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Sondra McDaniel

May 24, 1940 ~ May 19, 2023

Born in: Cass County, Texas
Resided in: Hughes Springs, Texas

Funeral services for Mrs. Sondra McDaniel, 82, of Hughes Springs, will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, May 27, 2023 at Hughes Springs Missionary Baptist Church.  Burial to follow at Harris Chapel Cemetery, under the direction of Reeder-Davis Funeral Home of Hughes Springs.  There will be a time of visitation from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m. Friday evening at Hughes Springs Missionary Baptist Church.

Sondra was born on May 24, 1940 in Cass County, Texas and passed away May 19, 2023 at her home in Hughes Springs with her baby boy, Marty, by her side. She was one of nine children born to Mallis and Lila Williams. Sondra had her first son, Bobby Lynn McDaniel, on July 19, 1957. She later married her husband of 51 years, Joel McDaniel, on February 25, 1961. They had their second son, Marty Joe McDaniel, on January 22, 1963. Sondra worked at the city café, the school cafeteria, Neal Leeves Drugs, and her last job, of 39 years, at the Frozen Food Center or as some know it, the Locker Plant. She was known as Mama, Nana, Gran, and Aunt Sondra. Sondra was the “anchor or glue” that held her family together. She was one of the oldest members of Hughes Springs Missionary Baptist Church. Sondra loved the Lord and her church family; she was very active in Sunday services and Wednesday night services. She made sure that her family went to church and knew the Lord.

Sondra was best known for her banana pudding, pecan pies, and Sunday dinners after church. All family events were held at Sondra’s. Her favorite sayings were, “Hi Precious,” “Hi Darling,” and “Thanks a million.”

Sondra was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Joel McDaniel; son, Bobby McDaniel; three brothers and four sisters.

She is survived by her son, Marty McDaniel of Hughes Springs, Texas; one sister, Lanelle Simmons of Hughes Springs, Texas; grandchildren, Ashley McDaniel of Avinger, Texas, Kimberly Mefford and husband Casey of Hughes Springs, Texas, Jessica Escobar and husband Angel of Mt. Pleasant, Texas; nine great-grandchildren, Andrea, Ronnie, Hunter, Johnny, Bella, Conner, Angel, McKinley and a new blessing on the way; and numerous nieces, and nephews.

Services

Visitation: May 26, 2023 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Hughes Springs Missionary Baptist Church
305 North Pecan St
Hughes Springs, TX 75656


Funeral Ceremony: May 27, 2023 11:00 am

Hughes Springs Missionary Baptist Church
305 North Pecan St
Hughes Springs, TX 75656


Cemetery: May 27, 2023 12:00 am

Harris Chapel Cemetery
3405 FM 161 South
Lone Star, TX, TX


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  1. Candle 1Prayers for the family. We hated hearing about her passing but know that she’s in a great place. God put her here to be a great mom and grandmomma to so many she was and is very loved. We loved how sweet she is and took us in like family first time meeting her and was all about the baby’s for sure. Love who she was and is.

  2. Candle 2I knew this day would come. It hurts still the same! She would spoil me and I always knew she loved me….she showed me and told me in so many ways. I am glad you are walking the streets of gold , whole again, and free of pain and turmoil! Happy you are seeing your son again. I’m sure he and Joel and many others were there to greet you. I love you always! Marty, you and family are in my thoughts and prayers. God Speed.

  3. Candle 2I know it’s been said many times and will continue to be said, but only because it’s so true….such a very sweet, loving Lady. She will always hold a special place in this girl’s heart as I was always “My Mary” to her 💞

  4. She was truly one of the sweetest ladies I ever had the pleasure to know. Always had a kind word and a smile. Always. Prayers for the family at this difficult time .

  5. No sweeter, kinder more gentle soul walked the face of this earth. Always the whisper of “how are you doing; it’s so good to see you.”

  6. So very sorry for your loss. She will be remembered always as a very sweet Lady. Praying for yall.

    • I really love mrs, Sondra. She was a great lady and good friend. She will be missed. Danny carroll

  7. Sondra was the sweetest person I ever met. When I would see her she would always say “Hello Precious”! But she was the Precious One! I’m so glad I knew her. Peace be with her family.💟

  8. Candle 2I am so sorry. Sondra was one of the most precious sweetest women I know. All of you are in my thoughts and prayers.

  9. What a wonderful lady, a tremendous witness for the Lord, and the most gentle person you’d ever meet. Everytime she saw me, my name was “Precious”. I know she’s kicking up her heels meeting all of her loved ones who had gone before. I’m sure Christ welcomed her with “well done, Sister.” I know in my heart she and my mother Zelma and my grandmother, Maybell, are happy and pain-free and joyoubsly waiting for the time we’ll all be Home together.

  10. What a wonderful and kind human being Sondra truly was. My God bless the family with many good and loving memories. With love, Betsy & Lyle Schindler


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