This was taken in December the 20th I believe we always had the best of times together Sandy would just smile or laugh because Dee Dee and I would be honestly silly.Her smile was always beautiful and calming you'd only need to look at it to know everything would be fine (you can do this).She was a reasonable person it drove me nuts sometimes she could be so calm being all rational.lol When I say she was the balance that had to be the reason why she's always in the middle of every picture. As a matter of fact the last time I saw her she calmed me down.She gave me a hug and said she love me.Ok gotta go to many tears..........Big sister out.

Thanks for sharing this and the other beautiful pics of Sandy Lou! She was so stylish, never had a bad day:)

This was one of our many Family Reunions...this one was held at my brother Vernon's house in Virginia.  Look at the all the cousins back in the day.  This pic brings back many fond memories of our famlly.  Thanks for sharing Paula.

Louise

Its funny how someone has your smile (twice).Sandy was always in the middle of every picture.We say and kinda think alike. I remember putting on her face book page " OH SIS I MISS U MUCH! and told her I was doing the hands too and to not judge me,hee hee. First thing is I didn't know if she would get I was doing Janet Jackson but She did and she then told me the story.We have lots of things in common tv shows,movies.I saw me a little brite smile and curves I thought Im not alone with a few things about her.I would send her music to listen to in her in box.I enjoy the sister conference calls.My organized sister didn't know she was going to plan my wedding one day.lol I was working on it.We both used the term "love of my life" when speaking of our other halves.My kinda little sister I wish I had more time with I guess that's what bothers me most.I guess it holds true that it's better to have loved and lost than to have never had love at all.I'm thankful I made it in time.We will always still be the sisters three. ME,you and DEE DEE. By the way this is the first picture we took together.They both were two smiling short women whom i felt like I've known all my life. LOVE ALWAYS YOUR BIG SISTER "CINDY"

I think it was in 1986.  I came home from work one day and Sandy couldn't wait to tell me about a contest that her "favorite" group New Edition was sponsoring on our local radio station entitled "Earth Angel" created from the 1950's song by the group the "Penguins" (I know most of you don't remember the group...I was just a baby myself in diapers).  Anyway, she was so excited and just knew she had a good chance of winning (because she always thought that way...always a "winner").  She begged me to help her put together a "winning" outfit.  So me, being the mother that I was...wanting to support her on just about any idea that she came up with, went shopping for a white dress.  Then we had to find wings, of course.  I'm not sure where we found the wings...but we did after a long search.  We went to a photo studio...took the picture....and sent it in to the contest.  Sadly, she didn't win and boy were we "both" upset!  However, she was excited and  had fun and it was fun making her happy.  So now this is a very appropriate picture to share (attached).  I just wish my Angel was still here, but I'm sure she's watching us all from Heaven.  Love and miss you immensely.........

Ralph and I remember Corey and Sandy's beautiful wedding. I stood in as the bride for Sandy at the rehearsal the night before the BIG DAY, I walked down the aisle with Ray then Darryl and stood in front of Corey while the minister went over their vows as Sandy and Ralph looked on.  I told Ralph, Corey with the only man I said  vows with other than him.  We were there the entire weekend, it was so wonderful, we laughed and told stories at the rehearsal dinner.  Fells Inn is certainly the spot to get married and Valentine's weekend just added to the blessing. Sandy wedding gown was the most beautiful gown I have ever seen and to this day, I haven't seen another dress so beautiful and special.  Sandy was beautiful.  The wedding service was so inspiring to all.  Byron did a wonderful toast to Corey and Sandy, we all dance the night away.  I miss you Sandy, thanks for giving me so many memories to cherish.  Love you, Ralph and Sheila

I didn't know if I could write on this memorial for Sandy because I'm still in somewhat disbelief that she's not here...very hard to even write this with tears coming down.  Although Sandy was not my blood sister...I honestly believe in my heart that God brought us together to be sisters. I treated her like a sister with every emotion in my being to love and respect the friendship we shared...maybe I was too protective of her because we would have these long talks over dinner and still talking in the car until either her point or my point was made.  We went through so much together and did so many things it's difficult to share which one's so I won't.  Sandy was a private person; however the people she loved and trusted she would share so much and you would get so much back in return.  She just loved living and doing so many things...there were no limits with her which I admired.  She loved the value of family and deeply loved God.  I often speak to her to let her know that I will continue to look out for her family; especially her mother, son, Denise and her sisters who she loved so much!  I really believe in my heart that Sandy along with God moved me to help do her homegoing service...I remember hearing her voice say: Gina, you can do this...it's okay, it's okay.  I don't know how of earth I managed to do this but I did and will continue to live her legacy knowing that her spirit lives in me.  I miss you so much Sandy...everyday there is a memory of you...whether through our driving trips, music, having our deep talks as you would say, the upcoming jazz festival, traveling, relationship convos, TV shows, Steve Harvey, our crazy movie quotes, us looking forward to the summer, etc.  I really thought we were going to grow old together and that you would finally see me in a healthy relationship and eventually get married. I was getting prepared for the baby and it was beginning to sink in. I would have loved that little girl so much and was going to buy her a pink pea coat and that redskins cheerleading outfit I told you about.  The dinner we had the last time I saw you said so much...I just didn't realize what God was doing but now I know.  I'll make you proud by looking out for your mom whom you loved so much...continuing the girl nite outs...the deep conversations will continue on and I will speak to Maurice about spending time with Demoine...I will be there for his graduation and will let him know as he already does, how much of a wonderful person you are and how much you love him.  You wanted so much for Demoine to be a young man of character and he will.  I know I will see you again but it's just really hard right now and things will forever be changed in my life without you.  You were truly one of a kind and I thank God for all the times we shared together.  You are my sister and I will continue to make sure the things we discussed continue on, on your behalf.  I thank God so much for the opportunity to have you in my life all these years.  I will forever love you and will look forward to seeing you with the Lord.  And when I get there maybe you will greet me by saying what you always said to me...hey face!  And of course you know the laughs will start.  Heaven is going to be pretty loud with me up there!  I know you're probably shaking your head and smiling! Love you Sandy...always!

