Sandra Louise (McIntyre) Atkinson, age 72, of Martin, passed away Tuesday, July 9, 2019 at St. Mary's Sacred Heart Hospital.
Born February 8, 1947, in Franklin County, she was the daughter of the late Willie & Sallie McIntyre. She retired from the Fero Corporation. She was a member of Middle River Baptist Church.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by sister: Patsy Powers; and brother: Jerry McIntyre.
She is survived by her husband: Douglas Atkinson; daughter & son-in-law: Pam & Hugh Bryant; daughter: Jennifer Atkinson; sons & daughters-in-law: Carey & Lisa Atkinson and Brian & Christena Atkinson; grandchildren: Wayne & Adriane Allen, Felicia & Mike Andrews, Tiffany Gray, Cody & Jessie Atkinson, Michael Atkinson, Bradley Gray Zabian, Zoie, Zada, Kristain, Laiah, & Jocelyn Atkinson; and great-grandchildren: Trey & Caleb Andrews, Christopher Atkinson, and Kinsley Grace Holcomb.
The funeral service will be held 2:00 p.m. Friday, July 12, 2019 at the chapel of Strickland Funeral Home of Lavonia with Rev. Paul Jameson and Rev. Stacy Penland officiating. Burial will follow in Middle River Baptist Church Cemetery. The following gentlemen will serve as pallbearers: Caleb Andrews, Trey Andrews, Cody Atkinson, Michael Atkinson, Zabian Atkinson, Bradley Gray, Bobo Powers, and Leslie Powers. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Thursday evening from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Strickland Funeral Home of Lavonia is in charge of the arrangements. On-line condolences may be sent to the family at www.stricklandfh.com.