She was born November 24, 1943, in Chicago, IL, a daughter of the late Paul Raymond and Lorraine Shirley (Smith) Caltrider.
Sandy was a homemaker and enjoyed gardening, bowling, playing with her grandchildren and spending time with friends. She was a member of the American Legion and VFW, Parkersburg and dedicated her life to helping others, loving her family and maintaining treasured friendships.
Left to cherish her memory is her husband of 56 years, Millard “Ray” Atkinson; son Randy Atkinson; daughters Julie Souder, Michelle Renee Wright, Jody Lynn Hartigan; several grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Service will be 2 p.m., Saturday, October 6, 2018, at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home, Parkersburg. Burial will follow in Sunset Memory Gardens. Visitation will be from 12 p.m. until the time of service on Saturday, at the funeral home.
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Sunset Memorial Funeral Home, Parkersburg, is honored to serve the Atkinson family.