Sandra Faye Payne Gibbs

January 5, 1957 - September 27, 2024

Sandra Faye Payne Gibbs, beloved wife, sister, and friend affectionally known as Boo, fought a good fight and finished a strong race and was rewarded her crown of righteousness on September 27, 2024, at the age of sixty-seven. She was born in Winston-Salem, NC to the late Zeb Payne and Julia Mae Pickens Scales. She was preceded in death by her grandmother, Jannie Mae Pickens; two aunts, Geneva Pickens, Shirley Kelly; four brothers, Charlie Joe, Sr, Johnny Joe, Wille Lane, William Pickens; three nephews, Charlie Joe, Jr, Tony Dewayne Martin Sr, and Antwan Lamont Campbell; a great niece, Ar'Lexia Taylor; a cousin, Julius Clark; and a close brother-in-law, Lorenzo Bernard Watson, Sr; a recent niece, Lamonttical Joe. Sandra Faye Payne Gibbs was a graduate of North Forsyth High School. After graduation, she enlisted into the United States Marine Corps and served faithfully six years to the rank of Sergeant. After discharge she completed her finance degree from Long Beach College in Long Beach, CA. Following graduation, she pursued a career in the Mortgage Business as a Senior Mortgage Funder for ten years. Afterward a weight watchers' receptionist until her retirement due to illness in 1995. She relocated to Winston-Salem in 2019 to be close to her family. Sandra leaves to cherish her loving memories her husband, Terry Gibbs; one brother, Larry (Pamela) Joe; two sisters, Roberta Geneva Joe and Betty Martin-Watson all of the city. Her nephews and nieces, James Robert (Quivette) Joe, David Mankins, Johnny Joe Jr., Lamont Joe, Theon Joe, Robert Joe, Erica (Michael) Baker, Tammy Jackson, Torina (John) Brown, and Tanya Martin. One lifelong friend, Pamela Pratt. A close faithful church family Saint Mark Evangelical Lutheran. A host of great, great-great nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

Service of Memory Celebrating her Life will be held November 16, 2024, beginning at 1:30 p.m. for the Family Visitation and 3 p.m. Worship Service, at Saint Mark Lutheran Church, 1151 East 14th, Winston Salem, NC 27105. Contact information (336) 391-5701 or you can participate online via Zoom at: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81323573218?pwd=eQpoBWMxwP6T0ACoX5LW0MLLOL9PPo.1.

Meeting ID: 813 2357 3218.

Passcode: 387255.

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Published by Winston-Salem Journal on Nov. 14, 2024.

Memories and Condolences
for Sandra Gibbs

11 Entries

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Ray Williamson

November 16, 2024

Sandra you were truly a loyal friend as Terry, you and I grew as a family during the years you lived here in California. Your presences will truly be missed especially those off the hook chitterlings you use to make us back in the day . Your sense of humor and banter we would keep always made it enjoyable being in your company. I´m blessed and honored to know we both served in the world´s finest military on the planet, The United States Marine Corps but most importantly servants of the most high God, Jesus our Living Christ . Keep guarding the streets of Heaven till I see you again my Sister! Much Christ filled love,

Bro Ray

Sandra Gray West

November 15, 2024

MISS YOU SIS . LOVE YOU ALWAYS.

Linda Mansfield

November 15, 2024

How I will always remember my dear Sistah-Friend

Linda Mansfield

November 15, 2024

Sandra a.k.a Butterfly and I met some 25+ years ago when she and Terry joined Community Temple Church of Santa Ana, the friendship with Sandra and Terry was instant. Sandra was a loyal Sistah-Friend. I gave her the name Butterfly because of how well she adapted in social settings and walked away with at least one new friend where ever she went. She was a social butterfly and she and Terry always shined bright at our gatherings. Her love for Terry was deep and unwavering; as was hers for him. RIH Butterfly no more pain and suffering. You will be missed but NEVER forgotten. A true Titus 2 woman.

Nancy Hoekstra

November 15, 2024

My sister Gibbs a strong believer in our Lord Jesus Christ a woman who served on the battle field not just for Lord and also for the United States of America has always been an outstanding leader kept me in check. I will miss you, so thank you very kindly for checking me, your teaching to this day has kept me doing the hard right instead of easy left. I love you. I know one day I see you again.

Lasonya.J

November 14, 2024

You may be gone, but you will live forever in our memories and in our hearts because you have given us a lifetime of memories filled with laughter, joy, and happiness. We love you and we wish you a peaceful sleep.

Pam P White

November 14, 2024

My long life friend. I feel as though you didn't go away and that you are beside me everyday. To the family, the Lord said he would prepare a place for us and I feel as though San's room was ready that he had prepared for her. I know she is now free and I have no doubt that she has made it in. May God continue to give all of you and I comfort and peace. Sis Pratt

Ruby Gatewood

November 14, 2024

Growing up in the same neighborhood and attending the same schools, brought me & San into each other lives, way back in the late 60's. I have so many wonderful memories of the times we spent together at each other's houses and attending school activities. I still have photo's of us from those days, that I can pull out and look at, when I want to take a walk down memory lane of the good ole days. Though you're gone my friend, my memories of you, will forever remain in my heart. To be absent in the body, is to be present in with the Lord. May you forever enjoy your mansion, your new robe and your starry crown, my neighborhood friend and classmate. You earned them!

Tammy Jackson

November 14, 2024

I´m deeply saddened by your death! But knowing that you were rewarded your crown of righteousness brings me great peach comfort and joy! I´m grateful that The Lord blessed with privilege of being with for the last years of your earthly life! I´ll continue to cherish your words of wisdom kindness and comfort! Your humility was amazing to see firsthand! To say that your presence is missed would be an understatement! I´m so grateful to God that he chose me to be your niece friend caregiver!

Tammy Jackson

November 14, 2024

I deeply saddened by your death! But knowing that you received your crown of righteousness brings me great comfort! I´m thankful to The Lord that he blessed me with the privilege of being by your side for the last years of your earthy life! Your words of comfort smile humility gives me the strength that´s needed daily! I´m even more grateful that you knew how much I love you! Tusshie

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