Sandra Bell Yancey
October 12, 1945 – November 15, 2021
Sandra Bell Yancey of Henrico passed away on Monday, November 15, 2021. Sandra was a graduate of Varina High School class in 1964 She was married for 54 years to Eugene Edward Yancey, Jr. Sandra was a member of the Richmond Dog Obedience. She enjoyed training dogs in her pastime. Sandra also enjoyed being an extra in movies that were filmed in Richmond.
Sandra is survived by her daughters, Debra A. Power and Amy M. Britton (Doug); her grandchildren, Melody and Katelyn Power and Madelyn Britton; brother Stewart Bryan Bell; and sister Janice B. Prentice. She is proceeded in death by her husband, Eugene E. Yancey Jr.; and her father, George B. Bell and mother, Marjorie G. Bell.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, December 18, at Cool Spring Baptist Church. In lieu of flowers the family asks that everyone attending the service bring an ornament with your name on it and attach a note for the family or a memory of Sandra. A tree will be decorated in honor of Sandra.
I send my condolences to you and your family. Sandra was a part of my dog club ( Richmond dog Obdience Club
SHE would attend Dog Shows with Gene and help my nerves to calm down. SANDRA was a nice person to speak to. HER faith in God is amazing. I am sure she will be in heaven telling us the best way to accomplish things The blessing here is Gene and Sandra are together in heaven .
Sandra and her husband Gene were dedicated members of my dog club for more than 25 years, making many valuable service contributions over the years. Sandra was a loving person who cared deeply for her family, her friends, and her faith. May she now rest in peace with her husband whom she adored so much.
Sally thank you so much being a friend to my mom she thought so much of you . In the last year when you came to visit those visits ment so much to her keep in touch
So sorry for you and your families loss! Your Mom loved her family greatly and deeply. She is very proud of you all. Sending you big hugs and love . Keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers.
I just saw this news about Sandy (and about Gene). Sandy was the sweetest person! She and I worked together at the old Vepco way back in ’68/’69. She was one of my favorite people. I still remember the day a phone call came for her at work. Her father had been changing a tire on the side of the highway and a driver lost control of the car hitting and causing his death. Sandy was devastated & there was no way any of us could have helped her through that day. She and Gene were so close & you could see the love between them. It warmed my heart. So many times over these many years, I have thought of them and each time, I’d say I was going to find her new number, call, and set up lunch. Time got away from me as it does for most of us, but to remember someone so vividly and warmly for so long really does say something….and Sandy was something.