Sondra Burtz

Sondra Grace Bandy Burtz, age 76, of Martin, passed away Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at her home.

Born August 24, 1949, in Trion, GA, she was the daughter of the late Jack and Jessie Burk Bandy. She worked in finance as a loan officer and accountant. She was an avid reader and cherished the time spent with her family. Sondra was a member of Poplar Springs Baptist Church.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, William Cris Burtz, Sr.

She is survived by her children, Cris Burtz (Pamela), Renee Canady (Clint), Bryan Burtz, and Scot Burtz; grandchildren, Stormie Burtz, Kacey Canady, Austin Abbs, Clint Canady, Sabrina Davidson, Riley Canady, Nikie Powers, Josh Roach, and Megan Howell; and great grandchildren, Shayla Burtz, Cadance Ramey, Gabriel Ramey, Zeke Ramey, Ja’niyah Slaughter, Maverick Abbs, Oakley Abbs, Addie Samples, Shelby Samples, Callie Canady, and Alex Davidson.

Sondra was cremated in accordance with her request. The family will hold a private celebration of her life. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the American Cancer Society (American Cancer Society).

Strickland Funeral Home of Lavonia is in charge of the arrangements. To sign the online guest register please visit stricklandfh.com.