Sandra Donald

Sandra Mae Donald, 79, of Asheboro, passed away Sunday, October 22, 2023, at Moses Cone Hospital in Greensboro, NC surrounded by her loving husband and family.

Sandra was the daughter of the late Lloyd Austin and Mary Frances Shaw and a graduate of Junius H. Rose High School in Greenville, North Carolina. She worked with her husband as a business partner and co-owner of Ace Hardware stores in Eastern North Carolina.

She is survived by her husband, Howard Ashby Donald, III; three children, Martica Craven and husband Jay, L.A. Donald, Tim Donald and wife Rhonda, seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

Sandra was a loyal volunteer at Randolph Health. She enjoyed arranging flowers, crafting, painting and knitting. She was an excellent cook, gracious host and loved spending time with her family.

A memorial service will be conducted Saturday, November 4, 2023 at 2:00 PM at Ridge Funeral Home Chapel.

The family will receive friends from 1:00 - 2:00 PM at Ridge Funeral Home prior to the service.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Randolph Health Volunteer Fund, Jill Cofer, PO Box 1084. Asheboro, NC 27204-1048.

The family of Sandra would like to extend their sincere thanks to Dr. Caroline Prochnau and Dr. Rakesh Alva for their excellent care over the years.