Sandra J. Terral

Sandra J. Terral obituary

Sandra J. Terral

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Bethel Baptist Church

724 Harrison Ave, Rockford, IL 61104

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Sandra Terral Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Carl E. Ponds Funeral Home Inc. on Nov. 26, 2025.

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Sandra J. "Sandy" Terral, of Rockford departed this earthly life November 22, 2025. She was born January 6, 1942 in Quincy, IL the daughter of Carlene Gay. Sandra lived in Rockford many years coming from Belvidere, IL. She married Henry Terral February 9, 1973, he preceded her. Sandra was employed by Chrysler Corporation 34 years before retiring. Sandra was a member of Bethel Baptist Church. She graduated from Quincy Senior High School.

Sandra leaves to cherish many loving memories, her son, David Terral; three sisters Patricia (Dwight) Williams, Crystal Baskin and Ilene (Herbert) Green; brother Johnny Ross; a host of other relatives and friends, including god daughter, Arthenia (Rev. Kerry) Newburn; two godsons Devolis and Tim Newburn; special friends, Frances, Norma, Becky and Pete. She was predeceased by her husband Henry Terral Jr; parents; brothers, Timothy and Thomas Ross; and sister Rosiland Ross

Services will be held 11:00 a.m. Monday, December 1, 2025 at Bethel Baptist Church 724 Harrison Ave. Burial in Cedar Bluff Cemetery. Visitation will be held 9:00 a.m. until the time of service.

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Upcoming Events

Dec

1

Visitation

9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Bethel Baptist Church

724 Harrison Ave, Rockford, IL 61104

Send Flowers

Dec

1

Funeral service

11:00 a.m.

Bethel Baptist Church

724 Harrison Ave, Rockford, IL 61104

Send Flowers

Only 5 days left for delivery to next service.