Ms. Sandra Marie Shumate, 57, of Greenville, South Carolina, departed this life on Sunday, April 7, 2019, in the comfort of her home. She was born on October 5, 1961, a daughter of the late Frank “Billy” Shumate and Earnestine Burton Shumate.
She attended Parker High School and was a caretaker for many children. She was preceded in death by her brother, Willie D. Shumate.
Surviving: one daughter, Towanna Shumate (Aarron Cohen) of the home; one sister, Shelia (James) Dennis of Greenville, SC; one brother, Franklin Ballenger of Greenville, SC; one aunt, Amelia A. Burton of Greenville, SC; three uncles, Albert L.(Iona) Burton of Orangeburg, SC, Michael Burton and Freddie Burton, both of Greenville, SC; a special friend, Johnny Black; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.