Andrea Marie Sanchez, 74- years-old, died on Sunday, November 29, 2024 at her home in Historic Savannah Georgia. After her valiant fight with Breast Cancer in 2015, Andrea’s battle resumed in May 2023 with Stage 4 Breast Cancer that spread to the bones. Her strong will to live, unwavering faith in God, and the love and prayers of family, friends, and many supporters carried her through more months of grueling Chemotherapy. Yet even throughout her own struggle with Cancer, she reached out to others affected by the horrendous disease in many ways, including: 4 American Cancer Society Relays for Life, 2007-2010; Support Groups with other Survivors; participating in John Hopkins Cancer Research Study, and even just comforting others sitting nearby receiving their Chemo treatments simultaneously.

Andrea was born on January 11, 1950 in Brooklyn, New York to Anthony and Helen Brown. The oldest of 4 beautiful girls, her sisters – Karen, Kim, and Sharon – still live with their spouses – Shawn John, and Will respectively – in different areas of Andrea’s home state of New York .

Known for her ease in frequent conversation with even total strangers, some may be surprised to learn of the extreme shyness of her youth. Yet even as a child, she possessed a contagious smile and an entertaining sense of humor. Throughout her life she maintained a sweet and simple demeanor that won the trust and hearts of many, who even now are being changed by her witness of constant nurturing love and faith. Her signature gift of joy, shown through her constant smiling, laughter, and joking around, will never be forgotten.

Married for 43 years, Andrea & Richard raised their 4 dear children, Paul, Jeffrey, Christopher and Andre over the years in Brooklyn, Long Island and finally in Savannah, Georgia. Possessing a true servant’s heart, Andrea faithfully cared for family and friends through delicious cooking/baking from scratch – including cake decorating, sewing and crafting. A woman of faith and the heart of the Sanchez family, Andrea shaped their spirituality by her tireless Christian example, and also through various Catholic Charismatic prayer groups and activities. With a real zest for life, Mrs. Sanchez loved to dance, write, read, pray, bowl, play games/cards – especially with her Grandchildren, chat with friends and family, and travel…just to name a few.

After the couple’s retirement in 2000, they built a house in Savannah near several of her brothers and sisters-in-law, and later many close friends. She loved to go on outings with her Eastern Star Society and eat with friends through her Dinner Club.

Her surviving family members are numerous, but mainly include:

Husband of 43 years: Richard P. Sanchez

Mother of 4 Children: Paul Sanchez, Jeffrey Sanchez, Christopher and Jennifer Sanchez, and Lisa Sanchez

Grandmother to: Daniel and Abraham Moreno, Jacob Sanchez; Alyssa, Jon, and Simone Sanchez Simpson, Andre Sanchez, Nickai Thompson, Makayla Peterson, Octavia Wright, Milan Sanchez, Gizelle Thompson, Kaylin Brown, Hawa Rodriguez, Serenity Simpson, Tiana Mae

Immediate family: Sisters Karen Hayward, Kim Greene, and Nancy Wright