Sandra Turner DuBose received her wings June 5, 2019 surrounded by her loving family and friends. She was born on February 24, 1954 to Robert Crutchfield and Mary Lee Turner Battle in Shreveport, Louisiana.
Sandy, as she is affectionately known by many, attended public schools in Shreveport, graduating from Bethune Jr. & Sr. High School. She continued her education at Grambling State University where she received a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice. She worked for the Delaware State prison system as well as other corporations and companies throughout the United States and overseas. Upon her move to San Antonio she worked at QVC for over 20 years as a Quality Specialist II.
Sandy met and captured the heart of Warren J. DuBose in Shreveport during his duty assignment at Barksdale Air Force Base. They honored their marriage vows for over 30 years until his death separated them on October 31, 2002. During this period she traveled the world leaving her hallmark of care, concern and kindness to all she met.
Sandy was a devoted wife, sister, aunt, sister-in-law and friend to many. She was a God-fearing woman and had a deep appreciation for life. She expressed this with her charming personality, jovial spirit and humorous jokes. She was a faithful member of Christian World Ministries and Life Group prayer group
Her work ethic was unmatched and thus rewarded with several Service Excellence Awards throughout her employment at QVC. Sandy was an event planner and executioner. Just put forth the idea and she’d make it happen. This brought so much joy to her life; her ability to lend a helping hand. All done with that beautiful smile of hers!
Sandy will be missed by so many. She leaves to cherish her memory one step-son Warren DuBose, Jr. (Shelia) & three grandchildren Bria, Teyla and Noah, Atlanta,GA; four siblings: Belinda Battle Smith, Shreveport, LA; Ronnie Battle (Aldonia) Shreveport, LA; Victor Battle (Wilda) Shreveport LA; and John L. Battle,Jr. (Charlotte) Las Vegas NV; brother-in-law Thornton DuBose (Anna) Pittsburg, PA; sister-in-law, Doris Fisher (Gerard) Milwaukee WS; sister-in-law Patricia Chatman, Arlington, TX; two god-children Megan Speaks, Buckeye AZ; Shirlyn,~Kittles~ Davenport, San Antonio TX; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousin and other relatives, along with a host of friends.
Memory Keepers include: Daughter, Vicki Mathis and granddaughter D’Yani; Son, Danny Garcia (Norma) and granddaughter, Abigail; Longtime Neighbor & Friend Barbara (David) Churchill; Special Friends Mary (John) Mobley, Marietta GA; Darcelle (John) Wilson, Bowie MD; Deborah Harrell-Davenport (Curtis) and Curtis, Jr.
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