CANYON LAKE -- Sondra Sue Jameson Parker was called home to be with the Lord on June 8, 2016, in New Braunfels, Texas. Sondra or "Sandy" was born on April 13, 1940, in Plainview, Texas. She was the daughter of Raymond and Ruth Jameson, also of Plainview, Texas. Sondra was preceded in death by her brother, James Boyd Jameson Sr., and her niece, Kimberly Beth Jameson of Denver, Colorado. She graduated from Plainview High School in 1958 and was a graduate of Baylor University, earning a B.S. degree in Music Education in 1962. After graduation from Baylor, Sondra began her teaching career in Houston and Corpus Christi, Texas. Sondra's life was dedicated to music education and served as a teacher and pianist for numerous church choirs, including Smitson Valley High School where she also served as the school Librarian. She retired from teaching in 2003 but continued to be an active member of the Canyon Lake United Methodist Church. Sondra was married to Charles Uley Parker of San Antonio from 1965 until 1997 and has lived in the Canyon Lake area for over 40 years. Sondra is survived by her nephew, James B. Jameson and wife, Jody Stewart Jameson as well as four great-nephews, James Bonham and wife Kate, Travis Barton, William Barrett and Samuel Burnet Jameson, as well as a sister-in-law, Beth Dobson Jameson and a great-great-grandniece, Emma Beth Jameson, all of Houston, Texas. She is also survived by her cousins, Dolores Ann Becker and Steve Becker of Midland, Texas, and Debbie and Bobby Pack of Bryan-College Station, Texas, as well as her great-niece, Creecy Underwood of Las Vegas, Nevada. Additional surviving cousins include Joni Lou Lynch of Lubbock, Texas, and Joy Rose of Point Creek, Texas. Sondra's greatest love was her family and music. She loved to travel with her family and as a chaperone for many choir trips. She was an inspiration to her students and a friend to everybody that knew her. Despite many health problems, Sondra continued to be an active member of the Canyon Lake United Methodist Church, singing in the choir and playing handbells. She will always be remembered for her devotion to her friends and family and her love of life. Her smile and laughter were reflections of her faith and reminded her friends and family to find joy in their everyday life. Her loving, gentle spirit will endure in the loved ones she left behind. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, July 23, 2016, at 10:30 a.m. at Canyon Lake United Methodist Church, 206 Flintstone Dr., Canyon Lake, TX 78133.

Courtesy of Plainview Herald