Dorcas Jane Sands

Dorcas Jane Sands Age 82 Years of Hatchet Bay Eleuthera, 
passed away quietly at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Monday, September 01, 2008.

She was at Deep Creek Eleuthera, Bahamas on Friday, September 25, 1925. 
She has been a life resident of Hatchet Bay Eleuthera for over fifty years.

In the 1950's she relocated to Hatchet Bay seeking employment, at the Harrisville Plantation. 
Here she worked industriously as a poultry processor, until her retirement. 
Having no son of her own, Dorcas cherished her God Son "Bobby" very dearly, with a mother's love.

He in turn reciprocated that love, ensuring that all her physical needs were met. 
This devotion and concern was especially evident during her three months of 
hospitalization, up to the time of her death and burial.

During her life time, Dorcas was a dear friend to many, especially the Cambridge Street crew 
and all those in her immediate neighborhood. Despite her not being an avid church goer due 
to circumstances, she displayed a very humble spirit, and was known to encourage others to 
hold on to Jesus. The prayer warriors and church leaders often visited Dorcas at her residence, 
praying and sharing God's word with her.

Dorcas is preceded in death by her:
Father: Joseph Sands;
Mother: Edith Sands;
Daughter: Louise;

The Radiance of this "Sapphire of A Gem" will always glow in the hearts of her:
One Brother: William Sands of Tarpum Bay Eleuthera;
One God Son: Robert A. Farrington of Nassau;
Numerous Nephews and Nieces Including: Olive and Carrie Sands;
One Sister-in-law: Vernice Lynn Francis;
Other loving family and friends including: Henry Wood, Mae Cambridge, Rose Mitchell, 
Rev. Lambert R. Farrington, Hon. Rev. Phillip M. Bethel, Cheryl Johnson, Lida and Audrea Scavella, 
Stephanie Seymour, Deaconess Janet Donahue and Sheniqua Albury.
Special Thanks To: Nurses at the Hatchet Bay Clinic, Doctors and Nurses of 
Female Surgical #1 of the Princess Margaret Hospital, St. Stephen's Baptist Church 
Family and the entire Hatchet Bay Community.