Sandra Hunter's journey began on September 26, 1951, as the first of five siblings born to the late J.C. Ashworth and Margie Mae Smith Ashworth in Merryville, Louisiana. She passed away on February 26, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of love, kindness, and unwavering strength.

Sandra was a proud graduate of Merryville High School, Class of 1969. After graduation, she attended Barber College in Lake Charles, Louisiana, where she earned her license as a cosmetologist and barber. She dedicated herself to enhancing the beauty of others, and her talents and quiet charm left a lasting impact on all who met her.

Sandra accepted Christ into her life at a young age and was baptized at the age of seven. She was a faithful member of True Light Baptist Church in Merryville, Louisiana, and later attended Believer's New Life Ministries in Kirbyville, Texas, and Live Oak COGIC Church in Biloxi, Texas. Sandra was an active and generous member of Harvest Way in Jasper, Texas, where she served with love and dedication until her passing.

Sandra's journey also took her abroad when she lived in Germany for five years before returning to her hometown of Merryville. She worked diligently throughout her life, beginning with Kirby Plywood from 1974 to 1993. In 1993, Sandra joined MeadWestVaco Papermill, where she worked tirelessly until her retirement in 2014.

Sandra was a kind, loving, and nurturing leader who was always ready to offer support to anyone in need. Her strength, generosity, and caring nature were a source of comfort to her family, friends, and community. She was preceded in death by her parents, J.C. and Margie Mae Smith Ashworth, and her brother, Gerry Ashworth.

Sandra leaves behind a beautiful legacy of love through her daughter, LaSan Hunter-Gilder (Thaddeus Sr.); son, Jamar Hunter (LaTesha); grandchildren, Trinity Gilder, Thaddeus Gilder, Jr., and Nova Hunter; siblings, Brenda Ashworth, Minnie Tyler (Greg), and Vanessa Hubbard; step sister, Mary Jackson, and step-brother, Billy Hunter; along with a host of nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends who will cherish her memory.

Sandra's memory will live on in the hearts of all who knew her, and she will be deeply missed by all who had the privilege of crossing her path.