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Sandra Sweet Obituary

Sandra Hughes Sweet SPARTANBURG, SC - Sandra Hughes Sweet, 77, a career educator and longtime member of Second Presbyterian Church, lost her decade long struggle with Alzheimer's finally on Monday, September 1, 2014, at Summit Hills retirement community in Spartanburg. She is survived by her two children: Dr. Charles David Eubanks, Jr., Colonel, U. S. Army, Retired and his wife Charlene of Sumter, SC, and Mrs. Meredith Eubanks Lynch and her husband Kevin of Spartanburg, SC. She is survived also by three grandchildren, David Scott Eubanks, Rachael Elizabeth Eubanks, and Kelsey Hughes Lynch; and one great-grandchild, Skyler Brynn Rowe Eubanks. Originally from Summerville, SC, and daughter of the late Martin V. and Zaleita L. Sweet, she attended Flora McDonald College, earning a BA in Christian Education, which she applied at Second Presbyterian Church as its Director of Christian Education in 1959. A lifelong church member, she renewed her membership at Second Presbyterian in 1983, returning to serve in a variety of capacities, most notably as a church elder, delegate to the General Assembly, teacher of the Fellowship Sunday School Class over two decades, and as a member of the choir. She was also a career educator, and taught a variety of grammar and high school classes in Charleston and Spartanburg, earning Teacher of the Year honors at four different schools that employed her over nine years. She earned her Masters of Education and Educational Specialist degrees, which she applied as a guidance counselor at Whitlock Junior High School, and at her culminating position as the Assistant Principal of Houston Elementary, from which she retired in 2006. She was in the Phi Delta Kappa fraternity and a member of the South Carolina Education Association. She will be remembered fondly for her generous spirit by those whose lives she touched and for a life well-lived, imbued with Christian values. A memorial service will be conducted at 1:00 PM Thursday, September 4, 2014, at Second Presbyterian Church, by the Rev. Dr. George G. Wilkes, III. Visitation will follow the services at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Second Presbyterian Church Choir Fund, 438 North Church Street, Spartanburg, SC 29303. The family is at the home of her daughter and son-in-law, Meri and Kevin Lynch. An online guest register is available at www.floydmortuary.com Floyd's North Church Street Chapel Visit our guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/ charleston

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Sep. 2 to Sep. 3, 2014.

Memories and Condolences
for Sandra Sweet

10 Entries

Alese Harrison Snavely

August 28, 2024

Sweet was the perfect name for such a sweet person. Sandra will always be remembered as a wonderful Christian friend.

Tippy Amick

September 4, 2014

Sandra was such a positive influence on so many people. In my case, I grew up in Second Presbyterian and was always drawn to her wonderful smile and her beautiful contribution to the choir. Durinb holidays when I get home she always made a big deal about seeing .e, Sending much love and many prayers to the kids and grandkids of this angel who is now with her beloved Maker.

Alese Snavely

September 3, 2014

I was Sandra's roommate at Flora Macdonald College our freshman year. She was a wonderful person, very loving and caring. My sympathy to her family. I know she will be greatly missed. God bless you all.

September 3, 2014

I knew Sandra from Summit Hills when she was my mother-in-law's neighbor for a time. Loved her merry laugh and gentle humor. She always showed such kindness and radiated joy, no matter what. Precious lady!
Blessings, Dalene Vickery Parker

September 3, 2014

Sandra was an absolutely lovely, Christian woman who cared for the students that she was assigned too. No one can take her place. My thoughts and prayers are with Meri, Kevin, and family.

Becky Moyer-harmon

September 3, 2014

So sorry to hear of Sandra's passing. I always enjoyed talking to her at Summit Hills when my Mom was there.

September 3, 2014

Just a small flame to remind us all how bright the flame in you burned. I was blessed to have you as my counseler.

Candace Chapman

September 3, 2014

I know there was rejoicing in heaven when Sandra passed away. She was an angel on earth and I am sure she was welcomed there. No one will ever tkae her place at Houston, or in our hearts. She was not just a colleague, but a personal friend who helped me personally through hard times. Sincerely, Ms. Candace Chapman

Stephanie Woodruff-Williams

September 3, 2014

I will always remember Mrs. Sweet, she was such a gentle person with such a big heart. She was my counselor when I was in the ninth grade at Whitlock Jr. High. I remember one occasion, I had driven to school, and it had began to snow, Mrs. Sweet came and got me out of class before all the other kids were dismissed and told me to head on home, and to make sure I called the school to let her know I made it home safely. I had never had anyone other than my parents at that time show me love in that way. I will cherish all the wonderful memories I have of her. My prayers for the family during your time of bereavement, my heart felt condolences to you all.

September 2, 2014

We remember Sandra at Park Circle Church. She was a fine lady and lots of fun too.Know she will be sadly missed by all who knew her. Our prayers go out to Meri and David and their families.
Wayne and Dawn Smith

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