Saundrae “Sandy” Kaye Starkey Nettles, 67, passed away Sunday, March 8, 2015 in Ohio Valley Medical Center.
She was born May 3, 1947, a daughter of Willard and Evelyn Virginia Starkey. Sandy was a devoted and loving wife, mother and grandmother, who loved her family to the moon and back. A member of St. John Catholic Church, where she was a council member and very active. She was an avid walker and walked every day.
Saundrae is preceded in death by her father, Willard and one son, Robert A. Nettles Jr.
She is survived by her loving husband of 50 years, Robert A. Nettles Sr.; her mother, Evelyn Virginia Starkey; one daughter, Cassaundrae Nettles; one son, Shawn Michael Nettles; a daughter in law, Jennifer Nettles; and 4 grandchildren.
A memorial gathering will be held from 6-9pm, Thursday, March 12, at the Altmeyer Funeral Home, 1400 Eoff Street, Wheeling, where a vigil service will be held at 6:30pm. Mass of Christian burial will be held at 12pm, Friday at St. John Catholic Church with Rev. Bekeh and Rev. Dennis as celebrants.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. John Catholic Church, 622 Main Street, Benwood, WV 26031 or to Our Lady of Peace, 640 Old Fairmont Pike, Wheeling, WV, 26003.
Online condolences may be offered to the family online at altmeyer.com.
Dear Bob, Cassie,Shawn and Jennifer,
So sorry for your loss. We will miss her walking everyday. Our Thoughts and Prayers our with you at this time.
Dear Mr. Nettles, I was sorry to hear of Sandy’s death. We have been neighbors on 250 for years. You and your family and Evelyn are in my thoughts and Prayers, Mrs. Nila Braden
Dear Nettles Family,
So sorry for your loss. Sandy was an amazing woman.
Tim has so many fond memories of all you kids growing up together on the Run, she will truly be missed. Please accept our deepest sympathies.
Dear Nettles Family, I was so shocked and sorry when I opened the newspaper & saw Sandy’s photo. I knew her through Tupperware & Jenny.
I always enjoyed our chats @ Benwood Kroger & hearing how the family was doing. I pray that you all will feel some peace during this difficult time. Love & Prayers, Ginger Kabala
I am so very sorry for your loss,I am blessed to call her my friend.So glad God put her in my path so we could meet. 2 Cor 5:8 To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord. She is with Our Lord Jesus Christ.
I would like to express my deepest symphony to all of the family. I work at wal mart in st. Clairsville and had the pleasure of becoming Sandra ‘s friend. We both lost someone near and dear to us our son’s, and now we have all lost a wonderful person. Iwas so saddened when I learned of her passing. I just couldn’t! Believe it, I kept waiting for her to come to wal mart. I love you and will miss you. God bless you.
I’m just so sorry!!Sandy was such a neat lady, loved talking to her!!
Cindy Goddard
Jenny,
All of us are thinking of you during this time of loss.
Professional Education Department, WJU
My condolences to the Nettles family. I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
My deepest sympathy with the loss of sandy. She is now in a better place with Robbie’s. God Bless you!!
Please accept our deepest sympathy, love and caring. Prayers and love to her very loving family.
Tim and Myrna Shock
We are so saddened to hear about Sandy’s passing. We know you will treasure all your fond memories of her.
Blessings!
Sharon and Bob Carr