Sandra Jean Pinkston, 82 years young, of Summerville, South Carolina, left us to be with Jesus on 7 December 2022 from complications with cancer.
She was born in September 1940 to Lloyd Wicklund and Mary R. McNamara Wicklund in Spokane, Washington. Her only sibling is Michael Wicklund, who resides in Seattle, Washington.
Sandie is survived by her children Ken Kelsay (Emily), Kevin Kelsay (Diana), and Kerry Kelsay (Tammie). Sandie’s grandchildren include Daniel Kelsay (Kathleen), William Jones, Kadie Kelsay, Kendra Kelsay Giannoukas (Matthew Giannoukas), and Joshua Kelsay. Sandie’s great-grandchildren are Emory, Benjamin, and Kali Kelsay.
Sandie lived a full and dynamic life. Her childhood was in Washington State. From there, she married a serviceman that brought her across the United States, a couple of times, and settled in Orange Park, FL, in 1969. Moving to Tampa, FL, in 1973, she later married Melvin (Mel) Pinkston in 1982. They moved to Clarkesville, Georgia, in 1989. Sandie’s occupations varied throughout her adulthood from being an agent for a large insurance company, a small business office manager, a cosmetologist, and even an Avon Lady and Mary Kay associate. Later in her life, her knowledge of a “healthy body” lead her to learning about “doTerra” essential oils and the importance of taking care of oneself physically as well as spiritually. While living in the mountains of northern Georgia, she started “quilting.” Sandie was extremely talented in this endeavor and became quite the aficionado. She loved to teach, whether it was a Sunday School class, Bible study, the use of essential oils, or her unique ability to master the quilt-making process. She became an “expert” at anything she directed her passions toward. She enjoyed making her “works of art” right up until her death. One thing you could always count on her sharing with you was her inspiring and contagious smile. She had a beautiful personality and spirit that she loved to share.
A memorial service for Sandie will be held at Crossroads Community Church, 505 Gahagan Rd, Summerville, SC 29485, on 14 December at 2 o’clock PM by Pastor Richard Odom.
Funeral and burial service will be held at Fairfield Baptist Church, 2236 Hwy. 105, Demorest, Ga 30530, on 16 December at 2 o’clock by Dr. Keith Allison.
Online condolences or tributes may be sent to jamesadyal.com/obituaries/
In lieu of flowers, a donation to your local Gideons International would be welcomed on her behalf.
Local arrangements are in the care & professional direction of Hillside Memorial Chapel & Gardens of Clarkesville, Georgia. (706) 754-6256
