BELMONT - Sandra passed into the loving arms of her Lord and
Savior Jesus Christ on Tuesday, August 6, 2019. She was able to die at home
with those she loved and surrounded by the beauty of God's creation. Throughout
her 81 years she always generously and lovingly gave of her time and resources
no matter what the task or who the person. She was a true caregiver at home as
a wife, mother, grandmother, and hostess. In her many varied occupations, her
love and true concern for the people she met was evident. Her love for family,
friends, flowers and most importantly God has made her life a blessing to those
she encountered and an example for those who follow her example.
Sandra was born December 5, 1937 in Hornell and graduated
from Belmont Central School at the age of 16.
She is survived by three children, Kevin Hotchkiss of
Belmont, Matthews Hotchkiss of Belmont, and Amy Hotchkiss of Wellsville, four
grandchildren, Courtney Hotchkiss, Amber (Mike) Edmund, Clayton Hotchkiss, and
Rachel (Peter) Mangels, five great grandchildren, five siblings, Karole (Roger)
Baker Freemont, NY, David (Nancy) Mitchell of Gainesville, FL, Paul (Pegg)
Mitchell of Hornell, Dan Mitchell of Gainesville, FL, and Phil (Deb) Mitchell
of Gainesville, FL, a step-sister, Marguerite (William) Plump of Milford, DE,
several nieces and nephews, and very special “family” Sandy Melvin, Jae Simon,
and Nick and Ann Nelson. She was predeceased by her husband, Lloyd M.
Hotchkiss, a son Eric Hotchkiss, and three sisters, Barbara Benjamin, Joyce
Watson, and Doris Doty.
A graveside service was held on Thursday, August 8, 2019 at
Forest Hills Cemetery. Please consider memorial donations to the Philips Creek
Mennonite School, c/o Lester Hess Jr., 2360 CR 22, Andover, NY, 14806. To leave
online condolences, please visit www.embserfuneralhome.com.
