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Obituary For Andrea Sanders Boaz

MRS. ANDREA SANDERS BOAZ – Age 70, affectionately called “Bo” or “Boaz” was born on August 3, 1949 to the union of Jimmie and Elzora Means Sanders. She departed this earthly life to a heavenly life on Thursday, February 20, 2020.

Mrs. Boaz graduated from Howard High School Class of 1967, Lane College with Bachelor of Biology Degree in 1975, and Trevecca Nazarene University in 1989 with M.S. in Education and was 2000 graduate of The Citizens Police Academy.

She then became employed with the Hamilton County School System where she taught Math and Science at Howard High and Dalewood Middle School where she taught for 29 years.

She was member a member of Mt Paran Missionary Baptist Church where she served on the Board of Trustees.

She was a board member of the Hazel Elizabeth Robinson Bowles Foundation, a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc., East Tennessee State Funeral Directors and Morticians Association, Tennessee State Funeral Directors and Morticians Association, and Lane College Alumni Chattanooga Chapter.

She was preceded in death by her husband, James E. Boaz Jr., parents Jimmie and Elzora Means Sanders, brother, Marvin Sanders, sister, Gale S. Frederique, Her grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins and many friends.

“Bo” was loved and will be missed by her family and friends. Survivors include her children: Stephanie E. Boaz of Chattanooga and Jamie L. (Clifford) Boaz of Atlanta, GA., Honorary Sons her nephews: Alvin S. Frederique Sr. and Jeffrey Frederique, all of Chattanooga, TN.; Grandchildren: Destaneh K. Nichols, Trenateh T. Terry, Teddy T. Terry, Jr.; honorary grandchildren her great nieces and nephews: Aaliyah J. Frederique, Alvin S. Frederique Jr. and Nyreona Ward all of Chattanooga, TN. One aunt and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, and friends.

Funeral Service will be held Thursday, March 5, 2020 at 12:00 Noon at Mt. Paran Missionary Baptist Church, 1319 Moss St, Chattanooga, TN 37411, with Minister Michael Bennette, Eulogist and Rev. John McClarty, Presiding. The Ivy Beyond the Wall Ceremony will be held from 6:00 – 7:00 PM and family will receive friends following from 7:00 – 8:30 PM at the church on Wednesday, March 4, 2020. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Willis Funeral Home, Inc., Dalton, GA.

Guest Book

Barbaralette Godwin Davis us the little country girl and Soror who failed to include her name...Rest in Heaven my friend.

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Andrea, you are now in Heaven with Sonny and Shane and your Sister and Brother and all the other Angels...You wore soooo many hats, all of them with style and grace; wife, mother, teacher, friend, church stalwart, community leader, sorority sister and friend, benefactor to so may causes..I love and will miss you. I will never forget you and how you and Sonny befriended this little Country Girl so many times in your home after we graduated from college..You always made sure that I was accommodated on my visits to Chattanooga and that I never missed a meal..Rest in Heaven my friend..

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My condolences to the family. She was a wonderful teacher and also one of our class favorite teachers. I'm very heartbroken over her passing. The family is in my prayers. Ms. Valerie Chapman DJHS c/o 80

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You were a great teacher in school and in life for me. When my mom passed in 2010 at Standifer Place I was hurt and angry all at the same time and then you walked in. You pulled me and talked to me just as you did when I was your student. You will ALWAYS have a place in my heart My prayers and condolences go out to the entire Boaz family

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You will be truly missed, they don't make great teachers like you anymore!! You made my day at school cause you actually took time out to make sure that your student's were a first priority. You made learning exciting and worth while. May you bless heaven with that loving smile and big heart.

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My condolences to Soror Andrea's Family. Soror Jo Ann Moten

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Boaz was a great colleague.

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My condolences goes to you and your family Ms. Andrea. I remember like yesterday, how she always complemented me on my intelligence. Ill always remember her as my fav middle school teacher. She knew my immediate family from the old school days as she would say lol . We will continue to keep your name alive.. Sincerly, The Buyck Family

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My condolences to Soror Andrea's family. May God shower you with His grace and mercy.. My prayers and love are with you. Soror Laurel Buttram

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Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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