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Sandy WONTROP Obituary

Sandy Louise Wontrop, 53, of Blacksburg, died Thursday, February 21, 2013, at Lewis Gale Medical Center. She was born in Burlington, Vt. on June 10, 1959. She was preceded in death by her father, Stuart Shotwell. Sandy was a loving wife and mother, who poured her love and attention into countless people. She was loved and cherished by many, and radiated the love of Jesus Christ.
She is survived by her husband, Carroll Wontrop; daughter, Abigail; sons Benjamin, Zachary and Cal; mother, Jean Shotwell; and siblings, Sue Anne Fouse, Linda Curtis, Donna Carnes, and Jim Shotwell.
A memorial service will be held Monday, February 25, 2013 at 11 a.m. at Blacksburg Christian Fellowship Church. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that gifts in memory of Sandy be given to the mission church where Benjamin ministers, Gateshead Presbyterian Church, in Newcastle, England, C/O Grace Covenant Presbyterian Church (2101 Shadowlake Road, Blacksburg, VA 24060). Arrangements by McCoy Funeral Home, Blacksburg.


Published by Roanoke Times on Feb. 24, 2013.

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February 26, 2013

I didn't know Sandy well but will always appreciate the gift of her time and dedication to the Junior Guild of Historic Smithfield Plantation.
Karen Finch

February 25, 2013

We will be forever grateful to Sandy for including Josh in her Sunday dinners & family activities. She and her family were our son's "family" for the years he spent at VT. What a loving and giving person she was! We are so deeply sorry for your loss. Daryn, Vickie, Joshua Bookout

Norma McCroskey

February 25, 2013

I am so sorry to hear of Sandy's passing. She was truly one of the nicest persons I have ever met. She will be missed.

Becky Coffey

February 25, 2013

I am so very sorry to hear of Sandy's passing. She was a very sweet person. May God be with her family during this difficult time.

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