Sandra Rosen Luxenberg

Sandra Rosen Luxenberg entered into rest in Evans, Georgia on March 5, 2025 at the age of 87.

Mrs. Luxenberg was predeceased by her beloved husband of 63 years, Malcolm N. Luxenberg, M.D., and is survived by her son Steven N. Luxenberg, M.D., daughter Cathy L. Barnard (David), and grandsons Malcolm Barnard and Evan Barnard. She was predeceased by her parents, Samuel F. Rosen, M.D. and Estelle S. Rosen.

Mrs. Luxenberg was born May 30, 1937 in Savannah, GA, where she danced ballet and graduated from Savannah High School. She attended Sophie Newcomb College in New Orleans, LA, where she met her future husband, who was a student at nearby Tulane. Mrs. Luxenberg was a graduate of the Laboratory Technology School at Jackson Memorial Hospital in Miami, FL, and worked for many years as a laboratory technologist and blood banker.

Mrs. Luxenberg was a devoted and loving wife, mother, daughter, and homemaker, and greatly enjoyed raising and caring for her family. She was a gourmet cook and baker known for her custom cakes, and shared her talents and cooking with many others. She was a former president of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Georgia Society of Ophthalmology, active in the MCG Faculty Wives Club, and a member of the Country Club Hills Garden Club. She took pride in supporting her husband’s work as Chair of the Department of Ophthalmology at MCG, frequently helping with faculty recruitment and hosting parties for staff, residents, and visiting professors.

Mrs. Luxenberg appreciated many types of music, especially live performances, and over the years enjoyed playing piano, guitar and harp. She had a large vegetable garden for cooking and filled the yard with flowers. She played tennis often with her friends and used her talent for sewing to create a line of tennis shirts. She travelled widely, treasuring many wonderful trips with her husband and family. Mrs. Luxenberg cared greatly for the family dogs, and at one point led a state campaign to raise awareness about the importance of rabies vaccinations. She also supported community initiatives for women’s health and mental health programs. Most of all, she cherished time with her family, especially at Tybee Island, which was her favorite place to be. She advocated tirelessly for the conservation of Tybee and the Georgia coast.

The family is grateful for the companionship and attention provided by her devoted caregivers, as well as the staff in the Pavilion at Brandon Wilde.

A private graveside service and interment was held at Bonaventure Cemetery in Savannah, GA. A memorial service was held at Brandon Wilde in Evans, GA.

If desired, memorial contributions can be made to:

Dr. Malcolm N. and Sandra R. Luxenberg Chair in Ophthalmology, c/o Medical College of Georgia Foundation, 720 St. Sebastian Way, Suite 150, Augusta, GA 30901. 706-823-5500. Donations may be made online here.

Colonnade-Pavilion Endowment at Brandon Wilde, c/o The Community Foundation for the CSRA, 720 St. Sebastian Way, Suite 160, Augusta, GA 30901. 706-724-1314. Donations may be made online here.