MECHANICSVILLE — Sandra Vaughan Close, 77, passed away on Dec. 31, 2016, at The Hermitage in Richmond.

Sandra was a native of Courtland, Virginia, and was a daughter of the late Emmett Russell “Brick” and Janie Laine Vaughan.
She was a 1956 graduate of Southampton High School and attended Westhampton College.
She was a member of Shady Grove United Methodist Church in Mechanicsville.
Left to cherish her memory are her husband of 51 years, George Jordan Lane Close; one daughter, Tracey Close Pulliam and her husband, T.W., of Richmond; one son, George Ashley Close of Mechanicsville; three grandchildren, Sydney Pulliam, Trent Pulliam and Bella Close.
The graveside will be conducted at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2017, at Riverside Cemetery in Courtland, with the Rev. Andrew Book officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 4600 Cox Road, Suite 130, Glen Allen, VA 23060.
Wright Funeral Home, Franklin, has charge of arrangements.
www.wrightfuneralhome.org.