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Sonda Hawley Obituary

Sonda Hawley died peacefully at home, surrounded by family, on August 10, 2025. She was a devoted member of her community and a pillar of her family. She leaves behind a legacy of generosity, kindness, compassion, and guiding wisdom that touched the lives of countless friends, family, and strangers.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Phillip Sr. in 2011, as well as her parents Marvin Garner and Neva Moore.
She is survived by her beloved son, Phillip Jr. (PJ) and his family: wife Jessica, and daughters Jillian and Pippa. She is also survived her siblings Marva Helms, Andrew Garner, and Marilee LeVasseur, many nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews.
Her life will be celebrated on August 23rd at Walker Funeral Home in Winchester, Indiana. Calling hours will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Services will begin at 1 p.m., followed by a short graveside service to be held at Fountain Park Cemetery, also in Winchester, Indiana.
Please plant flowers or trees in Sonda's memory instead of sending flowers. Letters of condolences may be sent to her family through Walker Funeral Home.
Walker Funeral Home in Winchester, Indiana is entrusted with the arrangements. Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.walkerswinchester.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Winchester News-Gazette from Aug. 13 to Aug. 24, 2025.

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23

Calling hours

11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Walker Funeral Home (Winchester, Indiana)

Winchester, Indiana

Aug

23

Funeral service

1:00 p.m.

Walker Funeral Home (Winchester, Indiana)

Winchester, Indiana

Aug

23

Graveside service

Fountain Park Cemetery (Winchester, Indiana)

Winchester, Indiana

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Walker Funeral Home

248 E South St, Winchester, IN 47394

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Pamela Hawley Shoemaker

August 18, 2025

I am so sorry to hear the passing of sonda. Please accept my congruences and deep sympathy for comfort and healing during this hard time.
Prayers and hugs, Pamela Hawley Shoemaker .

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