Sandra Wallin Clementson
February 7, 1951 ~ December 6, 2017
Resided in:
Asheville, North Carolina
Sandra Wallin Clementson, 66, of Asheville NC, passed away at the St. Joseph Campus of Mission Hospital in Asheville on Wednesday, December 6, 2017.
Sandy was a thirty year employee of the Buncombe County Sheriff's Department, retiring with the rank of LT. Sandy held many positions with the Department and was known by her associates as a professional fully dedicated employee in all of the various positions she held during thirty years of service, which included training many of those who began their career with the department. Most of the comments received by the family following Sandy's passing referred to her as "Sweet Sandy".
One special comment received was: "Today, I am thinking of my sweet friend Sandy. She was truly one of the sweetest and most caring people I have ever known. She always had a smile for everyone and a caring attitude, regardless of their place in life whether it was an associate, friend, family or someone who's place had come to that of dealing with law enforcement."
Sandra was predeceased by her parents, Rankin and Emily Franklin Wallin.
She is survived by her husband Thomas (Tom) Clementson; brother Dr. Edgar V. Wallin (Jane) of Chesterfield, VA; sister, Janice Wallin Ramsey (Boyce) of Asheville, NC; nephews, Venson Wallin (Sharon) of Chesterfield, VA, and Darren Johnson (Meg) of Charlotte, NC; and great-nephew, Troy Wallin of Chester Field, VA.
A funeral service is scheduled for Monday, December 11th at Groce Funeral Home on Patton Ave. at 12:30 p.m.
The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Burial will follow at 2:00 p.m. at the Western Carolina State Veteran's Cemetery in Black Mountain.
Flowers are appreciated, or memorial donations may be made to JDRF, Improving Lives Curing Type 1 Diabetes, www.JDRF.org, 800-533-CURE.
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Sandy I’m heartbroken that you are gone and I didnt get a chance to say my goodbyes. It’s only goodbye for a short time though as I will see you again one day. I always enjoyed sitting around with you and Janice and talking about everything under the sun. You always asked me if i was OK. and if I was being treated ok and if I wasn’t you wanted to know. You were a friend who would always have my back. I’m going to miss you my friend.
Janice I know your heartbroken as well and please know my prayers, thoughts, love and many hugs are headed your way as well as Tom’s way. Love you guys. See ya on Monday.
Having known Sandy, Janice and your mother for many years I am sorry for your suffering and trust you are truly at peace now. Tom, let us know if we can help in any way.
Rick and Cody
Dear Tom, Janice, Darren, Edgar & Families, Please know of my heart-felt sorrow in Sandy’s passing. What a kind and wonderful person! I had the blessing of many fun-filled years with her as a co-worker and friend. Her whole family made me feel like one of them. My days with Emily and her girls are fond memories which I cherish. What a God given gift she had in Tom and her entire family. Blessing and peace to each of you.
Janice, our sincere thoughts and prayers for you and all of your families.
So sorry to hear of Sandys passing I worked at the sheriffs with Sandy and knew her when I was at the police dept a very well liked person will be greatly missed prayers are with the family.
I worked with Sandy at the Sheriff’s Office she always had a smile . I know she will be missed by her family and friends. The family is in my thoughts and prayers
Janice, Tom, Edgar, Darren, Vinson and family….I am heartbroken for you.
This seems so untimely, but time has just rushed by, and Sandy’s passing is a sad reminder of that. Sandy was a fun person, and a loving person. She was a devoted and caring Aunt. I’m so sad about the health challenges that she lived with and I know that all of you gathered around to support her needs in every possible way you could. I am praying that you can find some peace and understanding as you share sweet memories of times spent with Sandy. Love to all.
We are so sad to hear this news, and we want you to know that your family will be in our thoughts, and prayers, today and in the days to come.
Sandy was a very special lady with a giving spirit. She will be missed by those who knew her and loved her. She may not be with us, but her spirit and light will continue to live in our hearts. May you feel peace and her special love always.
Love and care,
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
So sorry to hear of Sandy’s passing. All of you are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. She was a beautiful person.
Genny and Jerry VeHaun
Tom,
You are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Michelle Sprinkle
Tom, sorry to learn of Sandra’s death. My thoughts and prayers are with you and all of her family.
Dear family, I’m so sorry to hear of the passing of Sweet Sandy. I’ve known her for a very long time beginning with the Explorer Post when Sandy always had time for small talk with a teenage young man growing up, then in my military days when I came home for leave and had time to hang out with Sandy and learning form this amazing lady. Eventually I had the chance to come and work with her at the Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office for a few years before leaving for the Highway Patrol.
Still no matter what day it was, what life cycle period it was, or wherever we were, Sweet Sandy always gave her time for a precious hug and warm moments with her friends. Looking back, I regret the last several years of not getting those hugs and having those awesome conversations with this precious lady, friend, and mentor.
Please know you’re all in my thoughts and prayers for many days to come!
Oh no I just heard about this..Sandy was a dear friend of mine working in the Sheriff’s Office together and then she was my maid of honor in my wedding…my love to the family