Sandra (Cramer) Dillow

Sandra Dillow

Sandra K. “Sandy” (Cramer) Dillow, age 74, of Smithfield, PA., passed away peacefully on November 17, 2013 in LaFayette Manor, Uniontown, PA., with loving family by her side.

Born on August 4, 1939 in Fairchance, PA., she was the daughter of the late Jessie B. Mickey.

Sandy was united in marriage to Amadee Dillow on December 3, 1955 in Cumberland, MD. He preceded her in death on May 25, 1989.

She received her nursing diploma in 1983 from the Fayette County Career & Technical Institute. She was employed as a nurse for many years at LaFayette Manor Nursing Home, Uniontown, Pa., before retiring in 2006. Sandy found great joy in her nursing career, and she touched the lives of many.

Sandy enjoyed camping with friends at Seghi’s Five Lakes, playing with the Women’s Independent Pool League, attending Haydentown and Smithfield senior centers to visit with friends, and judging elections at the Haydentown Community Center. If there was a cooking show or British comedy to be watched, Sandy was in front of her television.

She was predeceased by her beloved husband Amadee Dillow; mother Jessie Mickey; grandson Jared Bruce Kelley; and infant grandchildren Matthew and Jennifer Thomas.

Surviving are her loving daughters; Kathy Hartzel, Smithfield, PA., Kimberly Chipps (Kevin), Smithfield, PA., Kristine Kennington (Adam), Hiddenite, NC, Karen Hixon (Rich) Leisenring, PA., Kelli Thomas (Chuck) Locust Grove, VA., and Kendra Brady (Gary) Masontown, PA.; twelve grandchildren; and nine great grandchildren.

The family will receive friends on Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2013 from 5:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. at the DEAN C. WHITMARSH FUNERAL HOME, 134 W. Main Street Fairchance, PA 15436. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2013 in the funeral home with Pastor Jim Handschumaker officiating. Interment will immediately follow in the Woodbridge Union Cemetery, Smithfield, PA.

The family would like to give special thanks to the staff of LaFayette Manor for all the loving care given to Sandy during her stay there.