Mrs. Sandra Wheatley King, 73, of Tangier Island, passed away Monday, January 13, 2020 at her home.

Born on Tangier Island March 18, 1946, she was the daughter of the late Freddie Lewis Wheatley and Henrietta Charnock Wheatley.

A graduate of Tangier Combined School class of 1964, she was the co-owner of Spanky's Place for 26 years.

She was a faithful member of Swain Memorial United Methodist Church, where she taught Sunday School and Bible School, served as secretary of the church for many years, and headed the annual church picnics.

Sandra worked as a teacher's assistant at Tangier Combined School for 40 years with young children, which she enjoyed very much. She was very articulate in working with her hands in school.

She was dedicated for many years to raise money for the Cancer Society as she headed the cancer drive on the island. She had a great passion for traveling, spending time with her family, and being with her grandchildren.

She is survived by her husband of almost 56 years, Erwin Bryan King, Sr. of Tangier; son, Erwin Bryan King, Jr. and wife Diane King of Cashville, VA; daughters Tracy King Pruitt and husband Richie Pruitt of Tangier and Faughn King Blair and fiancé David Gladding, Jr. of Salisbury, MD; grandchildren, Victoria Grace Pruitt of Tangier, and Christian Addison Blair and Grayson Tyler Blair, both of Salisbury; brother, Freddie Lewis Wheatley, Jr. and wife Cindy Smarr Wheatley of Tangier; and several nieces and cousins.

Sandra was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend to her family.

Funeral Services will be held on Sunday, January 19, 2020 at Swain Memorial United Methodist Church at 1 PM. A visitation will be held Saturday evening at the church from 6-8 PM. Pastors Edward Pruitt and Charles "Chuck" Parks will officiate. Interment will follow at Sunnyridge Memorial Park in Crisfield, MD.

There will be boats leaving East Point and Crisfield for the funeral on Sunday.  Capt. Mark Haynie on the Sharon Kaye will be leaving the city dock in Crisfield at 11 AM and Capt. Mark "Mooney" Crockett on the Joyce Marie will be leaving East Point at 10:30 AM. Please contact and make reservations with the boat captains.

In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to Swain Memorial United Methodist Church, Tangier, VA 23440; or Hospice & Palliative Care of the Eastern Shore (HPCES) at https://donatenow.networkforgood.org/riverside

Arrangements are in the care of Bradshaw & Sons Funeral Home. To send condolences to the family, please visit www.bradshawandsonsfuneralhome.com.