Sandra Payton Obituary
The passing of Sandra Payton (New Orleans, Louisiana) occurred on August 22, 2026. Sandra, born on July 31, 1947, is remembered by those who knew her. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Elbert John Payton and Alma Bell Payton; her grandparents, Harry Bell and Helen Bell; and her godchild Ryan Bryce Johnson, Sr..
She is survived by: her children, Sheldon Charles Perkins (Julie), Sharnika Andrea Merricks and Shonathan Edward Merricks; her sister Linda Johnson Duronslet; her granddaughters, Sarah Alexandra Perkins and Sophia Sheldon Perkins Asam (Ononse); her niece Shauna Duronslet; her nephew Jerren Duronslet (Jessica); her uncle Walter Bell; and her aunts, Helen Jefferson and Della Ellison. She is also survived by her close friends: and many other relatives.
