Sandra "Tank" McClain Jones

Obituary For Sandra "Tank" McClain Jones

Ms. Sandra Denise “Tank” McClain Jones was born on June 12, 1974, in Brooks County, Georgia, to the late James W. “Po Boy” McClain and Mrs. Aretha H. McClain. A native of Quitman, Sandra began her early education in the Brooks County School System and later continued her studies at Earl C. Clements Job Corps in Morganfield, Kentucky, where she completed her high school education at Pacific High School.

After returning home for a brief time, Sandra relocated to Orlando, Florida, where she made her home for many years. She was a member of St. John Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of the late Rev. Maxwell. A woman of strong work ethic and dedication, at the time of her passing, Sandra was still faithfully employed at Frito-Lay, where she has worked for 23 years, and part-time at Orlando Health and Rehab, where she was cherished by her co-workers.

Affectionately known as “Tank” to family and friends, Sandra had a heart full of compassion, humor, and love. She embraced her role as a nurturer, raising her goddaughter as her own and building unbreakable bonds with many in her family.

On July 11, 2025, Sandra gained her heavenly wings and entered eternal rest. She leaves to cherish her memory:

Her loving mother, Mrs. Aretha H. McClain of Quitman, GA; Her beloved goddaughter she raised as her own, Tamara Jackson of Union Springs, AL; Godson, Alphonso Tanner of Orlando, FL; Two god-granddaughters, Ava Jackson of Union Springs, AL and Ge’Niyah Tanner of Orlando, FL; Nine Sisters: Cynthia McClain of Quitman, GA; Coretta McKinnon (Jerome) of Winder, GA; Trena McClain and Debbie McClain of Quitman, GA; Charese McClain of Valdosta, GA; Tonya “Tasha” McClain of Jacksonville, FL; Daphne “Tu Tu” McClain and Anessa Reddick Moore of Valdosta, GA; the late Norma McClain and Kelly McClain; Three Brothers: Frederick McClain and Kenneth McClain of Quitman, GA, and Wesley Tucker of Adel, GA; Aunts: Rudene Scott of Winter Haven, FL, and Christine Holmes of Valdosta, GA;

Uncles: Jack Holmes of Quitman, GA and Charles McClain of Lakeland, FL; Four Nephews: Solomon “Pnut” McClain (Candace) of Athens, GA; Thomas “Bubba” McClain, Sr. (Shaquila); Marcus McClain; and Tavoris “AJ” Johnson, Jr.; Five Nieces: LaNisha Head, Keyshunna McKinnon, Kayla McKinnon, Camaya Lyles, and special niece Ameria Washington (her phone buddy); One Great-Niece: Michelle “Juicy” McClain; Four Great-Nephews: Jartavion “JT” McClain, Thomas “TJ” McClain, Braylen “Lil Pnut 2” McClain, and Camden “Lil Pnut 3” McKinnon; Special cousin: James “Jamie” Holmes; High school friends: Jennifer Gray-Reynolds and Valerie Davis-Glee; Dear friend: Elouis Fluker of Orlando, FL; Two special work buddies: Richard “White Boy” Willis and Tod Coleman; And a host of extended family, co-workers, and devoted friends who will forever hold her memory dear.

Celebration of Life Service for Sandra “Tank” McClain Jones will be held Saturday, July 26, 2025 at 11:00 AM in the BTW Funeral Services Chapel, Rev. Alonzo Fudge, Eulogist. Internment: Second Elizabeth Church Cemetery