Sandra Berning Douglas, 76, formerly of Amsterdam, NY and Fort Johnson, NY passed away on Monday, November 18, 2019 at Carolina Caring of Sherrills Ford with her loving family at her side.
She was born October 10, 1943 in Amsterdam, NY to the late Roy and Doris Van Dyke Berning.
Sandy graduated from the former Wilber H. Lynch High School in Amsterdam. She worked at various locations in Amsterdam, including Amsterdam High School and The Present Company. Sandra formed deep friendships with many of her co-workers.
She moved to Florida following the passing of her husband. While there, she volunteered at a local animal shelter where her love for animals became her passion. Sandy fostered and saved hundreds of animals and loved every minute of it.
When her health declined, she moved to Maiden, NC to be closer to her family. While there, she enjoyed spending quality time with her family and being in NASCAR country. Sandy loved the view from her living room picture window where she could take in her beloved mountain view and the various wildlife that made her yard their home.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 28 years, Bernard “Tom” Douglas; brother, Bill Berning; three best friends, Jackie Rembert, Ruth Arnold, and Nancy Salmon and three of her fur babies
Those left to cherish her memory are;
Son: Bruce Douglas and wife Michele of Concord
Daughter: Melissa Chester and husband Kenny of Denver
Brother: John Berning and wife of Eva of Marion
Various nephews, nieces, cousins and others who loved her.
At her request, there will be no service.
Source Citation: Bennett Funeral Service of Conover
She was born October 10, 1943 in Amsterdam, NY to the late Roy and Doris Van Dyke Berning.
Sandy graduated from the former Wilber H. Lynch High School in Amsterdam. She worked at various locations in Amsterdam, including Amsterdam High School and The Present Company. Sandra formed deep friendships with many of her co-workers.
She moved to Florida following the passing of her husband. While there, she volunteered at a local animal shelter where her love for animals became her passion. Sandy fostered and saved hundreds of animals and loved every minute of it.
When her health declined, she moved to Maiden, NC to be closer to her family. While there, she enjoyed spending quality time with her family and being in NASCAR country. Sandy loved the view from her living room picture window where she could take in her beloved mountain view and the various wildlife that made her yard their home.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 28 years, Bernard “Tom” Douglas; brother, Bill Berning; three best friends, Jackie Rembert, Ruth Arnold, and Nancy Salmon and three of her fur babies
Those left to cherish her memory are;
Son: Bruce Douglas and wife Michele of Concord
Daughter: Melissa Chester and husband Kenny of Denver
Brother: John Berning and wife of Eva of Marion
Various nephews, nieces, cousins and others who loved her.
At her request, there will be no service.
Source Citation: Bennett Funeral Service of Conover
Sandra Berning Douglas, 76, formerly of Amsterdam, NY and Fort Johnson, NY passed away on Monday, November 18, 2019 at Carolina Caring of Sherrills Ford with her loving family at her side.
She was born October 10, 1943 in Amsterdam, NY to the late Roy and Doris Van Dyke Berning.
Sandy graduated from the former Wilber H. Lynch High School in Amsterdam. She worked at various locations in Amsterdam, including Amsterdam High School and The Present Company. Sandra formed deep friendships with many of her co-workers.
She moved to Florida following the passing of her husband. While there, she volunteered at a local animal shelter where her love for animals became her passion. Sandy fostered and saved hundreds of animals and loved every minute of it.
When her health declined, she moved to Maiden, NC to be closer to her family. While there, she enjoyed spending quality time with her family and being in NASCAR country. Sandy loved the view from her living room picture window where she could take in her beloved mountain view and the various wildlife that made her yard their home.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 28 years, Bernard “Tom” Douglas; brother, Bill Berning; three best friends, Jackie Rembert, Ruth Arnold, and Nancy Salmon and three of her fur babies
Those left to cherish her memory are;
Son: Bruce Douglas and wife Michele of Concord
Daughter: Melissa Chester and husband Kenny of Denver
Brother: John Berning and wife of Eva of Marion
Various nephews, nieces, cousins and others who loved her.
At her request, there will be no service.
Source Citation: Bennett Funeral Service of Conover
She was born October 10, 1943 in Amsterdam, NY to the late Roy and Doris Van Dyke Berning.
Sandy graduated from the former Wilber H. Lynch High School in Amsterdam. She worked at various locations in Amsterdam, including Amsterdam High School and The Present Company. Sandra formed deep friendships with many of her co-workers.
She moved to Florida following the passing of her husband. While there, she volunteered at a local animal shelter where her love for animals became her passion. Sandy fostered and saved hundreds of animals and loved every minute of it.
When her health declined, she moved to Maiden, NC to be closer to her family. While there, she enjoyed spending quality time with her family and being in NASCAR country. Sandy loved the view from her living room picture window where she could take in her beloved mountain view and the various wildlife that made her yard their home.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 28 years, Bernard “Tom” Douglas; brother, Bill Berning; three best friends, Jackie Rembert, Ruth Arnold, and Nancy Salmon and three of her fur babies
Those left to cherish her memory are;
Son: Bruce Douglas and wife Michele of Concord
Daughter: Melissa Chester and husband Kenny of Denver
Brother: John Berning and wife of Eva of Marion
Various nephews, nieces, cousins and others who loved her.
At her request, there will be no service.
Source Citation: Bennett Funeral Service of Conover
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