Sandra Elver Drewry lived her life, loving the Lord and in service to Him.  She was reunited with Him on September  21, 2017

Sandra was born February 8, 1942 to Harry A. and Elizabeth M. Elver in Newport News, VA. Sandra was a longtime resident of Petersburg, but lived many of her years in Newport News, before returning to the Petersburg area.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. David B. Drewry, a long time Pediatrician in Petersburg, VA.  She is survived by her older brother, Harry A. Elver, Jr.; her daughter Catherine D. Russell (Kit) and her husband Thomas B. Russell Sr.; her son William H. Drewry (Bill) and his wife Catharine M. Drewry; grandchildren Rebecca R. Haase, 2nd Lt T. Bryan Russell Jr., Sgt David D. Russell, Virginia A. Drewry;  great grandchildren Thomas B. Russell III, Zoey A. Russell, David D.. Russell Jr, and McKenna E. Russell.

Sandra was a graduate of Warwick HIgh School, where she was active as a cheerleader.  She later graduated from Petersburg School of Nursing, earning a degree as a Registered Nurse.   It was there that she met, fell in love with, and married Dr. David B. Drewry.

Sandra was active in the church teaching children about God's love and grace. She led neighborhood bible classes and held Vacation Bible School in her home for many years.

Sandra was an avid tennis player and enjoyed supporting her children's sports.  She loved horses and attended countless horse shows with her daughter, Kit, and at numerous swim practices and swim meets with her son, Bill.  She loved spending time with her four grandchildren to whom she was affectionately known as Mimi.

Sandra also loved to cook and bake, often sending her children to school with sandwiches made from homemade bread.  She was a member of several organizations, including the Garden Club, Christian Women's Club, and the Women's Medical Auxiliary.  Sandra had an infectious smile and laugh and enjoyed spending time with her friends, always offering to put on a fresh pot of coffee.  She was an avid photographer, who had an eye for capturing the beauty of life, and kept her home filled with pictures of nature and her beloved family and friends.

Her family rejoices in the knowledge that she has been released from the bonds of a broken body and is now enjoying her heavenly body with the Lord, her Father, carrying with her the eternal love of her family until they meet again.

A graveside service will be held at 11:00 am Saturday, September 30, 2017 at the Drewry Family Cemetery, 13009 Cedar View Drive, Drewryville, Va., with the Rev. Jonathan Dundalow officiating. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, September 29,at Western Heights Baptist Church, 24416 Cox Road, Petersburg, VA 23803, and suggests that in lieu of flowers, memorials be made to the church. Wright Funeral Home, Franklin, has charge of arrangements. www.wrightfuneralhome.org