Sandra Sabourin

Sandra Sue Duncan Sabourin, 81, of Savannah, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 15, leaving behind a legacy of love, faith, and devotion to her family. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, James Richard Sabourin; and her cherished daughter, Suzanne Sabourin LeCave.
Sandra is survived by her daughters Emilie Sabourin Ogren (Eric), Michelle Sabourin Cheshier, and Jamie Rhea Sabourin. She was a proud grandmother to Cody LeCave (Lexie) of Cumming, Georgia, Chandler LeCave of Gainesville, Georgia, Christian LeCave of Gainesville, Georgia, Dillon LeCave of Gainesville, Georgia, Hannah Fewell (Chris) of Roswell, Georgia, Brayden Bramlett (Hunter) of Roswell, Georgia, Amelia Cheshier of Alpharetta, Georgia, Jacob Ogren of Mills River, North Carolina, and Jackson Ogren of Mills River, North Carolina. She was also blessed with great-grandchildren Bradley LeCave and James LeCave of Cumming, Georgia.
She was also preceded in death by her siblings, Dorothy Jean Kline, Betty Coleman, Mary Louise Jerrold, Jimmy Lee Duncan, and Marvin Duncan. She is survived by her siblings Bertha Rhea Tobey, John Duncan (Brenda), and Cary Grant Duncan (Debbie); as well as many beloved nieces and nephews.
Sandra was a remarkable woman from an early age. She played varsity basketball and was crowned Homecoming Queen at Savannah High School. She later attended Memphis State University, where she met the love of her life, Jim, while he was serving in the U.S. Navy. After their marriage, they moved to Chicago, Illinois, where Sandra worked as a secretary in the agricultural department at Dow Chemical Company.
In 1968, Sandra and Jim relocated to Atlanta, Georgia, where they founded Automatic Packaging Machinery, Inc. (APM, Inc.), building both a successful business and a life rooted in hard work and partnership. She also devoted her time to her family as a homemaker.
A woman of deep and abiding faith, Sandra was a devoted member of the Chestnut Drive Church of Christ in Doraville, Georgia, and later the Savannah Church of Christ. She was an active participant in church life until her health declined and faithfully contributed to the missionary work supported by the Church of Christ, reflecting her lifelong commitment to service and spreading God’s word.
Sandra found joy in life’s simple pleasures. She loved gardening, cooking, thrift shopping, antiquing, and traveling, and she especially treasured time spent with her family. She will be remembered for her faith, determination, warmth, and the deep love she held for those closest to her.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Right Steps, Inc., PO Box 458, Snellville, Georgia, 30078.
Memorial services were held on Monday, January 19, at Shackelford Funeral Directors in Savannah, Tennessee, with Barry Binion officiating. Burial followed at Neill Cemetery in Savannah.
Sandra’s memory will live on in the hearts of all who knew and loved her.