Sondra Kay Thompson, 64, of Indianapolis and formerly of Crawfordsville, passed away Sunday, March 23, 2025, after a brief illness, at Franciscan Health Indianapolis.
She was born June 22, 1960, in Crawfordsville, to Alvin “Dale” and Carolyn (Bruton) Rentchler.
Sondra graduated from Crawfordsville High School, Class of 1978. She was previously married to Steven Thompson Sr. Sondra worked at Hose Elementary kitchen, Walmart Optical and most recently at Banjo. Sondra was a loving caregiver for her mother. She was a kind and loving person, moved by stories of hardships and donated to causes that touch her heart. She deeply cared for people and supported local humanitarian causes. Sondra enjoyed knitting, watching animal shows and caring for her birdfeeders. She loved playing cards and games with family and friends. Her smile and laugh were infectious to those around her. Family was the most important part of Sondra’s life.
Sondra will be missed by her son, Steve Thompson Jr.; brother Alvin “Dale” Rentchler Jr.; sisters, Linda Marshall and Janet (Alan) Clifton; nieces, Jessica and Jo Lynne; nephew Ryan; and extended family.
Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, March 27 at Indian Creek Hill Cemetery, State Road 47 South outside of New Market.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Sondra’s memory to your local animal shelter.
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