Sandra Autry

RINGGOLD Sandra Gail Autry, 51, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, Dec. 30, 2011, at her residence, surrounded by her loving family.Sandra was a member of the Hickory Valley Community Church and was very passionate about serving her Lord. She was a mentor to many women and friends. Sandra was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and sister. She devoted most of her time to her family, especially her grandkids.Sandra was preceded in death by her father, Donald Brown.Survivors include her loving and devoted husband of 33 years, Dale Autry; son, Jeff (Amy) Autry, Chattanooga; daughter, Paige (Christopher) Eden, Pooler, GA; grandchildren, Sarah, Katelyn, Jacob, Davis and Gracie; mother, Vivian Jeanette Brown, Ringgold; brothers, Mike (Karen) Brown, Steve Brown, Donald "Butch" Brown and Charlie (Tammy) Brown.Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 1, in the chapel with Rev. Duke Stone, Rev. Billy Benson and Galen Bell officiating. Interment will follow in Catoosa Memorial Gardens.Memorial contributions can be made to Hospice of Chattanooga, 4411 Oakwood Drive, Chattanooga, TN 37416.Visit www.heritagefh.com to send the family a condolence and view the memorial tribute.The family will receive friends from 3-8 p.m. today, Dec. 31, at Heritage Funeral Home, Battlefield Parkway.