Sandra Best Obituary
Sandra W. Best, 65, of Gastonia met Jesus in her Heavenly home on November 14, 2022 with her family by her side. She was born in Gaston County on August 1, 1957 to William Jack Williams and Annie Doris Inscoe Williams. Sandra was a 1975 graduate of South Point High School. She retired from Duke Energy after 35 years of service. Sandra was a member of Lakeview Baptist Church in McAdenville. In her spare time, she enjoyed gardening, flowers, and sewing. She loved fun adventures, day trips, and finding treasures in antique stores. She also enjoyed her outings and making memories with her "sister cousins." She loved taking vacations with her family. Sandra was a very loving and giving person who invested in others and put their needs before herself. Most of all, she enjoyed spending time with her family; especially her grandchildren who where her pride and joy.
In addition to her parents, survivors include her loving and devoted husband of 32 years, Jeff Best; best friend/ daughter, Jessica Keever and husband Brian; brother, Harold Williams and wife Brenda; sisters in law, Stephanie Neel and husband Jim, and Kim Smith; grandchildren, Matthew, Jack, and Annie Keever; numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and many friends.
The family will be receiving friends on Thursday, November 17, 2022 from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. at Flint Groves Baptist Church, 2017 E Ozark Ave, Gastonia, NC 28054. The funeral service will be held on Friday, November 18, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. also at Flint Groves Baptist Church with Rev. Ronnie Bowers officiating. Interment will immediately follow at Evergreen "A Quiet Place" Cemetery, Belmont.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in honor of Sandra to Gaston Hospice, 258 E Garrison Blvd, Gastonia, NC 28054.
The family would like to say a special thank you to Gaston Hospice and their "angel" nurses, cousin, Anita Brooks, and friend, Cathy Stone for the sacrificial loving care they gave to Sandra.
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