HUDSON FALLS – Sandy (Pincheon) Priest, 81, of Hudson Falls, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, April 20, 2021.
Born on January 9, 1940 in Glens Falls, she was the daughter of the late Carl and Charlotte Pincheon.
Sandy lived her entire life in Hudson Falls and spent many of those years, caring for her parents, until their passing.
She was employed at the Troy Shirt Factory and also at Bubbles & Sun.
Sandy loved watching NASCAR, especially her favorite driver, Dale Earnhardt, Jr. She also was an avid reader and loved the challenge of Word Search Puzzles. Sandy was talented at embroidery and took great pride in giving them away as gifts. She enjoyed tapping her foot to country music and watching old TV shows.
Sandy will be dearly missed by her neighbors, close friends and family. The family wishes to thank Dr. Ann Evans for the care, compassion and kindness given to Sandy and her family.
Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her sister, Barbara Chadwick.
Those left to miss Sandy include her son, Tim Priest and Louise Nason of Kingsbury and grandson, Tony Priest. Also, she is survived by her son, Kevin and his wife, Cindy Priest of Niskayuna and grandson, Will Priest and granddaughter, Alex Priest. She will be missed by her daughter, Wendy Meccariello of Scotia and granddaughter, Allison (Joseph) Sisson and grandson, Vincent Meccariello, and two great granddaughters, Ava and Charlotte Sisson. She is also survived by her daughter, Laurie Brizzell of Loudonville and grandson, Zachary Brizzell; and several nieces and nephews.
Sandy requested that services will be private and for immediate family only. Those that attend the services, are required to wear face masks and maintain social distance.
Arrangements are under the care of the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to SPCA of Upstate NY, 588 Queensbury Ave., Queensbury, NY 12804.
My condolences to the entire family.
My thoughts and prayers are with all the Priest children and their families. May your memories quickly turn your sadness into smiles as you remember Sandy and what she meant to you all.