This party was the best. Look at Sandy and Aunt Marie..two strong and determined women! Sandy one the best dressed I think. These two were always the life of the party.

I wish you were here! I know that Sandy would have loved you so much! I was hoping that you would be a girl. I have so much stuff that I was going to give you...not to mention beautiful new dresses. You are my blood, my little cousin and I want to hold you and tell you how important you are. I can't get over the feeling of not being able to hold you. It doesn't seem real that you were so close to entering this world and your life was cut so short. I wonder what your laugh would have been like, if you would have danced like your mom, if you and Demoine would have been closer than two peas in a pod, if you and my daughters would have been best friends, if you would have been a tomboy or girlie girl...Of course a girly girl, if I had anything to do with it. One thing I do know is that God has two angels in Heaven now and I know I will meet you someday.

Oh where to begin! I remember you before Janet Jackson and makeup and high heels! When we were both just two shy cousins who like to play with Barbie dolls. I felt so close to you, closer than anyone else. You were more like a sister to me. I remember the wild way you used to sleep, and how much you liked strawberry milkshakes. That worked well for me because I liked chocolate and we never fought over using too much of the powder because we both had our own canisters. LOL! I remember when Dad made those delicious strawberry pies and we got up really late in the night to eat one, one a piece that is because we always believed in having our own stuff! I remember when Mom passed and you came to me and said that, even though we weren't as close as we used to be, I could call you anytime. I wish I had called more...Coulda, woulda shoulda is neither here nor there now but, I wish I had called more.

I remember when I was going through some things and I slowed down calling you and you just kept calling and telling me you weren't gonna stop calling until I pick up the phone, lol.  U were so annoying right then and that's why I loved you so much.  Our distance didn't change a thing.  Oh yeah... one more thing.  I remember my mom and I came to visit you and Louise and you made us book our flight earlier just so I could see you pretend you were Janet Jackson. Miss you.

OKAY sis, all I have to say is Janet Jackson BOOT CAMP..... You always ways trying to teach me, Tiffiny, Eunice, and Tanya some Janet Jackson dance moves or should I say the ENTIRE routine for a video.....lol And you would just lite up so much when you would dance....I would often sit down on the coach and just watch you all cuz, I was "too little" to keep up.

And the other was my Graduation day.....I remember not being to thrilled or making it a big deal, And Tiffiny wasn't there cuz she had just joined the Air Force, but I have a picture (somewhere around here) of you and me hugging and our fat checks pressed up against each other smiling, And I remember how happy I was cuz one of my sisters was there....

And finally, you taught me to cornrow hair when i was like 11 cuz you working at "Cornrows and Company" i made alot of money as a kid cuz you that.

I'm never one to procrastinate, but on this I did. I just submitted a photo of my wedding reception held at Aunt Margie's house June 2, 1980 (my birthday). This is a photo I've always wanted to share with Sandy. My intentions were to post it on fb, but I never did (feeling really bad about it).  Anyway, I"ve always thought Sandy was a very sweet little girl from her age in this pic. I'll never forget her visits to my house and how we used to gang up on Marvin.  Definately gone to soon....Much Love!

I wanted to post something about Deja, the only thing I can say about her is that she moved a lot. Lol. Sandy used to say she moved constantly, and I would see her moving in Sandy's stomach (it was so amazing to me)  :). The only time she stopped was if Sandy was walking around. When Sandy got sonograms, u could see Deja, "running" from the sonogram scope. She would dart across to the other side of her stomach, it was so funny! (she was fast too!) ...... Lol. I will miss my lil "Baby D"! 

I will always miss you Sandy . . . . I am all choked up now as I type this message to you. You were such a leader and motivator. I loved how you just took charge and was never scared to try anything at least once.  I thank God that you were a part of our lives. I'll see you one day in that wonderful place with our Savior. Your name will live on and on and on..................................... in our hearts. Luv cuzn Paula

Michelle Elliott-Dent Sandy, I have quite a few memories of you. There is only two that sticks out tho'. I remember you performing Janet Jackson @ the talent show @ Northwestern and the time Antoine made you cry. I really disliked him them. :(

Yolanda Proctor

Yvonne Johnson I remember looking sleepy-eyed the night before the election (or should I say the morning of) trying to make sure we had everything ready for "E Day", knowing we were only going to get a couple of hours sleep...but somehow we knew it would all pay off ! Oh yeah, and listening to Akon full blast ha ha

Deedra Moore wow... dont kno which one to say... so many!! Ill just randomly add memories as they come to me... hahahahaha

Remember when we used to ride the train to work and we used to share the ear phones to the walk man so that we could listen to wrong songs??!! And you used to try and keep it cool when "your jam" came on??!!! HAHAHAHAHA

And then we would get off at farragut and join the "rat race"!!!

Tracy R. Johnson I remember when we first met at NRI Legal in DC & how cute, bubbly & friendly you were... You seemed like an really cool person and you are...