Sandra Ketchum Strader Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Sandra Ketchum Strader (Danville, Virginia), who passed away on March 24, 2026, at the age of 76, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Pauline Juanita Gauldin Ketchum and Bud Nyle Ketchum; and her siblings, Burl Nyle Ketchum, Paul Michael Ketchum and Kathleen Ann Ketchum.
She is survived by: her husband Larry David Strader; her children, Laurie Ann Strader Merricks of Dry Fork, VA and David "Scott" Strader of Hurt, VA; her sister Diane K. Dudley (Jerry C. Dudley); her grandchildren, Jonathan Edward Merricks (Kelly), Jacob Thomas Merricks and Lindsay Alexandra Strader; and her great grandchild Micah William Merricks. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
The family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorial donations be made to Danville/Pittsylvania County Cancer Association at 223 Riverview Drive, Suite J., Danville, VA 24541 or Mt. Hermon Fire and Rescue, 4268 Franklin Turnpike, Danville, VA 24540.
