time. Simplicity Lowcountry Cremation & Burial Services 843-767-8057 Savannah Morning News May 28, 2013 Please sign our Obituary Guest Book at savannahnow.com/obituaries.

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Published by Savannah Morning News on May 28, 2013.

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Vendola Lawrence

May 22, 2023

To Sandra family: I missed coming to Charleston to visit her and talking to her on the phone. I will stay in touch with Jeanie when I can.

Vendola Lawrence

May 22, 2021

Sandra Collin was always nice to me. She loved her 2 grandchildren so very much. I missed going to Charleston to visit her. I wish Sandra family well.

Vendola

May 24, 2014

I can not believe it had been about a year that Sandra Collins had been gone from us. Jennie, I hope you and your children are doing well in California. Take care of your self because Sandra loved you and your children very much.

Carmen Johnson

June 7, 2013

May the comfort and understanding of others help you through your time of sorrow. May each cherished memory give you strength for today and each tomorrow.

Janice Franklin

May 29, 2013

Our prayers for comfort are with the family. With Love.

Vendola Lawrence

May 29, 2013

Jeanie, I will be praying for you and your children. Please let me know when the furneral.

Laquinta Larry

May 29, 2013

Aunt Sandra, you will be greatly missed. Love Quinta

Michael Johnson

May 28, 2013

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Gloria

May 28, 2013

My condolences to the Collins family. May the God of all comfort and peace sustain you during this time of loss.

Chas Alexander

May 28, 2013

God I thank you for my Aunt Sandra. I remember when you came back to Georgia from California after your military service. I was a young girl and I began to spend time with you. We went for walks and you helped me with my boring social studies assignments. Aunt Sandra you made everything fun. I will never forget your laugh and smile. God I thank you for allowing me to hug and tell my Aunt Sandra I love her before she left for eternity. Aunt Sandra you fought a good fight with courage and strength. As long as I am here on this earth, I will continue to give to cancer research.

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