Sandra Lee Dorsey, age 80 of Swainsboro, Georgia passed away at Community Hospice of Vidalia, on Thursday evening, June 5, 2025.

She was born October 13, 1944 in Swainsboro, Georgia. While attending high school, Sandra met her future husband, Jimmy (Kinny) Dorsey at the record shop in Swainsboro. After graduation, they married on July 28, 1963.

Sandra's love for God and his Word was evident by her love for people and readiness to serve sacrificially.  She served on care teams and taught Sunday School at multiple churches for a wide range of ages spanning many decades. Her ability to cultivate friendships and relationships in all stages of life was incredible. Her joy for life and her friendly personality was contagious to those around her. Renowned for her warm hospitality and Lemon Cheese Cake, she hosted many Sunday School parties and especially enjoyed the Christmas Season.  Because of her sincere interest in and love for people, Sandra was in return, highly regarded and dearly loved in the different communities in which she served.

She was always a hard worker whether at home or work.  She held many positions during her working career and had great fondness for her time as a manager of a local radio station in Reidsville and as a small business owner with her husband in Lincolnton.

She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother (Nandy), and friend.  She was always willing to help anyone in need and was especially attentive to her grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Nell Durden.

She is survived by her husband, Jimmy McKinley Dorsey of Swainsboro; her son, Bryan McKinley Dorsey (Julie) of Toccoa; her daughter Sherry Dorsey Abell (Barry) of Townsend; four grandchildren, Alyssa Dorsey, Zachary Abell (Mandy), Ashley Abell, and Alexander Dorsey; bothers Larry Durden, Bill Durden, and sister Paulette Glasscock. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral service will be conducted at 3:00 o'clock p. m. on Monday, June 9, 2025 in Swainsboro at the First Baptist Church with The Reverend Dr. Craig Williamson officiating.

Serving as pallbearers will be: Alyssa Dorsey, Zach Abell, Ashley Abell, Alex Dorsey, Robin Spivey and Randy Dorsey.

Serving as honorary escorts will be the members of the Agape and Fidelis ladies Sunday School classes.

The family will receive friends on Monday, from 1:00 – 3:00 pm at the Swainsboro First Baptist Church.

Flowers are optional. Memorials may be made to Swainsboro First Baptist Church or charity of choice, honoring Sandra Lee Dorsey.

Interment will follow in the Westview Cemetery, Soperton, GA., with the Sammons Funeral Home and Tomlinson Funeral Home in charge of the arrangements for Sandra Lee Dorsey.

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