Sandra Pearson departed this life on Friday, May 6, 2016. She was born to the late Tryphena Lewis Henry and Earl Spears Sr., Sandra Pearson was reared in Sumter, South Carolina where she attended Lincoln High school and was known for her extraordinary basketball skills.

She continued her education at Florida A&M University, Howard University, and Morris College where she graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in English. She spent most of her career as a high school English teacher. She dedicated her time to helping and caring for others. She was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother.

She leaves to cherish her memory: her husband, Thales "Skipp" Pearson; children: Paolo (Von) Picott, Mei Lin (Yusuf) Pearson Boykin; grandchildren: Thales "CJ" Boykin, Yusuf Amir English, and Edison Amari English; Sisters, Darcelle Henry-Mack and Geneva Davis; Nieces: Mei Lan (Julian) Bargas, Jesean Mack, and Kalia (Kevin) Spears Lane; and many great nieces and nephews. Sandra was preceded in death by one brother, Earl Spears, Jr.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 3:00 PM on Tuesday, May 17, 2016, in the Parlor of Job's Mortuary 312 South Main Street, Sumter