Mrs. Sandra Wheatley King, 73, of Tangier Island, passed away Monday, Jan. 13, 2020, at her home.
Born on Tangier Island March 18, 1946, she was the daughter of the late Freddie Lewis Wheatley and Henrietta Charnock Wheatley.
She was the co-owner of Spanky’s Place for 26 years.
She was a faithful member of Swain Memorial United Methodist Church, where she taught Sunday School and Bible School, served as secretary of the church for many years, and headed the annual church picnics.
Mrs. King worked as a teacher’s assistant at Tangier Combined School for 40 years with young children, which she enjoyed very much. She was very articulate in working with her hands in school.
She was dedicated for many years to raise money for the Cancer Society as she headed the cancer drive on the island. She had a great passion for traveling, spending time with her family, and being with her grandchildren.
She is survived by her husband of almost 56 years, Erwin Bryan King Sr. of Tangier; son, Erwin Bryan King Jr. and wife, Diane King, of Cashville; daughters, Tracy King Pruitt and husband, Richie Pruitt, of Tangier, and Faughn King Blair and fiancé, David Gladding Jr., of Salisbury, Md.; grandchildren, Victoria Grace Pruitt, of Tangier, and Christian Addison Blair and Grayson Tyler Blair, both of Salisbury; brother, Freddie Lewis Wheatley Jr. and wife, Cindy Smarr Wheatley, of Tangier; and several nieces and cousins.
Mrs. King was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend to her family.
Funeral services will be held Sunday, Jan. 19, 2020, at Swain Memorial United Methodist Church at 1 p.m. A visitation will be held Saturday evening at the church from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. Pastors Edward Pruitt and Charles “Chuck” Parks will officiate. Interment will follow at Sunnyridge Memorial Park in Crisfield, Md.
In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to Swain Memorial United Methodist Church, Tangier, VA 23440; or Hospice & Palliative Care of the Eastern Shore (HPCES) at https://donatenow.networkforgood.org/riverside.
Arrangements were made by care of Bradshaw & Sons Funeral Home. To send condolences to the family, please visit www.bradshawandsonsfuneralhome.com.
