Sandra Y. Crawford Eggleston
1937-2010 WILMINGTON Sandra Y. Crawford Eggleston died July 4th at Albermarle Hospital, Elizabeth City, N.C., of complications from Crohn's Disease. She was 73 years old. She leaves her devoted husband, Robert Eggleston of Manteo, N.C.
Sandy was born in 1937 to Andrew and Kathleen Crawford of Wilmington. She graduated from Wilmington High School in 1954. She received a degree from St. Joseph's Business School, majoring in bookkeeping and secretarial duties.
In 1957 she married Wallace Sage. Jr. of Wilmington. She is survived by her children, Yvonne Sage Kendrick of Lexington, Ky. and Jared Sage of Manteo, N.C. ; three grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. She also leaves her sister and brother-in-law, Pat and Peter Morris of Wilmington; an aunt, Dot Crawford of Brattleboro; and two cousins, Dana and Jay Crawford. She was the beloved aunt of Peter Morris Jr., Clifford Morris, Matthew Morris and Sarah Tast, and their families.
Sandy was predeceased by her parents; her brother, Clifford; and her daughter, Andrea (Katie) Whetstone.
There will be no funeral services at this time. Burial will take place at Riverview Cemetery at a later date.
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July 6, 2010
I just heard about Sandy. I am so sorry to hear this. Please let me know if there is anything that you need or I can help in any way. Billie
Garland Anderson
July 6, 2010
Robert,
I am so sorry for your loss. Sandra was a really nice lady.
Garland Anderson
Anderson Lumber Co.
July 6, 2010
Robert, Keith and I are so sorry...you know we loved her, and you.
Elaine Gregory
July 6, 2010
Robert, I'm so sorry to hear about Sandra. Please let us know if we can be of any help. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Dot
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