Sandra Elizabeth Rippetoe, 58, of Franklin, passed away, Sunday, July 28, 2019.

Born in Honduras, she was the daughter of Marta Valenzuela of Miami, FL and the late Francisco Jose Centeno. In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her husband, Barry Jordan. Sandy was a member of First Alliance Church where she oversaw the Hispanic ministry and was a member of the mission team that recently went to El Salvador. She was a volunteer at the Burningtown/Iotla Fire Department and was a translator in the court system. Sandy enjoyed studying and reading Christian books.

In addition to her mother, she is survived by her siblings, Blanca Centeno of Franklin, Francisco Jesus Centeno of Franklin, Marta Alfonso of Miami, FL and Joel Centeno of San Diego, CA and a nephew, Jose T. Reyes of Franklin.

A Memorial Service will be held at 5:00 pm Monday, August 5, at First Alliance Church. Rev. Scott Eichelberger will officiate.

Memorial donations can be made to First Alliance Church Missions, 31 Promise Lane, Franklin, NC 28734.

Macon Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.

Condolences can be made to the family at www.maconfuneralhome.com