Sandy quietly passed away on July 19, 2025. After a long battle with cancer.

She was born in Altoona, PA to the late Robert Lynn Clodgu and Anna May Love Clodgu.

For 30+ years Sandy worked as an Assoc. Insurance agent and notary public. She was a founding member of the Virginia Association of Notaries. Sandra Ames was a Notary Public in Pennsylvania for 24 years. In addition to general notarizations, Sandy was a seasoned certified Notary Signing Agent – completing well over 500 closings and an official agent for PennDOTs Department of Motor Vehicles. Having been a member of the Pennsylvania Association of Notaries (PAN) throughout her tenure as a Notary, she gained an appreciation for the Associations' support, assistance and benefits. Sandy became a Virginia Notary in 2018. In 2022, she lent her experience with PAN to heading the group of Virginia Notaries creating the Virginia Association of Notaries.

Sandy was secretary of the 7Mts. Young American Bowlers Association for many years. Bright & early every Saturday morning she would oversee 40-60 youth bowlers. Coaching & cheering them on! Over the years most of them referred to her as there "Bowling Mom" Now as adults she still keeps in touch with most of them.

Sandy is survived by her loving husband of 48 years, Robert Scott Ames; sons, Christopher Michael Ames (Deanna Nevling), and Robert Lynn Ames (Pamala); and grandchildren, Cooper, Alexis, and Michaela. Also surviving is her sister, Robin Clodgu; niece, Michelle; and nephew, Kevin.

Sandy (Nana) enjoyed cheering her grandkids on from the sidelines of the baseball, softball fields & basketball courts and slipping them fruit snacks when their parents weren't looking.

Funeral services are pending in Pennsylvania at a later date. Memorials may be sent to the American Cancer Society. Condolence may be registered online at www.parrfuneralhome.com.