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Sandra Roughton Obituary

Sandra D. Roughton GATES - Sandra "Sandy" Denice Roughton, 54, died May 29, 2010 at her residence with her family at her side. She was born in Norfolk, a daughter of Margaret Street Roughton and the late Wade Sheppard Roughton. Sandra was the office manager for Dr. Samuel English, DDS & Associates. Left to cherish her memory are her son, Blake Scott; two sisters, Victoria Darden and Theresa Roughton; one brother, Wade Roughton; significant other, Sheryl Rawls; and her special extended family, Malita Askew; Roy and Charla Darden and Frank, Crystal, and Savannah Pittman. The funeral will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday, June 2, at Wright Funeral Home, Franklin, Va., with the Rev. Billy Presley officiating. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home and suggests that in lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, c/o Kathy Worrell, 717 Fairview Drive, Franklin, VA 23851.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on May 31, 2010.

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Jim & linda Bass

June 1, 2010

Sheryl, Jim & I were so very sad to hear of Sandy's passing. We came to love her sense of humor, her infectious smile and her lovely personality. We will surely miss her as will all of us at holiday island.

June 1, 2010

Sheryl Ann,

I was very sadden by the news of Sandy this morning. Sandy was a very special person to me and a very dear friend. She will be greatly missed. I will always remember my times with her and cherish every moment. I will always remember the magic carpet ride. If you need anything please let me know. Sandy loved you very much.
Love, Kim Lynch and family

Sidney & Linda Roughton

June 1, 2010

Sorry to hear about Sanda. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.

Love in Christ,
Sidney and Linda Roughton

June 1, 2010

Sheryl Ann-

Loss of a loved-one is something we all have to go through, but it doesn't mean that it is easy. The one thing I can tell you that with time, God will remove the memory of this horrid disease and the memories that you will treasure will be with you forever. The Sandy I'll always remember is the Sandy who never stop fighting, with a larger than life personality and tremoudous will to survive and that was for you. She was and always will be an inspiration and her footsteps through my life I will always cherish. Always here for you, Janice Roberts (Suffolk, VA)

Gayle Jordan

May 31, 2010

We LOVE YOU & we'll MISS YOU FOREVER Aunt Sandra!!!! Love always -gayle, carlos, & baby brianna

Nita Bradshaw

May 31, 2010

Sheryl Ann and Family....
I am so very sorry for your horrific loss. Sandy was a very special woman and her spirit was unmatched. She fought a very long and hard battle against this demon and know now that she is resting in the arms of Christ, being comforted and cradled...as God tells her "Job well done my child, job well done". The lives that Sandy touched will forever be changed and the paths that she crossed are forever a better place to travel. I know that words can't and don't ease your pain, but my friend...rest assured that you are not alone. Sandy's spirit will live on in each of us that were blessed to have known her....I for one will always treasure Sandy having touched my life....

God Bless you Sheryl Ann....

Nita

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