"Charlie and family, I am thinking of you on this anniversary of Sandra's passing and praying that the love you shared with her will give you peace through this week. We had some good times in high school and I will always remember her as a sweet and loving person. God Bless you all. Wilburn Williamson (Class of 60)"
In loving memory of
Sandra Reiley Pritchett
September 2, 1943 - October 26, 2012
Sandra Reiley Pritchett was received into the arms of her Savior on October 26, 2012. Sandra was born at Emory University Hospital on September 2, 1943 and raised in Decatur and Avondale Estates by her parents Charles E. Reiley and Louise Lyman Reiley. At Avondale High School, Sandra met Ed "Charlie" Pritchett, who she married in 1964 while both were attending Florida State University, where she was a member of Zeta Tau Alpha sorority. After graduating from college, Sandra and Charlie returned to the metro area where they raised their three sons, Todd, Matt and Ross in Alpharetta (Johns Creek). Sandra enjoyed years of ALTA tennis at the Atlanta Athletic Club. She spent many years as a volunteer with the Gwinnett Auxiliary of the American Cancer Society. She was also a volunteer at Hope Lodge, a free residential facility for cancer patients residing outside the Atlanta area. She loved gardening and her yard was always a testament to that. Sandra was admired for her beauty, but more for her beautiful spirit, her sharp wit and her delightful since of humor. Wherever she was, laughter was always nearby. One of her joys was as a member and leader of her Bible Study Fellowship group, also delighting in her yearly trips to Edisto Island, SC with "The Beach Babes." She was a faithful member of Mount. Pisgah United Methodist Church, where lately she had been greatly missed by her G2R Sunday School Class. God used his angels, her family and friends to walk with her in her final days. Sandra especially wanted them to know what a gift each of them was to her in their steadfast love, prayer and caring. Sandra was predeceased by her parents, Chuck Reiley and Louise Reiley and brother-in-law, Roger Doss. She is survived by her husband of 48 years, Ed "Charlie" Pritchett; sons, Todd Pritchett of Woodstock, Matt (Marietta) Pritchett of Suwanee, Ross (Andrea) Pritchett of Atlanta; brother, Chuck (Lucy) Reiley of Black Mountain, NC; sister, Sherron Reiley Doss of Cumming; grandsons, John Pritchett, Will Pritchett, Charlie Pritchett; nieces, Laura Reiley Dean, Wendy Doss Rabe; nephew, Alan Reiley; three great nephews and two great nieces. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to BSF International, 19001 Huebner Road San Antonio, TX 78258 (on line giving www.bsfinternational.org) or Genesis to Revelation Sunday School Class at Mount. Pisgah United Methodist Church. A memorial service will be held at Mount. Pisgah United Methodist Church, 2850 Old Alabama, Johns Creek, GA 30022 on Wednesday, October 31 at 11:00 a.m. followed by a gathering of friends and family at the church. Ingram Funeral Home & Crematory, Cumming, Georgia is in charge of arrangements. Service DetailsWednesday, October 31st, 2012, 11:00am, Mt. Pisgah United Methodist Church
Tributes
"My heart goes out to all of you, especially Chuck (we were in DHS class of '58 together, and Winnona Park School. Maggie"
"To the family of Sandra Pritchett. I am so sorry to hear of your loss. May you find comfort with Revelation chapter 21 verse 4 that reads, "And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away.""
"Charlie, Sherron and family, What a privilege to have known such a beautiful lady, a true gift from God to all of us. My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult and sad time. Billy Pitts"
"Charlie, Todd, Matt, Ross and Family: I was shocked when Todd told me about Sandra being sick and my heart simply breaks for all of you. Sandra was purely amazing and such a gracious and sweet woman. I'm proud to have called her family and I pray that God wraps each of you in his loving embrace and comforts you through this sad, sad time. God Bless each of you!! All my love. Karen"
"Sandra was such a wonderful person, one that you would love if you knew Her at all. She always had such a beautiful simle, and kind word to speak. She loved her family, and friends alone with her flowers. My prayers go to her family. You was allowed to share in something special and I know that she awaits you joining her some day. She will be missed but never forgotten. To a wonderful person to whom we will all miss ..."
"My sweet friends Ross and Andrea and family, my prayers and thoughts are with you!"
"I extend my heartfelt sympathy to the Pritchett family. It is never easy to find the right words to say but may those precious memories of your dear loved one Sandra be foremost in your hearts and minds along with this wonderful promise that Jesus gave at John 5:28,29."
"I have many fond memories of Sandra from my childhood. She was consistently warm and gracious, and had a wonderful since of humor! I can hear her signature laugh as I write. She was a shinning example of the joy and peace of our heavenly Father, it was an honor to know her and love her all these years. I am praying that God will grant the pease that surpasses all understanding to meet the Pritchett family in this time of sadness! My love, Stacy"
"Dearest Sherron; Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of sadness. I lost my beautiful sister two years ago from lung cancer so know how devastating this loss is for you. Much love, Ellen Reuland Coons and Ed Coons. "
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