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Sandra “Sandy” James West

December 6, 1952 ~ May 23, 2016

Rocky Mount - Sandra “Sandy” James West, age 63, was called to her Heavenly home on Monday, May 23, 2016. Born in Mecklenburg County, NC on December 6, 1952, she was the daughter of the late Samuel Ciscro James and Ella Mae Pitts James. She was also preceded in death by her sisters, Marion Singletary and Shirley Mode; and her brother, Harvey Smith. Sandy leaves behind to cherish her memory, daughter, Tamara “Tammy” Gantt of Raleigh. She is also survived by her brothers, Harry Smith of Huntersville, NC and Larry Smith of Winder, GA; numerous nieces and nephews; grandnieces and grandnephews; and her beloved pets, Bailey and Tucker. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, May 28, 2016 at 1:00 PM in the Chapel of Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home Cremation Services with Rev. Keith Griffin officiating. Visitation with the family will be one hour prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to PAW NC, 2455 Hurt Drive, Rocky Mount, NC 27804, to reduce homelessness and find homes for animals in the greater Nash County area. Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home Cremation Services, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com. Visitation Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services 1130 N. Winstead Ave. Rocky Mount, NC 27804 ID ) ); ?>"> --> 252-451-8800 --> | Saturday 5/28, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Memorial Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services 1130 N. Winstead Ave. Rocky Mount, NC 27804 ID ) ); ?>"> --> 252-451-8800 --> | Saturday 5/28, 1:00 pm

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  1. What a wonderful friend she was! I can hardly believe she’s gone. Sandy was a true and honest person. She carried so much pain and hardship in her life. It is comforting to know that she no longer has to endure so much suffering. I will sorely miss our late nightcan’t sleep conversations, her history posts on Facebook, her wit and sense of humor, our political arguments, her wisdom, her support, and most of all, her love, Godspeed, Sandy. I know, if you can, you will come visit me. I love you.

  2. How can you share A memory.. When you have a LIFETIME of memories You will ALWAYS have a special place in my heart. I will (already do) miss you terribly. You were one of the funniest and most caring humans I’ve ever met. However.. I will miss your fried chicken and homemade rice and gravy, homemade potato chips that we would eat before you could get the next batch out of the fryer, and your meatballs.. Even though I have your recipe, they NEVER turn out like yours.. And as much as you hated to make them.. You would always make em for me. I will NEVER forget our secret trips to Walmart and Atlantic City. And BTW.. I told Tammy ) haha.. I will miss you just busting out in a song and singing at the top of your lungs and playing the air drums to Queen. I don’t think the realization has sat in that your really gone.. Big Brother will never be the same.. I’m not sure if I ever thanked you as a child for taking me to the happiest place on Earth.. Thank you for Disney two_hearts. I wish we had more time.. We had so much more to do.. You were taken away from us too soon. Please watch down and over us. I love you…

  3. My mother, my best friend…I’m lost without you. An entire lifetime of memories. Not a single day of my life went by without seeing you or talking to you. I told you every day I love you, yet it just doesn’t feel like I said it enough. I’m lost without you mama, and while my life may never be the same, you’re now in the ultimate nirvana. For that, I will forever find comfort in.

  4. Sandy, It is astonishing to me how lives intertwine. We first met at Dolan Barracks many years ago and many years later, stumble into each other on Facebook, and develop a wonderful friendship over these past two years. I already have shed my tears of grief, not only for your passing, but for missing your friendship and our conversations, often from when I got home from work, until daybreak. Sadly, I cannot be there for you, but you will always have a place in my heart. Vaya con Dios, my friend.

  5. Hi my name is Kayla and I am a local bible teacher. I am so sorry for the loss of your loved one. There is a very comforting scripture at Isaiah 258. It says that soon Jehovah will swallow up death forever and that he will wipe away all of the tears. So we can all look forward to a time when death will be no more. I hope that this scripture can bring some true comfort during these difficult times.

  6. Tammy, I am so sorry about the loss of your mother. She was truly a kind soul and was so sweet to me and my parents. I have many fond memories of Sandy. I know that she is in heaven with my parents laughing about the good old days!


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