Sandy Tillett Basnight, 59, wife of Senate leader Marc Basnight of Manteo, died Sunday night after a long illness.
Basnight took a leave of absence from the Senate last week to be with his wife while she was being treated in Chapel Hill, Lynn Bonner reports.
Though married to one of the most powerful politicians in the state, Sandy Basnight maintained a low profile. She ran the Lone Cedar Cafe, their restaurant on the Outer Banks.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by two daughters, Vicki and Caroline.
Services will be held on Wednesday, June 13 in Wanchese, N.C. Further details are pending.
Donations may be made in Sandy Basnight's name to Bethany United Methodist Church, 101 Old Wharf Road, Wanchese, NC, 27981.
Notes and cards to Senator Basnight and his family may be sent to 2007 Legislative Building, Raleigh, N.C., 27601.
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Re: Sandy Basnight
Sandy Basnight was one "fine Lady", a Tar Heel from Manteo to Murphy and loved the Heels also. Like her Husband she loved the Waters around Manteo and respected what the good Lord had put there.. She was the True "Team Player" not only with Her Friend and Partner Marc but Her Daughters who were The Apples in her eyes... And the People of the area and Her Employees she had the up most Love and Respect for...At work she was not the bose but "The Team Player". She carried the words from The Bible right up front in life, " let Your Light so shine that Others mr follow"... And her workers and family knew that.. We all lost something in the lose of this Lady, a good Clam digger and after all anyone that loves animals like she did can not be all bad... A great Soul Mate.
Tony Seamon
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