Sandra Kay "Sandy" Crotts Gravley

Sandra Kay “Sandy” Crotts Gravley, 72, passed away Friday, April 26, 2024, at her residence. She was born October 5, 1951, in Forsyth County, the daughter of William Russell and Edna Church Crotts. She was a member of Union Grove Baptist Church and a graduate of East Forsyth High School Class of 1969, where she was in the National Honor Society. Sandy had worked at Duke Power as a Customer Service Representative and later worked in Dentistry as a receptionist where she retired. A family-oriented lady, she loved her family above and beyond. She touched everyone by sending them cards and letters. It was truly her ministry. She is preceded in death by her parents; mother-in-law, Frances Bowman Gravley; her brother-in-law, Darrell Gravley; her aunts, Iris Church and Melba Barnett and her uncles, Cears Church, Ralph Church and Jimmy Church. Survivors include her husband of 36 years, Danny Gravley; father-in-law, Bud Gravley; her brothers-in-law; Dennis (Cheryl) Gravley of Colfax and Doug (Denise Oldham) Gravley of Oak Ridge; her sister-in-law, Susan Gravley of Colfax; a niece, Amber (Josh) Bowman; a nephew, Ryan (Morgan) Gravley; her great nieces, Evelyn Bowman and Lakyn Gravley; her aunt, Doris Kearney of Pfafftown; four uncles, Edwin Church, Bobby Church, Lloyd Church, all of Wilkes County and George Barnett of Winston-Salem and many beloved cousins and friends.  The family wishes to especially thank her caregiver, Lisa Summey, and also Dr. McLean and Deidra at Piedmont Dialysis for their caring and kindness. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Trellis Supportive Care, 101 Hospice La., Winston-Salem, NC and to Union Grove Baptist Church, 5424 Union Grove Rd., Oak Ridge, NC 27310. A funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM Wednesday, May 1, 2024, at Union Grove Baptist Church with Rev. Steve Roberson and First Responder Chaplain Jeff Vogler officiating.  Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 12:30 to 1:45 PM before the service in the church.