Because of our last names, Sandra and I were constantly sitting together in classes throughout our school years. The things I remember most about her were her expressive eyes and her infectious laugh. She was a true treasure...and one of the most kind-hearted souls!! My sincere condolences to her family..she will be mightily missed.
BIG STONE GAP, Va. — Sandy J. Stone, 53, passed away on Friday (Jan. 11, 2008) in Holston Valley Hospital after a brief illness.
Mrs. Stone was born on Jan. 18, 1954 in Wise County. She graduated from Powell Valley High School and Clinch Valley College with an AA degree as a medical secretary. She worked for several years for Dr. George Sutherland and was employed at Medical Associates of Southwest Va. at the time of her death. Mrs. Stone was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.
Mrs. Stone is preceded in death by parents, Peggy Gilbert Christy, Mossie and James Westmoreland; sisters, Florence Bush, Lucy Owens, and two infant sisters.
Married for 33 years to the love of her life, James Cotton Stone, she is survived by daughter and son-in-law, Jenee and Kevin Allison of Johnson City, Tenn.; and son Matt Stone of Richmond Va.
Survivors include brothers and their wives, Glenn and Tiny Westmoreland, Christopher and Allison Christy, Michael and Maxine Christy, David and Mary Christy, Roy and Carol Gilbert, Johnny and Helga Gilbert, Robert and JoAnn Gilbert; sisters Paulette Francis, Melanie Christy; and sister and husband, Debbie and Bobby Hill. Mrs. Stone will be dearly missed by many loving nieces and nephews.
Family will receive friends from 1:30 to 3 p.m. today at the The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in Big Stone Gap, Va.
A service will be conducted at 3 p.m. today in the church sanctuary with Bishop Gary Wood officiating.
Interment will follow in Glencoe Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Kevin Allison, Aaron Tate, Eddie Westmoreland, Brian Shockley, Matthew Potter, Garney Clark, Allen Robinette, and Jim Mullins.
E-mail condolences may be sent to holding@compunet.net.
Holding Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Becca Wright (Long) (1972)
Because of our last names, Sandra and I were constantly sitting together in classes throughout our school years. The things I remember most about her were her expressive eyes and her infectious laugh. She was a true treasure...and one of the most kind-hearted souls!! My sincere condolences to her family..she will be mightily missed.
Becca Wright Long
Georgann Wampler (1966)
Sandy J. Stone, 53, Big Stone Gap, VA
Jan. 18, 1954 - Jan. 11, 2008
BIG STONE GAP, Va. — Sandy J. Stone, 53, passed away on Friday (Jan. 11, 2008) in Holston Valley Hospital after a brief illness.
Mrs. Stone was born on Jan. 18, 1954 in Wise County. She graduated from Powell Valley High School and Clinch Valley College with an AA degree as a medical secretary. She worked for several years for Dr. George Sutherland and was employed at Medical Associates of Southwest Va. at the time of her death. Mrs. Stone was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.
Mrs. Stone is preceded in death by parents, Peggy Gilbert Christy, Mossie and James Westmoreland; sisters, Florence Bush, Lucy Owens, and two infant sisters.
Married for 33 years to the love of her life, James Cotton Stone, she is survived by daughter and son-in-law, Jenee and Kevin Allison of Johnson City, Tenn.; and son Matt Stone of Richmond Va.
Survivors include brothers and their wives, Glenn and Tiny Westmoreland, Christopher and Allison Christy, Michael and Maxine Christy, David and Mary Christy, Roy and Carol Gilbert, Johnny and Helga Gilbert, Robert and JoAnn Gilbert; sisters Paulette Francis, Melanie Christy; and sister and husband, Debbie and Bobby Hill. Mrs. Stone will be dearly missed by many loving nieces and nephews.
Family will receive friends from 1:30 to 3 p.m. today at the The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in Big Stone Gap, Va.
A service will be conducted at 3 p.m. today in the church sanctuary with Bishop Gary Wood officiating.
Interment will follow in Glencoe Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Kevin Allison, Aaron Tate, Eddie Westmoreland, Brian Shockley, Matthew Potter, Garney Clark, Allen Robinette, and Jim Mullins.
E-mail condolences may be sent to holding@compunet.net.
Holding Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.