Sandra Lee Lipes

Sandra Sandy Blankenbeckler Lipes, of Salem, passed away peacefully at the age of 77 on August 15, 2020. She was born on June 12, 1943 and was preceded in death by her husband, Walter Buddy Martin Lipes, Jr. and her parents, William Bill and Grethel Blankenbeckler. Sandy was a longtime member of the Salem Presbyterian Church in Salem and the Salem Garden Club. She will be remembered for her love of family and friends, her compassionate and inviting personality, and her unwavering strength and faith. Her surviving family includes her son, Walter Wally Martin Lipes, III (Stephanie); daughters, Deborah Lipes White (Carlton Skip) and Julie Lipes Shires (Scott); grandchildren, Brittany Lipes Gurley (Tyler), Ashleigh White Watson (Aaron), Michael White, Morgan Shires, Grace Shires, and Ginny Shires; and a great grandchild, Paisley Gurley. Other surviving relatives include her uncle, George Blankenbeckler of Tucson, AZ; sister-in-law, Judy Lipes Garst (Reid), a host of nieces and nephews; and a special friend and Debbies mother-in-law, Barbara Miller of Roanoke. A special thank you to Sandys caregivers at Salem Terrace and Gentle Shepherd Hospice of Roanoke for your loving and compassionate care. A graveside service will be held on August 22, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. at Sherwood Memorial Park in Salem with the Rev. Janet Chisom officiating. Service Details. Graveside Service When Saturday, August 22nd, 2020 1:00pm Location Sherwood Memorial Park Address 1250 East Main Street Salem, Virginia 24153 Interment When Saturday, August 22nd, 2020 1:00pm Location Sherwood Memorial Park Address 1250 East Main Street Salem, Virginia 24153