Tuesday, November 25, 2025 10:08 am

Sandra Kay "Sandy" Padgett, 72, of Rutherfordton, passed away Monday, November 17, 2025.

A native of Rutherford County, Sandy was the daughter of the late Paul and Ruby Walker Padgett. A graduate of Appalachian State University, Sandy worked in management for Mental Health programs across North Carolina and was an active member of First Baptist Church of Spindale, where she served as chairman of the Deacons and was bookkeeper for the church.

Left to cherish her memories are her sister-in-law, Elizabeth Ann Padgett; niece, Laura Padgett; nephew, Zachary Gadoury and wife Lexi; brother-in-law, Dean Gadoury, and special cousin Madge Hyatt.

In addition to her parents, Sandy was preceded in death by her brother Larry Padgett and sister, Cathy Gadoury.

Memorial services were held November 28 at Crowe's Mortuary with Dr. Larry Gregg officiating.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to First Baptist Church of Spindale, PO Box 508 Spindale, NC 28160 or Family Resources of Rutherford County, PO Box 1619 Forest City, NC 28043.

Crowe's Mortuary is assisting the Padgett family.