Sondra Jo Lankford, 73, a life-time resident of Waco, passed away Tuesday, February 15, 2011 at a local nursing center. Graveside services will be 1PM Saturday, February 19th at Oakwood Cemetery with Chaplain Irenka Vlajnic officiating. No visitation is scheduled. Thoughts and memories may be shared in the online Guest Book at www.LakeShoreFuneralHome.com.
Sondra was born in Waco on May 19, 1937 to J.C. and Amy (Hyden) Lankford. She was a very caring woman, and was a retired nursing home administrator who devoted her life to helping others. Sondra loved wood working and her many beautiful projects will be remembered for their fine, intricate details. She also was fascinated with genealogy, and she spent countless hours researching her heritage and preparing informative accounts of the family tree to share with others.
She was preceded in death by her parents; and brother, James C. (Buddy) Lankford, Jr.
Survivors include her niece, Bridgette Cleveland; great nephews, Matthew and Lucas; sister-in-law, Sandy Lankford; cousins, James A. Watts and Glenda Kroll; very special friend, Lou Nell Harkey; and her dog, Sassy.
A special thanks to all the wonderful staff at St. Catherine
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RIP Sondra. you will be greatly missed
We loved her and will miss her very much.
Your all in our heart’s and prayers.
Sondra was one of the sweetest cousins that I had. She would do anything in the world for you if she could. She was such a loving and caring person. She could make you feel good even when you didn’t feel it. Her personality was one of her God given traits and she used it to the enjoyment of all around her. She was a joy to all who knew her. Nell thank you for caring for her all these years and we love you. God Bless you.
Aunt Nell,
Sondra was really speical and sweet lady. She will be greatly missed.
We love you,
Joni, Randy, Isiah, Clhoe & Randon
What a special lady Sondra was to all who knew her. Her smile could light a room a mile away. You loved her from the minute you met her. We will all miss her but know God had other plans for her and now she is resting in His arms. May God bless you. Nell are such a special caregiver and friend and we pray God will give you the strength to get through this difficult time.
Sending my deepest sympathy to Sondra’s family. I will always remember Sondra as a wonderful and caring person. Whatever she was doing, she did it with great passion and dedication.
Dear Sondra , I thank you from the bottom of my heart for making such a huge impact in my life, I find peace in knowing you are in Gods loving arms. You are such a blessing not only to me but all that had the pleasure of knowing & loving you.
Dear Sondra , I thank you from the bottom of my heart for making such a huge impact in my life, I find peace in knowing you are in Gods loving arms. You are such a blessing not only to me but all that had the pleasure of knowing & loving you.
Your loss is our loss.
May Heaven be as beautiful as you thought it to be.
Roger and Julie Maynard
We will surely miss Sondra’s smile and energy at our annual Calhoun family reunion. But we will never forget her in our hearts.
Nell,
Mother and I are glad that we got to meet Sondra. She was always so happy and cheerful–it just made you feel good to be around her. You took good care of her and now she will be your guardian angel in heaven.
Take Care & our love to you,
Ronnie & Family & Lucille
Although I never met Sondra Jo in person, I came to know her through our love for the Lankford family genealogy. She loved to share her family history and was so kind to include me as an extended "family member.’I will miss her emails and her thoughtfulness. May she rejoice in reuniting with her beloved Mother, Father and her brother Buddy.
GOD bless those left to morn her passing, especially her dear special friend, Lou Nell and her beloved dog, Sassy
Sadly, Sondra and I never actually met in person. We became online friends because we were both researching the genealogy of our families and we remained in touch for years. Sondra sent me pictures and information on her branch of the Lankford/Langford family, and bits of information she found interesting.I will miss her very much.