Mrs Wendy Sankey

Sankey W- Front photo.jpegIt is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Wendy Sankey, on Sunday 9th November 2025, aged 89, in Warwick Hospital.

Dearly beloved wife of Piers Sankey and sister of Judy Wiseman, she will be greatly missed.

A service of thanksgiving will be held at The Church of St. Chad's, Bishops Tachbrook, on Thursday 4th December at 12 o'clock.

Instead of flowers, donations in her memory are to be divided between 'St Chad's Church, Bishops Tachbrook' and 'The Salvation Army'. All donations will be greatly appreciated and should either be left in the retiring collection or made via the 'Donate' button below where you generosity may be further enhanced by Gift Aid.

Enquiries care of R. Locke & Son, Wellesbourne, (01789) 840 744.

Total collected to date: £190.00

Charity details

The Salvation Army

The Salvation Army is a worldwide Christian church and registered charity, which has been fighting against social inequality and transforming lives for over 150 years.

The Salvation Army expresses its faith through charitable action by working at the heart of communities across the UK and the Republic of Ireland. We have 650 churches and community centres where we offer friendship, practical help and support to some of the most disadvantaged people in our communities.

Motivated by our Christian faith we offer practical support and services to all who need them, regardless of ethnicity, religion, gender or sexual orientation. Our work includes:

  • Homelessness

  • Modern slavery

  • Poverty

  • Addiction

  • Campaigning and social policy

  • Older people

  • Community - debt advice, unemployment, isolation

Your support allows us to respond to the people who need us most. Across the UK and the Republic of Ireland, we:

  • Provide over 3,000 places every night in 82 lifehouses

  • Supported over 13,000 people through our Employment service

  • Supported over 11,000 victims referred to our modern slavery services

The United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland is part of the wider international Salvation Army, which changes lives in 131 countries around the world.

Registered Number 214779

http://www.salvationarmy.org.uk

St. Chad’s, Bishops Tachbrook PCC

The Church is called “St Chad’s” after Bishop Chad, an important figure from the 7th Century. He was a bishop of the Mercians with a “see” at Lichfield.

The building has its roots deep in history, parts of which go back to the 12th Century. The old font is probably earlier, possibly Saxon. The aisle and tower were added in the late 14th and early 15th Century. The Victorians rebuilt parts of the chancel.

Two of the beautiful stained glass windows are of special interest. The main east window depicting the resurrection is in memory of Charles Kingsley (the widow lived in Tachbrook Mallory), the 19th century novelist who wrote “The Water Babies”. The east window in the north aisle dates from 1863 and is an early work of William Morris.

Service details

Church Service

04 December, 2025 12:00

St. Chad's Church

Bishops Tachbrook

Messages of condolence

In loving memory of Wendy.

Mrs Betty Beauchamp

Cash donations received at the Funeral Service.

Anonymous .

Dear Piers. We were so deeply sorry to hear of Wendy’s passing. Although we are far away our thoughts are with you at this devastating time. With affection Tony and Jennie

Mrs Jennifer Sandra Luca