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Sondra Anderson Obituary

Sondra (Soni) Anderson
March 5, 1943 - July 2, 2022
Granville, Ohio - Sondra Sue Martin Anderson (Soni), 79, passed away with her loving family by her side on Saturday, July 2, 2022. She was at her new home adjacent to her daughter and son-in-law in Granville, Ohio.
Born in Ann Arbor, Michigan on March 5, 1943, she was the only daughter of Charlie and Gretchen Martin. She met the love of her life, Richard Carl Anderson (Carl) when she was just 8 years old. Once married, she followed Carl through his naval career to a variety of locations including Newfoundland.
Soni and Carl returned to Ann Arbor and started a family. Daughter, Lisa was born in December 1965 and daughter, Kristi was born in July 1968.
In 1973, they moved to Bradenton, Florida where they were successful small business owners. Carl & Soni opened Anderson Mowers in Bradenton. Soni was a co-owner of Flowers by Don and later owned the dress shop Classy Rags with her daughter, Kristi.
Soni and Carl retired to the mountains of Lakemont, Georgia in 1997. They are members of Flat Creek Baptist Church where Soni also served as the Church's treasurer and was a beloved children's Sunday School teacher. They moved to Granville, Ohio in 2021 to be closer to family. In the last days of her life, Soni met her first great-grandchild and celebrated 60 years of marriage to the love of her life; Carl.
Soni is survived by her husband, Carl; daughters; Lisa Anderson Willson (Frank), Kristi Anderson Binkley (Steve); granddaughters; Loren Willson Hinz (Cory), Grayson Callaway Willson, Carly Elise Willson; grandsons; Connor Michael Binkley (Katie), Griffin Matthew Binkley; and great-grandson, Harrison Calloway Hinz.
The family will be announcing plans for a small Memorial Service in Lakemont in the coming months.
Reflecting Soni's dedication to her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, the family kindly asks that in lieu of flowers, donations in Soni's honor could be mailed to Flat Creek Baptist Church, 1433 Low Gap Road, Lakemont, GA 30552. Attn: Kathy Watts. Please include a note that the donation is in memory of Soni Anderson.

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Published by & from Jul. 13 to Jul. 16, 2022.

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neoma a robinson

July 22, 2022

I just learned of Soni's death. I am shocked and saddened. My condolences to you all. She was a great person and friend.I have many happy childhood memories on Franklin Blvd.in Ann Arbor, MI.

Brenda Ogle

July 16, 2022

My heart sinks. So many wonderful memories. She was a wonderful and elegant lady. I will carry the memories.

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