By Ashley Iasimore: 03/25/2024
Sandra Crouch, the late Andrae Crouch's twin sister who co-wrote " Jesus is the Answer," has died. She was 81.
Sandra Crouch passed away on Sunday, March 17 at Northridge Hospital in Northridge , California, following complications from radiation for a non-cancerous brain lesion.
Sandra and Andrae were born on July 1, 1942, in Los Angeles to parents who went to ministry and founded Christ Memorial Church C.O.G.I.C. in 1951. The siblings began performing music together around 1960 as the COGICS, alongside friends who were active at church.
In the 1970's, Crouch joined her brother with the Disciples, singing, playing and co-writing songs including "Jesus Is The Answer," which became a mainstay on gospel radio.
Amoung the twins' musical accomplishments together was backing Michael Jackson on several songs on History - Past, Present and Future Book 1, in 1988, they also worked on film soundtracks for 1985's The Color Purple, 1993's Free Willy and 1994's The Lion King.
The church's assistant pastor, Kenneth J. Cook, released a statement about Sandra's death via social media, writing, "It's with a heavy heart that I announce that at 12pm March 17, 2024, our beloved Senior Pastor Sandra Elaine Crouch transitioned into the arms of the Lord. We as believers know that to be absent from the body is tobe present with the Lord. We will forever cherish the memories and teachings we recieved from her."
Crouch's life will be celebrated with an April 16 viewing and musical tribute at New Christ Church, followed by a homecoming service on April 17.
