Born in Illinois on May 10, 1959, Sandra Lea Naylor, 66, of Savannah, Tennessee, died quietly on April 9, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of fortitude, empathy, and unshakable faith that influenced the lives of everyone who had the good fortune to know her as a woman of quiet strength and profound warmth.
She lived a life defined by hard work and dedication, spending many years as a waitress while taking on various other jobs over the decades to provide for herself and her family, always approaching each role with a strong work ethic and a willingness to do whatever was needed to support those she loved.
A deeply spiritual person who often shared that she had God in her life and held a strong love for Him, Sandra drew comfort and guidance from her faith throughout every season, allowing it to serve as a steady light that sustained her and those around her.
She possessed a genuine love for people and a natural gift for mentoring others, finding real joy in guiding, encouraging, and uplifting those in her circle with kindness and wisdom that left a lasting impression and created bonds felt long after conversations ended.
Sandra is lovingly remembered by her sons Marcus Shreve (Kayla) and Tommy Gooslin II, her brothers Mike Wenburg and Billy Naylor, her sister Belinda, her grandchildren Dillon, Dawson, and Lila, and her great-grandchildren Olivia and Owen, who brought immense joy into her life, while she was preceded in death by her sister Debbie.
Though her passing has created a void, Sandra Lea Naylor will be remembered for her warm heart, her dedication to family and friends, and the way her resilience and compassion continue to echo in the lives she touched, offering comfort to those who carry her memory forward each day.
