Remembrance

Remembrance

Sandy Arthur

May 4, 1955 – August 24, 2026 · public obituary record

Memorial portrait of Sandy Arthur, cropped from the public obituary photo
Portrait cropped from the funeral home obituary listing.

Sandy Arthur, 71, of Avoca, passed away on Monday, August 24, 2026, at Westview Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation. She was born in Bedford on May 4, 1955, to Maurice L. and Rosemary (Gordon) Graves. She married Robert Arthur; he preceded her in death on October 29, 2013.

She was a graduate of Needmore High School, a homemaker, and previously owned and managed a pet supply company.

Survivors (as listed publicly): Chelsea (Jeremy) Terrell of Avoca; Tyler Younger of Martinsville; grandson Jake (Briana Watterson) Terrell; brother Terry Graves of Bedford; several nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by her parents; husband Robert Arthur; and sisters Shirley Carmichael and Patsy McFadden, per the obituary.

Funeral services were held Thursday, August 27, 2026, at 6:00 PM at Cresthaven Funeral Home with Rev. Jeff Williams officiating. Visitation was the same day from 3:00 PM until service time.

Official obituary at Cresthaven Funeral Home

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