Sandra Suezette Mendenhall

Sandra Suezzette "Punkin" Mendenhall, 22, Church Hill, TN, died unexpectedly at her home Sunday evening August 16, 2009.

Born in Kingsport, she had resided in Church Hill most of her life and was a graduate of Volunteer High School.

She was a former employee of Kentucky Fried Chicken on Lynn Garden Drive.

Her mother, Sherry Mendenhall, much loved Mamaw Essie Langrel, Mamaw and Papaw Myrtle and Guy Mendenhall Sr., and an uncle, James Robert Mendenhall preceded her in death.

Surviving are her beloved boyfriend and father of James and Zoey, Josh Skeens; daughter, Zoey Skeens, sons, Dylan Mendenhall, and James Skeens, all of the home; father, Guy H. Mendenhall Jr., and stepmother, Vanessa, Church Hill, TN; special stepsister, Tammy Woods, Kingsport, TN; brother, Kenny M. Mendenhall, Church Hill, TN; very much loved Papa, Jim Langrel, Fall Branch, TN; several aunts, uncles, cousins, and a very close friend, Hope Lane.

Calling hours are 6-8:00 p.m. Thursday at Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Homes, Kingsport and friends may also call at 3509 Reservoir Road, Kingsport, TN, or 149 Holston Avenue, Church Hill.

Services will be conducted at 8:00 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home with Rev. J.C. "Jake" Riner officiating.

Graveside services will be 11:00 a.m. Friday at Depew's Chapel Church Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be family members and friends.