Sandra Rountree Obituary Sandra Ellis Rountree September 25, 1949 － January 13, 2024 Newsoms － Sandra Ellis Rountree, 74, widow of the late Guy "Buddy" Pope Rountree Jr. went to be with the Lord on January 13, 2024. Born on September 25, 1949, in Southampton County, VA, she was the daughter of the late Howard Lee Ellis and Bernice Worrell Ellis. She is also predeceased by sister, Joyce Ellis Bradford, and granddaughter, Mallory Elizabeth Wright. Sandra was a 1967 graduate of Southampton High School, a member of the Newsoms United Methodist Church and the United Methodist Women's Club. Following her marriage to Buddy, she spent many years at home raising her children. She later went to work as a secretary at Wheat First Securities, in Franklin, VA for 15 years. She then served as a teacher's assistant at Hunterdale Elementary School and Meherrin Elementary School. Before her lengthy battle with Alzheimer‚Äôs, Sandra enjoyed yard work, spending time with her four grandchildren, and relaxing with a good book at her family beach home. She is survived by her children and daughter-in-law, Laura Wright and Brian and Holly Rountree; and her beloved grandchildren Mason and Madison Wright and Taylor and Hunter Rountree. A Funeral Service will be held at 2PM Tuesday, January 16, 2024, in Newsoms United Methodist Church. Burial will follow the service in Hollywood Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 1-2PM prior to the service and suggest that memorial donations be made to Newsoms United Methodist Church. Obituary published on Legacy.com by Wright Funeral Home and Crematory － Franklin on Jan. 14, 2024. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- See also: 1) https://www.wrightfuneralhome.org/obituary/Sandra-Rountree 2) https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/sandra-rountree-obituary?id=54100324 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ## Narrative Summary of the Obituary Sandra Ellis Rountree, 74, passed away on 13 January 2024. Born on 25 September 1949, she was a 1967 Southampton High graduate and member of Newsoms United Methodist Church. Survived by children, grandchildren. ## Narrative Summary of Funeral Services Funeral Service held on 16 January 2024 at Newsoms United Methodist Church. Family received friends 1-2 PM prior to service. Burial followed in Hollywood Cemetery. ## The Edited Obituary Sandra Ellis Rountree 25 September 1949 - 13 January 2024 Newsoms – Sandra Ellis Rountree, 74, widow of the late Guy "Buddy" Pope Rountree Jr. went to be with the Lord on 13 January 2024. Born on 25 September 1949, in Southampton County, VA, she was the daughter of the late Howard Lee Ellis and Bernice Worrell Ellis. She is also predeceased by sister, Joyce Ellis Bradford, and granddaughter, Mallory Elizabeth Wright. Sandra was a 1967 graduate of Southampton High School, a member of the Newsoms United Methodist Church and the United Methodist Women's Club. Following her marriage to Buddy, she spent many years at home raising her children. She later went to work as a secretary at Wheat First Securities, in Franklin, VA for 15 years. She then served as a teacher's assistant at Hunterdale Elementary School and Meherrin Elementary School. Before her lengthy battle with Alzheimer's, Sandra enjoyed yard work, spending time with her four grandchildren, and relaxing with a good book at her family beach home. She is survived by her children and daughter-in-law, Laura Wright and Brian and Holly Rountree; and her beloved grandchildren Mason and Madison Wright and Taylor and Hunter Rountree. A Funeral Service will be held at 2 PM Tuesday, 16 January 2024, in Newsoms United Methodist Church. Burial will follow the service in Hollywood Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 1-2 PM prior to the service and suggest that memorial donations be made to Newsoms United Methodist Church. ## Vital Statistics Summary | Name | Sandra Ellis Rountree | |---------|-------------------------------------------| | Age | 74 years | | Birth | 25 September 1949; Southampton County, VA | | Death | 13 January 2024; Newsoms, VA | ## Table of Relationships | Name | Relationship | Residence | |-----------------------------|------------------------|--------------------------------| | Sandra Ellis Rountree | Decedent | Newsoms, VA | | Guy Buddy Pope Rountree Jr. | Predeceased Spouse | --- | | Howard Lee Ellis | Parent | Unknown | | Bernice Worrell Ellis | Parent | Unknown | | Laura Wright | Child | Unknown | | Brian Rountree | Child | Unknown | | Holly Rountree | Child's Spouse | Unknown | | Mason Wright | Grandchild | Unknown | | Madison Wright | Grandchild | Unknown | | Taylor Rountree | Grandchild | Unknown | | Hunter Rountree | Grandchild | Unknown | | Joyce Ellis Bradford | Predeceased Sibling | --- | | Mallory Elizabeth Wright | Predeceased Grandchild | --- | ## Other Relevant Information 1. Sandra Ellis Rountree was a 1967 graduate of Southampton High School. 2. She was a member of the Newsoms United Methodist Church and the United Methodist Women's Club. 3. Sandra spent many years at home raising her children after her marriage to Buddy. 4. She later worked as a secretary at Wheat First Securities in Franklin, VA for 15 years. 5. Sandra then served as a teacher's assistant at Hunterdale Elementary School and Meherrin Elementary School. 6. Before her lengthy battle with Alzheimer's, Sandra enjoyed yard work, spending time with her grandchildren, and relaxing with a good book at her family beach home.