Celebrating the Life of
Sandra Cox
December 19, 1940 — May 24, 2024
Obituary
Sandra Cox (Raymond), age 83, passed away peacefully on May 24, 2024, in Eureka, MO. Born on December 19, 1940, in New Orleans, Sandra dedicated her life to education and community service.
Sandra's career spanned several decades during which she influenced countless young minds as a teacher and principal at various schools including St. Francis Cabrini Elementary, Sacred Heart School, St. Ann School, Epiphany School, Livaudais Jr. H.S., and Metairie Grammar School. Her exemplary service was recognized with Teacher of the Year awards at both Livaudais and Metairie Grammar Schools. Sandra was also a proud member of Delta Epsilon Sigma, Phi Kappa Phi, Phi Delta Kappa, and both the Jefferson and Louisiana American Federation of Teachers.
She held a Bachelor's degree in English from St. Mary's Dominican College and a Master's in Education from the University of New Orleans. Beyond her professional life, Sandra was deeply involved in the 'Books for Soldiers' program, a cause she passionately shared with her late husband, Bernie Cox. Her hobbies also included candle-making and collecting ceramic figurines.
Sandra was a beacon of happiness and generosity, always considerate of others and deeply devoted to her husband, Bernie. She enjoyed the views of City Park and cherished the time spent with her family and friends.
Sandra is survived by her brother Gary M. Raymond, sister Elaine Brickman, Sandra's step children, Renee Kern, Greg and Armand Cox and their families, sister in-law Brooke Jutner with husband Adrian, and her god son, Sean Raymond, along with many cousins, nieces, nephews, many friends and all those whose lives she made an impact on. She was preceded in death by her husband, Armand Bernard "Bernie" Cox, her parents George Louis Raymond and Marie Yelva Raymond, and her brothers Ronald 'Ronnie' and David Lester Raymond.
A private ceremony will be held in September in Biloxi, MS. Sandra's kindness and dedication will be remembered by all who knew her, leaving a lasting legacy in the hearts of many.
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Aunt Sandra, a.k.a. "Aunt T" when I was little, was very special to all those around her and to those whose lives she touched. Angels crafted this loving person with a compassionate soul, gentle disposition, and a warm smile. Sandra was as genuine as they come. She was passionate about teaching. Her heart led her to focus on children with special learning deficits. Sandra's joys in education were when she saw her students succeed, whether with small endeavors, or major accomplishments. Back when she was a principal at my elementary school, St. Francis Cabrini on Paris Avenue, I thought wow, how cool. Until I was called into the 'principal's' office on 2 occasions. Once for getting a detention for talking in class and the other for bending a fork in the cafeteria. Sandra knew on each occasion she had to 'discipline' me but fought hard to suppress grins at my downtrodden face. Instead of getting whacked with a paddle I had to bring another fork from home to replace the one I bent. With regard to the detention, she left the heavy lifting to my parents for when I got home after school. Let's just say that I didn't get another detention, period. Whenever she would come by our house, she was always willing to make time for me and my siblings. Sandra was no stranger to playing with us in Spades tournaments or Canasta championships. She taught me several lessons over the years including having patience and tolerance. Sandra was one to lead by example. She didn't have to raise her voice to get her point across. Besides cats, ceramic figurines, and her view of City Park, Sandra was very much in love with her husband, Bernie Cox. Very rarely were they apart. A true representation of what a loving couple should aspire to be. Outside of family and friends, 'Books for Soldiers' was there shared passion in helping others. I lost count of how many books they shipped out, but, when reading some of the 'Thank you' notes they'd received, it was easy to see why they did it. Sandra will always have a lasting impact to all the lives she touched and interacted with. I'm blessed that she was my godmother and will be dearly missed. But not forgotten. Sean Raymond
we were school mates at SJA. Class of 1958. Sandra was always a very sweet girl. We had some classes together and I remember she was very smart. I know she will be missed. Judy Landry
My deepest condolences,I remember her as sister Sandra my principal at St. Ann school in New Orleans,La.she was very kind to me at the time of early integration at the school.The teachers and students gave me a hard time because of my dark brown skin in JimCrow south.SISTER SANDRA As she was known to me was my Angel God send to me I was only 11years old I will never forget her.I am 66 years old now I will never forget her.Rest in Peace my Angel😘❤️🙏🏾
Bernie & Sandra's Wedding at the Palm Room in 1988.
Bernie & Sandra's Wedding at the Palm Room in 1988.
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