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Katherine Yancey

Date of Death: October 1, 2011

Katherine S. Yancey

Katherine Rebecca Sandy Yancey, 93, of Stephens City, VA, passed away Saturday, October 1, 2011 in Amerisist of Stephens City.

Mrs. Yancey was born in 1918, in Frederick County, VA, the daughter of the late Melvin K. and Cora L. Sandy. She had been a teacher at John S. Mosby Academy in Front Royal, VA, Winchester City and Frederick County Public Schools. She was the oldest surviving member of Stephens City United Methodist Church where she had been a Sunday School and Bible School teacher. She was the owner of Yancey Rentals and White Oak Trading Post and Campground in Stephens City. Mrs. Yancey was a graduate of Stephens City High School and earned a Bachelor of Science Degree and worked toward her Masters Degree at Madison College.

Her husband, Berlyn S. “Boot” Yancey, whom she married on August 25, 1938, in Frederick, MD, preceded her in death on July 21, 1979.

Surviving are a son, Thomas S. Yancey and his wife, Judy of Stephens City; a daughter, Joyce Y. Largent and her husband, N. Bradley of Stephens City; four grandchildren, Julie Y. Brennan, Jason T. Yancey, Shelley L. Drago and Bradley J. Largent; eight great grandchildren, Jessica Y. Brill, Justin A. Yancey, Chalyn E. Drago, Devyn D. Drago, Kylee G. Drago, Camdyn A. Drago, Brittany M. Puffinberger and Jordan M. Largent; a great great grandchild, Taylar S. Brill; a sister, Mary S. Ritter of Winchester; and a brother, William E. Sandy, of Winchester. She was preceded in death by two sisters, Frances S. Shiley and Louise S. Buckley and by seven brothers, Raymond T. Sandy, Robert L. Sandy, James H. Sandy, John M. Sandy, Melvin K. Sandy, Julian D. Sandy and Charles R. Sandy.

A funeral service will be conducted at 11:00 A.M. on Thursday at Stephens City United Methodist Church with the Rev. J. Jeffery Butcher, the Rev. Waverly Reames and the Rev. Jackie Battles officiating. Interment will be in Green Hill Cemetery, Stephens City, VA.

Pallbearers will be Charles R. Sandy, Jr., Timothy A. Sandy, David N. Sandy, M. Richard Sandy, Raymond C. Sandy and Samuel R. Buckley. Honorary pallbearers will be Ralph S. Shiley, Kenneth T. Sandy, G. Stephen Ritter and Philip H. Ritter.

The family will receive friends at Omps Funeral Home, Amherst Chapel on Wednesday from 6:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Stephens City United Methodist Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 428, Stephens City, VA 22655 or the Stephens City Volunteer Fire & Rescue Co., Inc., P.O. Box 253, Stephens City, VA 22655.

Please view obituaries and tribute wall at www.ompsfuneralhome.com.

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Katherine S. Yancey Katherine Rebecca Sandy Yancey, 93, of Stephens City, VA, passed away Saturday, October 1, 2011 in Amerisist of Stephens City. Mrs. Yancey was born in 1918, in Frederick County, VA, the daughter of the late Melvin K. and Cora L. Sandy. She had been a teacher at John S. Mosby Academy inContinue Reading

