Sandra Elaine Beamon departed this life Sunday, May 14, 2017. She was born Jan. 8, 1955, to Shepard O. Beamon Sr. and Minnie B. Newby-Beamon in Suffolk.

She was a graduate of John F. Kennedy High School, class of 1973. She attended Tidewater Community College. Sandra was a dedicated associate of 25 years for Wal-Mart, where she served as a customer service manager. She loved reading, traveling, cooking, music and, most of all, family and friends. She was a loving spirit with a generous heart. Sandra had strong faith and was a life-long member of Little Mt. Zion Baptist Church.

She is survived by her son, Shepard I. Beamon; sister, Elizabeth “Liz” Brown; and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins. Sandra was a compassionate individual, loved life and will be missed dearly.

A homegoing service will be held at Little Mt. Zion Baptist Church at 3288 Pruden Blvd. in Suffolk at noon Thursday, May 18. Interment will be in Nansemond-Suffolk Cemetery. The viewing will be at Crocker Funeral Home on Wednesday, May 17. Condolences can be offered to the family at www.crockerfuneralhome.com. Professional services with dignity have been entrusted to Crocker Funeral Home Inc.