Sandra Thomas Curl, 71, passed away peacefully on May 6th, 2014 at her home, surrounded by her family. She was born in Johnston County on December 29th, 1942 to the late Robert Ruffin and Louise Sapp Thomas. She was preceded in death by her brother, Robert Ruffin Thomas, Jr. She is survived by her husband of fifty years, Andrew Benson Curl of Creedmoor, three sons, Andrew Benson, Jr. (Denise) of Lexington, KY, Stephen Thomas (Jennifer) of Mount Pleasant, SC, Ira Wilkins (Julia) of Bahama, NC, three sisters, Linda Thomas Nachnani (Gurbux) of Park Hall, MD, Eve Thomas Harrington of Underhill Center, VT, Betty Thomas Fowlkes of Raleigh, NC, ten grandchildren, Elizabeth, Ethan, Parker of Lexington, KY, Adele, Thomas, Andrew of Mount Pleasant, SC, Samuel, Sarah, Anna and Daniel of Bahama, NC.

Sandra was a gracious and faithful servant of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. A devoted and loving wife, mother and grandmother, she was an amazing cook, loved her needlework, an avid reader, loved working in her gardens, she had a passion to serve others. Always with a quick smile and caring word, Sandra had a way of making all she met feel special. She will be missed tremendously by all who knew and loved her.

A memorial service will be held at Olive Grove Baptist Church on May 10th, 2014 at 2:00 P.M. by Rev. Jonathan Barbee and Rev. Jack Hollowell, 3024 Olive Grove Baptist Church Road, Creedmoor, NC 27522. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Olive Grove Baptist Church of the charity of your choice.