Nancy "Ernie" Sandidge

Nancy C. "Ernie" Sandidge, 83, Kingsport, passed away peacefully to go home to be with the Lord, Tuesday (October 28, 2014) at Asbury Place of Kingsport following a period of declining health.

Born in Pocahontas County, WVA, on June 24, 1931, a daughter of the late Plummer and Vernie McCoy Cutlip, she had resided in this area since she was 18 years old. Ernie was a spark plug who let you know what she thought and she didn't care to tell you, but had a heart of gold. She was of the Methodist faith. She retired in 1975 from Kingsport Press following 25 years of service.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to Dr. David Franzus, and the staff of Asbury Place for their loving care.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her special friend of 25 years, Harold Nelson.

Ernie is survived by one son, Alan Sandidge, Kingsport; one brother, Harry Cutlip, Lt. Col. USAF (retired), Shreveport, LA; several nieces and nephews; her special friend, Glenna Carter, Church Hill; and her caregivers who she loved dearly, Allen and Cathy Blankenbeckler, Elisha Tunnell, Erica Tunnell, Becky Oaks, Betty DeBoard, Betty Minor, and Teresa Wallen.

The family will receive friends on Thursday from 5 to 7 pm at Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Home, Kingsport. The service will follow at 7 pm with Dr. Shannon Salyer officiating.

The graveside service will be conducted on Friday at 1 pm at Oak Hill Memorial Park with Wayne Bledsoe officiating.

Honorary pallbearers will be Cathy Blankenbeckler, Elisha Tunnell, Erica Tunnell, Becky Oaks, Betty DeBoard, Betty Minor, and Teresa Wallen.

Those wishing may make memorial contributions to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Pl., Memphis, TN 38105.