Sondra Hammack

Sondra Todhunter Long Hammack

Sondra Todhunter Long Hammack, age 88, died on April 21st, 2024 surrounded by the love of her family.

Sondra was born on May 2nd, 1935 in St. Louis, Missouri. Her travels early in life led her to California, where she met the love of her life, David Warren Hammack. The two were married in Los Gatos, CA on March 7th, 1953, and were fortunate to celebrate their 71st wedding anniversary in March 2024. After their marriage, the pair began to create their family, which would ultimately consist of three daughters and two sons. The family came to reside in Corrales, NM. With the help of their children, David and Sondra constructed an exceptionally warm and beautiful home for themselves, which Sondra would reside in until her death.

After successfully raising her children, Sondra's travels took her to many exciting destinations across the globe. She was well-spoken, well-read, and intelligent, and she achieved a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics and Political Science from UNM.

Sondra was known for her compassionate nature. Her nurturing, genuinely tender, and notably kind presence filled any room she occupied. She was an outstanding mother, wife, and friend. Sondra was always happy to share her time and great stories with her loved ones. She listened attentively to everyone she spoke to with sincere care and interest. Sondra enjoyed walks throughout The Bosque and many different mountains across the country. She was a remarkably talented artist and weaver. She was a lover of birds, opera, flowers, music, nature and all of its creatures, friends, family, and art. Her wonderfully creative and thoughtful soul will be missed by those fortunate enough to have known her.

Sondra is survived by her husband, five children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, all of whom took great comfort in her affectionate and warm company.