Sandra Lowe Blankenship
Sandra Lowe Blankenship
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Sandra was born on May 1, 1944 in Richlands, VA to the late William George Ratcliffe and Alice Keith Ratcliffe. She graduated from Richlands High School in the Class of 1961, She was a seamstress. Sandra was the glue of her family. She loved them dearly and enjoyed spending time with them. She was at her happiest when planting and digging in the Lord's dirt and fishing with her family in Nags Head.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her best friends, Cora McCracken and Louise Martin.
Sandra is survived by:
Children:
Jason B. Lowe and Diedra Stiltner of Richlands, VA
Brian D. Lowe and wife, Crystal of Jewell Ridge, VA
Grandchildren:
Kristen Yeakey (Scott); Kaitlyn Nelson; Briana Lowe (Dakota Dye); Bobbi Horn (Gavin); Rosemary Lowe (Garnett Hubbard, Jr.); Brooke Whited (Scotty); and Karlee Lowe
Great-Grandchildren:
Leigha, Harper, Kylie, Kaisley, Gabriel, Jonah, Selah, Bradley, Jaxon, Keegan, and Brayden
Sister, Margarette "Micki" Smith and husband, Dale, of Richlands, VA
Brothers:
Ken Ratcliffe of Jewel Ridge, VA
Larry Ratcliffe and wife, Betsy, of Belfast, VA
Best Friend, Bonnie Cook
A memorial service will be held at a later date. Hurst Scott Funeral Home in Richlands is in charge of the arrangements. Those wishing to express sympathy may do so at www.hurstscottfunerlahomes.com
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