Sandra Clair Washburn, 70, of Franklin went to be with her Lord and Savior on Oct. 18, 2026, at the Pendleton Manor in Franklin.
She was born on July 20, 1956, in Canton, Ohio, the daughter of the late Edward Lee and Margaret J. (Newcomb) Washburn.
Ms. Washburn will be remembered as a loving and caring woman with a big heart. Those who knew her experienced the kindness and warmth she carried throughout her life. Her faith was central to who she was, and having Jesus as her personal Lord and Savior all of her life was among the accomplishments she held most dear.
A 1977 graduate of Franklin High School, she took pride in her education and in the milestones that shaped her life. Graduating from high school was one of the achievements she treasured, reflecting both perseverance and personal pride.
She was a member of Living Faith Church in Franklin and a resident of the Pendleton Manor for several years.
She leaves behind to cherish her memory a sister, Mary M. Warner of Harrisonburg, Virginia; a niece, Vicki Warner of Charlottesville, Virginia; and many cousins and friends that she dearly loved.
Her family will receive friends from noon to 2 p.m. today at the Basagic Funeral Home in Franklin. Funeral services will follow in the funeral home chapel with Pastor Stephen Teter officiating. Interment will be in Blue Grass Cemetery at Blue Grass, Virginia.
Memorials may be made to Pendleton Senior and Family Services, Gideons International, or Living Faith Church.
Memories and words of comfort may be left at www.basagic.com or on Facebook at Basagic Funeral Home.
