Sandra "Sandiy" Hinton

Sandra “Sandiy” D. Hinton, 79, of Phenix City, AL, entered her heavenly home on October 12, 2025. A visitation will be held on Sunday, October19, 2025, at Vance Brooks Funeral Home, 3738 Hwy 431 N., Phenix City, AL, 36867 from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm (EST). A funeral service will be held the following day, Monday, October 20, 2025, at Vance Brooks Funeral Home beginning at 12:00 pm EST officiated by Rev. Marvin Minton, followed by internment featuring military honors at Fort Mitchell National Cemetery.

Sandiy Hinton was born on July 6, 1946, in Columbus, GA, to the late John Hamilton Dukes and Peggy Eloise Dukes. After high school, she obtained her business degree and joined the United States Marine Corps. Sandiy had a deep fondness for the Marine Corps and was very patriotic. She later worked as a Finance Manager until retirement. Sandy was a member of Crawford Road Baptist Church in Phenix City, AL, and loved to serve and worship her Lord and Savior. Sandiy often volunteered for the Baptist Children’s Home to give back to her community. She always looked forward to her next trip with her sister. They often traveled to see landmarks and beautiful scenery with one of her favorite trips to Alaska. Sandiy had a special bond with her sister, who she said was her best gift. Born on the same day as her at the age of 7, Sandiy took care of her like she was her own. Sandiy loved to cook as was well known for her spaghetti, meatloaf, dressing, and especially her fluff. She adored her dog, Cutie, and spent a significant amount of time with her. She was a sweet, loving, and caring woman, and was widely known to be strong, brave, hard-headed, and funny. Sandiy also loved Alabama Football! She adopted her grandson, Preston, and raised him as her own. Family was what Sandiy cherished the most. She will be deeply missed by those who knew and loved her.

Sandiy Hinton is preceded in death by her parents, husband, Preston Henry Hinton; and brother, John “Johnny” Hamilton Dukes, Jr.

Sandiy is survived by her children, Prestina Elaine Hinton and Preston Touart; sister, Sharlene Casteel; brother, Earnest Dukes (Beverly); nieces and nephews, Vickiy Sheely (Shawn), Robert Casteel, and Jeremiah Casteel; a great nephew, Alexander Casteel, and two great nieces, Abigayle Sheely, and Alia Casteel.