Sandra E. Crosswhite

Sandra Elizabeth Crosswhite (born Broad) 78, longtime resident of Long Beach Mississippi went to join the lord on May 4, 2025, 6:45pm surrounded by her loving family. She was born January 28, 1947, in West Malling, Kent, England. She was the middle child of Herbert and Phyllis Broad. She is preceded in death by her parents; and her sisters, Janet Marcham and Jennifer Smith also of England.

She met John Q. Crosswhite in 1963 when he was stationed in West Malling during his time in the Seabees. She enjoying travelling the world with him and spreading the word of the Lord. Her and her husband were proud members of the Bible Baptist Church Family in Gulfport, MS for over three decades.

She is survived by her husband John Q. Crosswhite (81) also of Long Beach, MS; her son, John D. Crosswhite and his wife/her daughter in love, Gina; her daughter, Jane Beech and her husband, Jesse Beech. She was a doting grandmother to 8 grandchildren- Shauna, Nicole, Ayla, Dakota, Sarah, Stephanie, Sydney, and Jacob Eli. She was blessed with 10 great grandchildren Michael, Kristopher, Molly, Ryker, Karsyn, Royce, Kathryn, Aidan, Archer, and Willow.

She was also beloved by many friends that she considered chosen family. Thank you to the many helping hands in her life’s journey from Bible Baptist, Singing River Cancer Center and Hospital of Gulfport and Ocean Springs, and Memorial Hospital where she took her last breath. The outpouring of love received for Sandra reflects the love she showed to people through her passion for Christ.

The family asks that in lieu of flowers that donations be made on her behalf to BEAMS of Gulfport to send to her homeland of England so that her spirit can continue to spread the word of Jesus.

A visitation will be 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM, Friday, May 9, 2025, Riemann Family Funeral Home, Long Beach. The memorial service will be 1:00 PM, Saturday, May 10, 2025, at Bible Baptist Church, 12200 Dedeaux Road, Gulfport.  

Riemann Family Funeral Home, Gulfport, is serving the Crosswhite family.