Sandra Kaye Martin

Sandra Kaye Martin, 63, of Martinsville, Virginia, formerly of Chesterfield, Virginia passed away Sunday, January 10, 2021 at UNC-Chapel Hill. Sandra was born April 13, 1957 in Martinsville, Virginia to the late Norris L. Martin and Constance Cleo Martin Martin. Growing up, she was a member of High Ridge Missionary Baptist Church in Martinsville, Virginia. Upon moving to Chesterfield, Virginia, Sandra joined First Baptist Church-Centralia in Chesterfield, Virginia, where she served faithfully on the Usher Board and Ladies Auxiliary. Sandra was also a dedicated member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. for 41 years, belonging to the Chesterfield Alumnae Chapter.
Sandra graduated from George Washington Carver High School in 1975 and Virginia State University in Petersburg, Virginia in 1979. Upon graduating, she began her career by teaching in the Martinsville City Public Schools System. After moving to Richmond, Sandra served the city of Richmond for 25 years in various capacities involving youth and was promoted to Deputy Director of Justice Services. After retiring from the City of Richmond, she went on to become the Assistant Superintendent at the James River Juvenile Detention Facility in Powhatan, Virginia. Sandra dedicated herself to helping others advance in their careers and was determined to give back to the community, as her father had taught her.
Sandra is preceded in death by her father, Norris L. Martin, and her sister, Debra Martin.
Sandra leaves to mourn loving aunts, Wanda Green (Herman), Louise Hylton, Dorothy Kent (Gaylord); uncles, Thomas Dewey Martin, Eugene Martin (Mary), and Dana Martin (Sheryl), god-sons, Corey Downey and Jayvon Downey; devoted cousin, Monique Green; devoted friend, Peggy Downey; a host of other relatives and friends.
A family visitation will be held Friday, January 15, 2021 from 6-7 PM at First Baptist-Centralia in Chesterfield, Virginia. A funeral will be held Saturday, January 16, 2021 at 11:30 AM at First Baptist Church-Centralia in Chesterfield, Virginia with Rev. Wilson E.B. Shannon, officiating. On Sunday, January 17, 2021, a funeral will be held at 1:00 PM at Wright Funeral Service Chapel. The family will receive friends one half hour prior to the service. Burial will follow on Sunday at Carver Memorial Gardens.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to The Chesterfield Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., P. O. Box 2554, Chesterfield, Virginia 23832.
Wright Funeral Service & Crematory is serving the family. Online condolences may be made at www.wrightfuneralservices.net.