Sandra Sessoms
July 13, 1942 - September 12, 2023
Apex, North Carolina - SANDRA (Sandy) LEE SESSOMS, MD was born In Wake County, Apex, NC on July 13, 1942 and passed away peacefully on September 12, 2023 at her home in Apex. Her intellect, medical expertise, love of life, and capacity for deep and enduring friendships are hallmarks of her remarkable character and life. In addition to a busy medical practice, she volunteered most Saturdays at the San José clinic, a Catholic Charity that provided low to no cost medical care to the uninsured in the greater Houston area.
Her awards are too numerous to mention, but among those she was the most proud are those she received from the Lupus and the Arthritis Foundations for her tireless efforts on behalf of patients with systemic lupus erythematosus, rheumatoid arthritis, and other collagen vascular and autoimmune diseases. She also received many teaching awards from Baylor College of Medicine for the study of rheumatological diseases.
In her spare time, Sandy loved to travel, sometimes on missions to provide medical care for indigent patients in rural Central America, and often to visit the Middle East or the savannas of Africa. Her life has touched so many. Her enthusiasm, her sense of joy in life will be missed by all who knew her.
Sandy is survived by her brother, Andrew Sessoms (Linda); and sister, Katie Sessoms; nephew; niece; grand-niece; grand-nephews; and her poodle, Riley.
Sandy was preceded in death by her Father, William (Bill) Sessoms; and her Mother, Katherine Holland Sessoms.
Thanks to Sherry Alford, Gayle Stephenson, Rita Sears, Doris Gilbert, and Savannah Stephenson for the friendship, love, care and compassion shown to Sandy; to Transitions of Wake County and to The Key personnel.
In lieu of flowers the family requests donations in support of The Sheena G. Stubbers, MD Scholarship and Award Fund, c/o Houston Methodist Hospital Foundation, P.O. Box 4384 Houston, Texas 77210-4384. These funds, when given to students, will be credited to Sandra L. Sessoms, MD.
Graveside service will be held on Saturday, September 23rd, 2023 at 3:00 PM at the Apex City Cemetery, 207 W Moore St., Apex, NC.
"Go confidently in the direction of your dreams! Live the life you've imagined."
Henry David Thoreau

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Published by The News & Observer on Sep. 19, 2023.

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August 21, 2024

You were an amazing mentor, friend, and more... you will always be remembered for your heart of gold and your intelligence. Forever in our hearts Sandy... I will forever cherish all our moments.

Carol

February 7, 2024

Wonderful doctor. As a former patient I am so sad to hear this. She will surely be missed

Mark Lundy

February 1, 2024

Sandra spent hours with me diagnosing a disease that nobody else could figure out. She created a treatment program that brought back my vision and I have been in remission for almost 20 years. She was my miracle! God bless

Pamela M. Wurzer

December 21, 2023

Dr. Sessoms was the best of the best. She will be fondly missed. Her genuine care, compassion, knowledge so on and so forth known by so many. I will miss her. My very best to her friends &family. We have all lost a true treasure.

Stephanie Brown

November 14, 2023

I was a patient of Dr. Sessums she diagnosed with lupus. She saved my life literally! She would tell you like it was and then tell you what we needed to do to change it. She´s greatly missed. She turned me onto that doctor I have now who did her fellowship with her And I couldn´t be more pleased.

Jaime Tschen

November 3, 2023

"Always willing to help" Thank you Lord for her life. Jaime Tschen, MD

Namieta Janssen

September 29, 2023

Dr. Sessoms mentorship led me into a career in rheumatology, and I will always treasure that relationship I had with her. She was truly an amazing person, physician, and mentor. My deepest sympathies to her family and friends.

Brian

September 28, 2023

I was a patient of Dr Sessoms for over 25 years. Dr Sessoms was completely dedicated to her patients and always showed great empathy to me. She was always willing to seek answers outside the box when normal treatments were ineffective. I really missed her counsel when she retired. I certainly was deeply saddened when i accidentally came across her obituary. My deepest sympathies to her family.

Vickie Darsey

September 21, 2023

So sorry to hear of Sandy´s passing. I will always treasure our friendship. She will be missed in the medical community by her peers and the many patients she diligently served as well as her friends. God rest her soul and bestow much peace to her family in this difficult time.

Randi Nichter

September 21, 2023

One of my favorite doctors ever! She treated my whole life not just my knees. I have always spoken highly of her and will remember her fondly and gratefully. She certainly was unique!

Kendrick Colwell

September 20, 2023

I was always so grateful and thankful for Dr. Sessoms, because she finally diagnosed me after my stroke. She would refer to me as "one of her success stories." She was always such an inspiration during my years of recuperation, as well as undergrad and graduate school. She adamantly wanted me to obtain doctorate as well. I will never forget her intelligence, inspiration and belief in me!!!! B BLESSED Dr. Sessoms

Camille Murphy

September 19, 2023

I was fortunate to "find" Dr Sessoms at the onset of medical issues. She showed personal interest which made me feel secure in her care. Everyone who knew her praised her for all her knowledge and kindness. The world has lost a fabulous doctor and individual.

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