Photo courtesy of R. Hayden Smith Funeral Home - Hampton
Hampton, Virginia
Jul 7, 1940 – Nov 11, 2024
Mildred Faye Sands, 84, died Monday, November 11, 2024. Born in Lynchburg, VA, she had been a Peninsula resident for most of her life and was in the Newport News High School Class of 1957. She was a member of the Hampton Moose Lodge #1514 and the WOTM 349 for over 50 years, serving in many capacities, but her special achievement was being elected as Virginia State Deputy. Faye loved to travel and always navigated with a paper map, even after GPS became available.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Essex and Elsie Thomas, her husband, Eugene “Bucky” Sands, her brother, Steve Thomas, and her sister, Shirley Hancock. Faye was a very loving mother, grandmother, and sister to her three daughters, Connie Murray (Jay), Cathy Gunter (Virgil) and Christine Clark (Randy); sister, Joyce Turner; brother, Ryland Thomas; grandchildren, Becky (Joe), Toney, Jonathan (Laura), Cynthia (Wayne), Steven (Courtney), Melissa, Kayla (Craig), Whitney (Christian), Whitney, Carrie (Justin), and Dillon; great-grandchildren, Austin (Dominique), Kayleigh, Trey (Ryen), Logan, Ashlyn, Riley, Tyler, Sofia, Alexander, Zachary, Gabe, Hunter, Camden, Zaylee, and Talia; and great-great-grandchildren, Adaline and Silver.
A celebration of her life with WOTM rites will take place at The Hampton Moose Lodge #1514, 207 E. Mercury Blvd. on Saturday, November 23, 2024. A reception will follow.
Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 225 N. Michigan Ave., Fl. 17, Chicago, IL 60601.
Read MoreAunt Faye you were one fantastic aunt, mother,grandmother and sister. Always made us laugh. Tell Bucky and the crew up there we said hello and miss them dearly. Who’s got the biggest pot at the poker table right now. Tell my mom I said hi❤
Wayne Hancock
November 12, 2024 | Newport News, VA | Family
All I could say is that I was blessed to have a great mother in law and a great friend! She will be missed but not forgotten because I have great memories that will stay with me forever ❤ and will miss ya and will always take care of one of your babies! RIP❤
Jay Murray
November 12, 2024 | Hampton, VA | Family
You will be missed. You were the one who finally convinced me to take the WOTM community chair. I loved that you were straight forward and said just what you felt. Fly with the angels sweet Lady.
Debbie Trombley
November 12, 2024 | Hampton, VA | Acquaintance
Aunt Faye my heart is heavy hearing the news that you went to your final resting home. You were a amazing person and will truly be missed and always loved. You always could bring a smile to my face and laughter in my heart. Now you and Shirley Arlene can play your card games again. I'd like to express my deepest condolences to your family and friends. I send prayers and love and if there's anything I can do please reach out. I LOVE you Aunt Faye and will miss you R.I.P
Deidre Hancock
November 12, 2024 | Hampton, VA | Family
My Prayers are with all of the family. Have many fond memories of her when we were neighbors. R.I.P Faye.
Rose Creighton
November 12, 2024 | Vine Grove, KY | Friend
Much love , thoughts and prayers sent to you ALL!!!
The "old" Aunt Faye was a bright light in any dark place ,
I 'm glad that she is "whole" again and continues to shine!!!
Donna Bright - Hawks
November 11, 2024 | Asheboro, NC | Family
You all are in my thoughts today and the days ahead. The love you all showed Ms Faye during her illness was such an inspiration. She was truly loved and respected by many.
Wendy Conner
November 11, 2024 | Newport News, VA | Friend
Rest easy Ms. Faye! You were truly special! My condolences to the family! Prayers and love! Yvette and Bill
Yvette Sabater-Lenk
November 11, 2024 | Palm Coast, FL | Friend
Faye was big inspiration to me in my career in the WOTM. She helped and lifted up anyone working in the organization. Loved her and will miss her greatly. God bless the family.
Doreen Wallace
November 11, 2024 | Manassas, VA | Friend
