Sondra was born in San Diego California to Robert and Katherine Bickel on December 22nd, 1944. Sondra was the oldest of six children, 4 sisters and two brothers. She graduated Bishop Kenny High School in 1963. Afterwards she married John Conneely in Jacksonville Florida and went to college at Sante Fe community college. She worked as a sales associate for Bell South and continued that career for 30 years before retiring. Sondra was 5’11” tall, beautiful with an infectious smile and laugh that filled any room. She was fearless and loved to dance, swim, fish and water ski. She loved good food and had close friends. More than anything she loved the water, both oceans and lakes as well as spending time with her good friend Eva Winther and her son Patrick on a boat or at the beach.
Sondra is preceded in death by her sister Karla and parents Robert and Catherine Bickel.
Sondra is survived by her former husband John Conneely, son Patrick Conneely and his wife Laura and their children Caleb (16) and Reagan (13) as well as her siblings Valerie, Robert, David and Michelle.
The family of Patrick and Laura Conneely wishes to extend our sincere thanks to the entire staff of Oasis Assisted Living facility especially Jesse and her family for always making Sondra feal loved, cared for and connected with family for as long as she was there.
There will be a celebration of life for Sondra in Morehead City NC at a later date.
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