Sandra McAdams Roberson

Sandra McAdams Roberson, born November 8, 1963, passed away peacefully on November 25, 2025, at her home in Gulfport, Mississippi. She was surrounded by the unwavering love of her devoted husband, Eddie Roberson, and her cherished daughter, Sarah Roberson, as she went to be with the Lord, who she faithfully praised throughout her life.

Sandra lived a life marked by compassion, purpose, and gratitude. She possessed a gift for cooking and found joy in feeding others. Alongside her husband, she spent many years serving the homeless and participating in charity work—always driven by her belief in blessing those less fortunate. Her heart was enormous, and her kindness left a lasting imprint on all who crossed her path.

A woman of determination and perseverance, Sandra worked tirelessly for everything she achieved. She put herself through college, always expressing gratitude for every opportunity and leaning on her unshakeable faith to guide her. Sandra graduated from Nicholls State University, Class of 1984, where she was a proud member of Delta Sigma Pi, earning her bachelor’s degree before pursuing her calling in law. She later attended the University of Mississippi School of Law where she received her Juris Doctor, a milestone she cherished deeply.

Sandra went on to serve her community with honor and integrity as an appointed Deputy District Attorney for the Mississippi 2nd Circuit Court District. She was privileged to work for many years under the late District Attorney Cono Caranna, an experience she valued both professionally and personally. She was instrumental in building support for a computerized system providing better court management and criminal records and establishing the first multi-disciplinary team to improve services to victims of sexual assault and to more effectively prosecute those crimes. Her dedication to justice, fairness, and service embodied the very best of her character. She also served as Co-owner of Roberson Security for 20 years and helped her husband build their family business.

At home, Sandra found peace and joy on her beloved farm. She loved watching her birds, feeding her chickens, spending quiet moments with nature, and appreciating the beauty around her. She treasured traveling and sharing adventures with her husband, always embracing life and its beauty.

Sandra was preceded in death by her father, Thomas Cooper McAdams, Sr., her beloved sister, Sheryl Scott, and her nephew, Jesse W. Dobbins II, whose memories she carried in her heart throughout her life.

She is survived by her loving husband, Eddie Roberson; her daughter, Sarah (Blane) Dedeaux and her grandchildren: Destiny (Joshua), Ashtyn (Tessa), Tyler (Faith), Aubree and Kynlee. She also leaves behind her cherished great-grandchildren: Dekland Delano, Killian and Kace McCray, Kingston and Lyric Cuevas. Her sister-in-law Beverly (Dave) Turgeon.

Sandra is further survived by her treasured mother, Helena Fanguy Barrilleaux; and her siblings and lifelong friends: Shirley (Mike) Ladner, John (Joanna) McAdams, Jerry (Iva) McAdams, Mike (Debbie) McAdams, Marie McAdams, Tommy (Velina) McAdams, Gordon McAdams, and Marshal (Abby) McAdams. Her memory will live on through her nieces and nephews, who regarded her as one of the family’s matriarchs. Sandra’s life and legacy will continue to have an impact on her extended family members, including her great nieces and great nephews and cousins, and her friends.

Sandra will be remembered for her boundless generosity, her strong work ethic, her deep and abiding faith, and the love she poured into her family. Her legacy lives on through all those she touched, the lives she improved, and the memories she created.

Her family invites all who knew her to honor her memory by continuing her spirit of kindness, faith, and service to others.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, December 4, 2025, from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM at Riemann Family Funeral Home, 11280 Three Rivers Road, Gulfport, MS. A funeral service honoring her life will begin at 11:00 AM.

A procession will depart from Riemann Family Funeral Home at 12:30 PM, followed by burial at Biloxi National Cemetery at 1:30 PM.

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that donations be made in Sandra’s name to the Kelly Butler ALS Center, 1601 Center Street, Suite 2K, Mobile, Alabama 36604.

Riemann Family Funeral Home, Gulfport, is honored to serve the Roberson family.