Helen "Sandy" Becker Lance, 92, went to be with her Lord and  Savior on October 9, 2024. She was born and raised in Savannah, Georgia and was known to her family and friends as "Sandy" a nickname her soon to be husband, Paul, gave her. They were married for 67 years. Paul served in the United States Air Force for 23 years. Being an Air Force wife Sandy traveled with her family to other countries and states before returning to Savannah with her husband and son Mike. Paul and Sandy built a cabin in the mountains of Brevard, North Carolina, Paul's home town, and spent their time between the two homes. 

She was a woman of faith and a member of Southside Baptist Church. She enjoyed line dancing for many years and loved to garden having been a member of the Kensington Park Garden Club. She was a member of the Alee Shrine Ladies Auxiliary and also served as a poll worker during elections. 

Sandy was a strong, feminine, devoted wife, mother, grandma "Bami" and great-grandma. Her first grandchild, Jamison, gave her the nickname "Bami" and ìt stuck for the rest of her life! Sandy was preceded in death by her husband Paul, son Mike, two brothers Lewis Jr. and Ferrill, sister Martha Jane and parents Lewis and Lena Becker.

Sandy is survived by her daughter Becky Messerly, daughter-in-law Debbie Lance, grandchildren Jamison Machen (Kyle ) and Kaitlin Lance-Young (Marc), four great-grandchildren and nephew Danny Becker. We love and will miss you Moma, Sandy, Sweet Bami Love, Love.

Remembrances may be sent to Southside Baptist Church, 5502 Skidaway Rd., Savannah, GA  31406