Sandy was born in Plattsburgh, May 11, 1952, to the late Desmond and Gracelyn (Whyman) Kayea. As an infant the family moved to Wassaic, NY where she grew up; graduating from Webutuck Central School in 1970. Sandy then attended Austin Beauty School in Albany and for a time had her own beauty shop until allergies forced her to find other work. Over the years, Sandy worked for Wassaic Developmental Center, Dutchess County ARC, Barlows Ayrshires and Hart Apple Farm. Her greatest job was that of Mom.
Sandy married the love of her life, Jesse Barlow, May 15, 1971 in Amenia, NY. Together they raised four children; Rebecca (Dean) Reed, Jason Barlow, Adrienne Smith and Meredith (Michael) McCarthy. Along with her husband and children, she is survived by a sister, Cheryl (Bob) Bergfels; brother, Desmond (Bridgette) Kayea; and 11 grandchildren, Zachary, Catelyn, Aubrie, Caleb, Rylee, Paige, Teagan, Leonard, Frederick, Jesse, and Emily; as well as many beloved nieces and nephews and extended family members.
Relatives and friends may call Tuesday, May 30, 2017, from 4 to 5 PM at the Hamilton Funeral Home, 294 Mannix Road, Peru. A funeral service will follow at 5 PM in the Hamilton Funeral Home Chapel. Donations in memory of Sandy may be made to the Hospice of the North Country, 358 Tom Miller Road, Plattsburgh, NY, 12901 or online at hospicenc.org
Arrangements are in the care of the Hamilton Funeral Home, 294 Mannix Road, Peru, 643-9055.