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Amy Ritter left a message on October 5, 2011:
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Leigh R. McGill left a message on October 4, 2011:
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Cody Dearing left a message on October 4, 2011:
Brad & Joyce, Vickie and I give our deepest sympathies on your loss. We know how close you all were as a family and wish the best for you all in your healing. She lived a great life with her family, grand children and great grand children!!! Cody & Vicke Dearing
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Michelle and Dennis Braithwaite left a message on October 3, 2011:
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Peace of mind is a call away. We're here when you need us most.
Peggy Partlow left a message on October 9, 2011:
Mrs. Yancey was a wonderful and beautiful person,she will be greatly missed by many...Peggy and Earl Partlow and family...
Taylar Brill left a message on October 7, 2011:
Love You Grandmaw. I Miss You. <3 Taylar. <3
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public.user left a message on January 30, 2013:
Mrs.Yancey will always have a very spical place in my heart. She was a good friend of my family. My grandfather the late Clarke W.Cornwell knew her family for many years, and always spoke very highly of the Sandys. Through him I had the honor of knowing many of them myself. When I was younger and had two small children, I reneted from her and she always made sure that our home was in good comdition. She had a passion for Log Homes. My wife and I had were fortunate to be able to life in the Log home that she had restored on Mullberry St. She agreed to let us put a gift shop in the front of the house. (The Gift Horse) She would stop in once and a while and visit with us. She always enjoyed seeing the furniture I would build and the Flower arrangements Debbie would make. She told me about how her brother Melvin went to , I think it was Oaklahoma and brought back walnut railroad ties. She used them in the front of the Log Home for the wall coverings. They were beautiful. A while back I was going through some of the things of my Grand Parents, and I found a card that she had given to one of my great uncles. It read: UP THE OAK AND DOWN THE PINE WILL YOU BE MY VALENTINE. It was from their early days in school. Her and I would spend time together talking about the Lord and Religion. She was a very spical person to me. One thing I know is that she was always busy. I know that she will be missed, but memories of her will go on and on. May God Bless her family. And if the Lord is building Log Homes in Heaven, I am sure she is helping. (Little Randy Cornwell and Family.)
Debbra Sandy & Hannah Sandy left a message on October 5, 2011:
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Peace of mind is a call away. We're here when you need us most.
James Yancey left a message on October 5, 2011:
Sending condolences to your family for the loss of Katherine, please know we are thinking of you. James Yancey Sr. & Family
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Gilbert Barrington left a message on October 4, 2011:
Dear Joyce, our deepest sympathy for the loss of your mother. she was a wonderful friend. please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless, Gil & Donna Barrington
Clarke R. Cornwell left a message on October 4, 2011:
Joyce: I would like to extend my deepest sympathy to you and your family. Your mom will always have a spical place in my heart. She lived a long life, and I have some very fond memories of stories she would tell me and we would always share our thoughts about the Lord and life. God Bless You (Little) Randy Cornwell.
Little Randy Cornwell left a message on October 4, 2011:
Mrs.Yancey will always have a very spical place in my heart. She was a good friend of my family. My grandfather the late Clarke W.Cornwell knew her family for many years, and always spoke very highly of the Sandys. Through him I had the honor of knowing many of them myself. When I was younger and had two small children, I reneted from her and she always made sure that our home was in good comdition. She had a passion for Log Homes. My wife and I had were fortunate to be able to life in the Log home that she had restored on Mullberry St. She agreed to let us put a gift shop in the front of the house. (The Gift Horse) She would stop in once and a while and visit with us. She always enjoyed seeing the furniture I would build and the Flower arrangements Debbie would make. She told me about how her brother Melvin went to , I think it was Oaklahoma and brought back walnut railroad ties. She used them in the front of the Log Home for the wall coverings. They were beautiful. A while back I was going through some of the things of my Grand Parents, and I found a card that she had given to one of my great uncles. It read: UP THE OAK AND DOWN THE PINE WILL YOU BE MY VALENTINE. It was from their early days in school. Her and I would spend time together talking about the Lord and Religion. She was a very spical person to me. One thing I know is that she was always busy. I know that she will be missed, but memories of her will go on and on. May God Bless her family. And if the Lord is building Log Homes in Heaven, I am sure she is helping. (Little Randy Cornwell and Family.)
Leigh R. McGill left a message on October 4, 2011:
Julie, This hug is for you. You know you are in my thoughts and prayers. I truly do feel for what you are going through. Luv U. Condolences to Mrs. Yancy's family and friends. Leigh
Peggy left a message on January 30, 2013:
Mrs. Yancey was a wonderful and beautiful person,she will be greatly missed by many...Peggy and Earl Partlow and family...
public.user left a message on January 30, 2013:
Love You Grandmaw. I Miss You. <3 Taylar. <3
public.user left a message on January 30, 2013:
Please accept our condolences. Mary Clevenger Ritenour and Family.
public.user left a message on January 30, 2013:
Dear Joyce, our deepest sympathy for the loss of your mother. she was a wonderful friend. please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless, Gil & Donna Barrington
public.user left a message on January 30, 2013:
Joyce: I would like to extend my deepest sympathy to you and your family. Your mom will always have a spical place in my heart. She lived a long life, and I have some very fond memories of stories she would tell me and we would always share our thoughts about the Lord and life. God Bless You (Little) Randy Cornwell.
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