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Sandra Grindstaff Clemons
'Sandy'
STANLEY -- Sandra 'Sandy' Grindstaff Clemons, 55, of 514 North Buckoak St., passed away Saturday September 29, 2007 at Carrington Place in Matthews, NC. Sandy fought a courageous nine year battle with Lou Gehrig's disease. Her talents were endless; she loved and laughed, facing each day with a determination to make it through that day. As her body grew weaker and her voice could no longer be heard, she had a way of letting you know how much she appreciated your visit. Her spirit and body are free at last, resting in the arms of Jesus.
Sandy was born January 8, 1952, the only daughter of Senora Blackwell Grindstaff and the late Hollis Pressley Grindstaff. She was a graduate of Stanley High School and Gaston College. Before her illness, she was employed by Metrocall, Inc.
A service to celebrate the life of Sandy will be held Wednesday, October 3, 2007 in the Woodlawn Chapel of Woodlawn Funeral Home in Mt. Holly. Officiating will be Reverends Eugene Blackwell, Kathy Harris and Mr. Rod Rudisill. Interment will follow the service in Hillcrest Gardens. The family will receive friends prior to the service from 1:00 - 3:00 PM at the funeral home.
Survivors include her mother, Senora B. Grindstaff of Stanley; a daughter, Shannon M. Hazen and husband, Kevin of Kings Mountain; a son, Allan S. Rumfelt of Belmont; a granddaughter, the joy of her life, Rileigh Cassandra Hazen; special friends, Cathey Eden, Martha Stowe, and Rod Rudisill. Sandy was preceded in death by her father, Hollis P. Grindstaff; maternal grandparents, Rev. James A. and Ivalee D. Blackwell; and paternal grandparents, Arthur O. and Lucille S. Grindstaff.
The family extends special thanks to the staff at Carrington Place, and the hospice staff for the wonderful care given to Sandy.
Memorials may be made to the ALS Center, PO Box 32861, Charlotte, NC 28232.
Published in the Charlotte Observer on 10/1/2007.