Sandra D. Edwards

“Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints.”
(Psalm 116:15, English Standard Version)

“He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death shall be no more,
neither shall there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain anymore,
for the former things have passed away.”
(Revelation 21:4, English Standard Version)

On Saturday, June 22, 2024, with her family at her bedside, Sandra Darlene Edwards, 84, fully and finally transitioned into the LORD’s presence following the cardiac arrest she sustained the preceding Thursday afternoon. She has entered the LORD’s joy and received her reward – her final redemption by and consummation in Him. She now lives on, in full freedom in Him, resting and rejoicing in His presence. Now and forever, she sees Him face to face, basks in His lavish Love, and worships Him with the saints and angels. We, her family and friends, mourn her transition. However, we have Peace, and are grateful to the Lord God, the Father of Jesus Christ, for Who He is, for what He gave us in her, and for creating her and taking her back to Himself. And we rest in the knowledge that she now knows a pure joy, peace, and worship that far exceeds our highest imagination. Our momentary mourning is not worthy to be compared to the weight of the glory in which she now stands. Trust and praise our LORD.

Sandra was born in Chicago, IL in 1939. In her lifetime, she was passionate about and committed to the Lord, her family, and caring for others. The love for others that overflowed from her heart was reflected in the thoughtful, generous, and self-sacrificing service she unhesitatingly extended to her family members and friends; her many years of professional and volunteer service (e.g., in her daughter’s elementary school; as PTA president; in a church nursery serving women who could not afford childcare elsewhere; in the Penn State Behrend Campus’ Admissions office and with the campus’ basketball team; at the Penn State University Park Cultural Center); her unwavering commitment to and involvement in the Church and its global mission; and her frequent outreach to even strangers in need. Even at her end, she continued to serve others through organ and tissue donation. The effect of her generous giving to improve the lives of others ripples onward.

Sandra has now been reunited with loved ones who preceded her into the Lord’s presence. This includes, but is not limited to, her mother, Nancy Ann Bradford. And she leaves behind the grateful hearts of her sisters (Sharon Massey and Veronica James) and their families; her former husband and his family (Clarence and Regina Edwards); her daughters (Janice Edwards-Armstrong and Karole Edwards); her son-in-law (Roderick Armstrong); innumerable extended family members and friends; and an ever-widening circle of lives that were made better through her sacrificial and passionate service.

In accordance with her final wishes, and as a reflection of her selflessness, neither a funeral nor a memorial service will be held for her. In lieu of these arrangements, Sandra, who was a lover of animals, asked that contributions be made in her name to the Humane Society of the United States. If you would like to make such a donation, please follow the instructions below to complete the donation process:

1. To donate via phone, please call “The Humane Society of the United States” at 202-452-1100 or 866-720-2676.

2. To donate online, please do the following:

a. Decide whether to send an e-card or a physical card to acknowledge the donation.
b. If sending an ecard –
i. Visit the Society’s “Make a gift donation” page.
ii. Select the “Monthly’ or “One-Time” giving option.
iii. Select the desired gift amount.
iv. Under the “Customize your ecard” heading, select the “Sympathy” option.
v. Select the cat card design option.
vi. Enter the following recipient information:
1. E-card recipient name: Janice Edwards-Armstrong
2. E-card recipient email address: Edwards_Armstrong@iCloud.com
vii. Complete the remaining form fields as appropriate.
viii. Click the “Donate” button.
c. If sending a physical card–
i. Visit the Society’s “Make a memorial donation“ page.
ii. Select the “Monthly’ or “One-Time” giving option.
iii. Select the desired gift amount.
iv. Select the “Cat Card” card design option.
v. See if your employer will match your donation
vi. Enter the following recipient information:
1. Memorial name: In memory of Sandra Edwards
2. Recipient’s full name: Janice Edwards-Armstrong
3. Recipient’s address: 120 Deana Drive
4. Recipient’s city: McKees Rocks
5. Recipient’s state: PA
6. Recipient’s zip code: 15136
vii. Complete the remaining form fields as appropriate.
viii. Click the “Donate” button.

Please view and sign the family’s online guestbook at www.PittsburghCremation.com.