Obituary

Sandra was born on February 03, 1948, in Minden, Louisiana to L.G. Abner and Corean C. Abner.  She was the oldest of five children.

She accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized at Greenville Baptist Church under the leadership of Rev Issac Harris, Couchwood, Louisiana. 

Sandra was educated in the Webster Parish School System, graduating from Webster High School in 1966.  She furthered her education by attending Grambling State University where she met her husband, Henry Garner and went on to received Bachelor of Art degree in English.  To this union a son was born, Henry A. Garner, Jr.  Never being satisfied in the education arena, she later attended La Tech University where she received an Master of Art degree and a +30 in education.

Upon moving back to Ruston, Sandra and her family united with the Pilgrims Rest Baptist Church under the leadership of the late Reverend C. L. Oliver and later under the leadership of Reverend Brandon J. Crew, where she served faithfully on the Group Mission Ministry, the  Mother Board, the Youth Ministry, as a Pastor’s Aid and as an Announcement Secretary.

After 40 years in the field as a professional educator Sandra was dedicated to teaching/aiding the youth in both the public school system as well as the youth ministry.

She was unexpectedly called home by the Lord after a brief illness on Tuesday, April 27, 2021.  She is preceded in death by her Father, L.G. Abner, mother, Corean C. Abner, husband, Henry Garner and brother, Johnny Abner.

Left to cherish her memories are her son, Henry Garner, Jr., her devoted brothers, Elgie Abner (Rosa), Gerald Abner (Shirley), Milton Abner, a very special friend, Ted Minniefield and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.