Sandra Kay Long Griffith
June 11, 1943 - April 11, 2022
Sandra Kay Long Griffith, 78, of Huntersville, NC passed away peacefully on April 11, 2022 at Novant Hospital Huntersville. She was born June 11, 1943 to the late Jason Thomas Long and Doris Shoemaker Long in Statesville, NC. In addition to her parents, Sandra was preceded in death by her brother Eddie Coleman Long and sister Carole Long Gantt. Sandra was a graduate of Statesville Sr High School where she was a majorette and a member of the band. She also participated in many beauty pageants in her teens. Sandra went on to work at First Union Bank and later Office Depot. Sandra was a wonderful, loving, caring person with a great sense of humor and was always making jokes and/or funny comments. Even after being diagnosed with dementia she remained quick witted and never lost her ability to laugh. Sandra was a remarkable mother, strong and resilient, a single parent who made many sacrifices to provide for her son. She was also the best grandmother and great-grandmother, affectionately referred to as “Mamaw Sandy”. Sandra is survived by her son, Julian Michael Griffith of Huntersville, NC; granddaughter, Kaitlyn Mikel Griffith Soto (Jarod) of Henderson, NV; and two great-granddaughters, Harlow Elynn Kate Soto and Everett Estelle Snow Soto also of Henderson, NV. James Funeral Home of Huntersville is serving the family where condolences may be left on their website at http://www.jamesfuneralhomelkn.com. The family will be having a private service. In lieu of flowers please consider making a donation to one of the many Ukrainian relief organizations available.
Sandra Kay Long Griffith, 78, of Huntersville, NC passed away peacefully on April 11, 2022 at Novant Hospital Huntersville. She was born June 11, 1943 to the late Jason Thomas Long and Doris Shoemaker Long in Statesville, NC. In addition to... View Obituary & Service Information