Sandra Owens

Sandra Owens was born on October 20, I 961 in Hardinsburg, Kentucky to Catherine Owens of Yemassee, South Carolina and the late William Henry Owens of Hardinsburg, Kentucky.

Tete, as she was affectionately known was raised in South Carolina before relocating to Boston, Massachusetts. She attended Chelsea Middle School and later graduated from Charlestown High School.

Sandra was a hard worker who over the years obtained employment with the Marian Manor Nursing Home, Family Dollar, Italian Home for Children and the Boston Public School System where she worked as a bus monitor until falling ill in 2008.

Always the "life of the party", Tete's home was the gathering place for many - she enjoyed having a good time amongst her family and friends, cooking, laughing and having a good time. These things brought her so much joy! During her final years she especially enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and reading.

Tete was a caretaker who felt great joy in being there and doing for others. She had a selfless, generous and nurturing spirit - oftentimes putting others before herself. Her home was a safe haven for so many and through the years she housed anyone that came to her in need of shelter. No matter the rhyme, reason, day or time - if you needed or wanted to stop by, you'd be welcomed with open arms and by the time you left- you'd have a stomach full of food and boisterous laughter.

On February 26, 2024 Sandra was called into her eternal rest to be with her heavenly father and beloved son Christopher Owens.

To cherish her memory, she leaves behind her four children Crystal Perez [son in-law, Darryl, William Owens, Tyray Owens and Chandra Owens. Mother, Catherine Owens; Siblings Carl Owens, Terry Owens, Patricia Owens, Keisha Gilmore, Antonio Gilmore, Jacqueline Gilmore, Kenny Gilmore, Charles Gilmore, and Gloria Weathersby. Grandchildren, Lakhya, William, TrueLove, Cary, Jai, Elias, Isaiah and Maddox , great-granddaughter Azorah as well as a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family and friends.