Sandra Lee West Beatty, loved animals

Sandra “Sandy” Lee West Beatty, 75, of Laurel, passed peacefully after a short illness Friday, Aug. 12, 2022, at her home, which she shared with her sister Lutitia H. West.

Sandra was born Dec. 22, 1946, the daughter of Clifford I. West and Betty R. Joseph.  She graduated valedictorian from Bridgeville High School in 1965.  After graduation she joined the U.S. Army and completed training at Ft. McClellan, Ala., graduating first in her unit. Sandra was assigned to U.S. Army intelligence and stationed at Fort Holabird, Md.  While there, she met the love of her life, James J. Beatty.  Sandy and Jim were married in 1968 and lived in Dundalk, Md.  After retiring, they returned to Delaware and built their home in Sussex County. Married for 40 years and living life to the fullest, Jim and Sandy took numerous cruises to Aruba, Central America and the Caribbean.

She loved animals and was always surrounded by dogs, cats and horses while growing up.  She especially loved horseback riding with her sister, friends, and family.  This love of animals continued until her passing.

Sandy enjoyed doing crossword puzzles and loved old cowboy movies, especially John Wayne films. She was also a huge fan of Elvis Presley, having seen him numerous times in concert.

She was preceded in death by her husband Jim, and her parents.  She is survived by her sister, Lutitia H. West of Laurel; brother, Steven J. West of Georgetown; Dr. Robert Wilson of Georgetown, who was like a brother to her; and cousin, Huey West and his wife Amy of Bridgeville.  She is also survived by her beloved cat Obie, her numerous goats, and heifer cows.

Services were held.

In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations to Brandywine Valley SPCA, 22918 DuPont Blvd., Georgetown, DE  19947.

Arrangements provided by Watson Funeral Home, Millsboro.

Electronic condolences via watsonfh.com.