Sandra Kay Padgett

Sandra Kay "Sandy" Padgett, 72, of Rutherfordton, passed away Monday, November 17, 2025 at Rutherford Regional Medical Center. A native of Rutherford County, Sandy was the daughter of the late Paul and Ruby Walker Padgett. A graduate of Appalachian State University, Sandy worked in management for Mental Health programs and was an active member of First Baptist Church of Spindale, where she served as chairman of the Deacons and was bookkeeper for the church.

Left to cherish her memories are her sister in law, Elizabeth Ann Padgett; niece, Laura Padgett; nephew, Zachary Goudoury and wife Lexi; brother in law, Dean Goudoury, and special cousin Madge Hyatt. In addition to her parents, Sandy was preceded in death by her brother Larry Pagett and sister, Cathy Goudoury.

Memorial services will be held 2 PM Friday, November 28. 2025 at Crowe's Mortuary with Dr. Larry Gregg officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.