She was born on January 21, 1945, in Birmingham, Alabama, to the late Steve and Rose Marie DuBose.
Sandi was a graduate of the University of Tennessee and proud to be a Vol. She was a member of the UT Alumni & Friends CSRA Chapter, having previously served as chapter president in 2012. She earned her Ed. S. from Augusta College.
Sandi taught Family and Consumer Sciences for over 30 years, retiring from the Columbia County School System in 2006. She was a dedicated teacher and served as advisor of FCCLA (Family, Career and Community Leaders of America). During her tenure she touched the lives of so many young people and adults alike throughout the state.
Ms. Taylor encouraged her students to gain knowledge and experiences beyond the classroom. She paved the way for many students to attend numerous state and national leadership conferences. Ms. Taylor was adviser to several Georgia FCCLA state officers and served as a Georgia FCCLA Executive Council Board member. Her students went on to excel as state and national gold medal winners and her chapter earned numerous state and national chapter project awards. Because of her leadership, Mrs. Taylor was recognized by her profession in several ways. She received the state and national Master Adviser and Mentor Advisor awards as well as being presented the Georgia FCCLA Circle of Friends Award. Because of her service, she was presented the Georgia and National Spirit of Advising Award. In addition, she served in her professional organizations as a member of the GACTE (Georgia Association for Career and Technical Education board and on the GTFACS (Georgia Association of Family and Consumer Sciences) board. Most of all, Mrs. Taylor will be remembered by those fellow teachers and students throughout the state of Georgia who served with her as a dedicated and caring friend who made them smile.
Sandra is survived by her daughter, Elizabeth Glenn and her husband, CE; grandchildren; Abbie Glenn, Mandy Morris and Chris Glenn; sister, Patricia Cherry.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: Ronald McDonald House of Augusta, 1442 Harper Street, Augusta, GA 30901.
A memorial visitation will be held, Friday, June 7, from 6 until 8 at Elliott Sons Funeral Home, 4255 Columbia Road, Martinez.
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