Sandy Mounce
October 6, 1952 ~ August 29, 2020
Sondra (Sandy) J. Mounce, 67, of Mount Vernon, died Saturday, August 29, 2020, at The Bird House Hospice Home, with family by her side. A private family service will be held at a later date.
Surviving Sandy are her two sisters, Kelly Mounce, Cedar Rapids and Cheryl (Darrel) Obadal, Mountain Home, Arkansas. She also leaves behind her nieces, Magille (Pat) Gevock, Keri Mounce (Mike Wallace), and Amy (Clint) Smith; nephews, Dale Merrill and Brandon (Melissa) Kurtz; great-nieces and nephews, J.J., Teghan, and Tava Gevock, Treynor Smith, Kale and Remy Merrill, and M'Lynn and Kane Kurtz; and her 'grandsons', Sam Kringlen, Ben Binder, Aidan and Brody Nosek, Alex, Adam, and Austin Deeb, and Maddox, Jace, and Brooks Thede. Preceding Sandy in death were her parents; brother, Doug Mounce; and niece, Kasey Merrill.
Sandy was born on October 6, 1952, in Cedar Rapids, the daughter of Hubert and Irene Mounce and moved to Lisbon in 1957 where she graduated from high school. Sandy will forever be known as Aunt Sandy or Maw-Maw to all the children in her life (old and young), teaching them kindness and what it truly means to be loved unconditionally. She will live on through the memories of her slumber parties, root beer floats, cooking, road trips, giggles, watching countless hours of sporting events, and hearts of those who knew her. She indeed left as the richest woman in the world because of all those that blessed her life. Thank you to everyone who was part of the journey.
In lieu of flowers, memorials in Sandy's honor may be made to: The Bird House, 8 Lime Kiln Lane NE, Iowa City, Iowa 52240 and Mustang Athletic Booster Club, 318 Hill View Drive SE, Mount Vernon, Iowa 52314.
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My thoughts and prayers to you Kelly and the rest of the family. I always enjoyed running into Sandy and your Mom in Gary’s Foods. ❤️
I am so sorry for your loss. Sandy was kind and cared about everyone. She used to send a racy birthday card to my husband and not sign it. I knew it as from her but he was always puzzled. She will be missed.
Aunt Sandy was such a fun person. Her laugh, kindness and genuine spirit will be in my ❤️ always. Love you, and thinking of you Magille, Brandon and all who loved Sandy.
Sondra was also so kind, she’s an example of how we should live.
I’m so sorry to learn of Sandy’s passing. She was one of a kind and the heart of Mt. Vernon when she worked at the drug store. I always loved her laugh, she was a doll and so friendly. Life was better because of Sandy. RIP in peace, my dear friend. Annamae Baker
I only knew Sandy a very short time during her stay at The Bird House. My first memory of her will be a lasting memory. As she was wheeled into her room here at Bird House she looked at me with a smile and asked, “Are you the one who will be sleeping with me tonight?” It took me by surprise and it gave the Paramedics bringing her in a laugh. But that set the tone for the rest of her stay with us, short though is may have been. She had such a big smile for every one of her family members who walked through her door. If her family is an example of how she lead her life, she had to have been a wonderful person! She had a very strong & loving family around her for her entire stay. My heartfelt sympathies go out to you all, just lean on each other and share the great love I heard she had so much of. She will always be with you in your hearts. It was a joy & honor to take care of Sandy for the short time she was with us. Heaven now has a wonderful Angel! Kay
My sincere condolences to Sandy’s family! I met Sandy through the pharmacy and she was a friend who gave a listening ear, a shoulder to cry on, and a hug at times when I needed them the most. I hope her family will take comfort in knowing how many many lives she touched with her kindness.
I am very sad to hear of the passing of my good friend Sandy Mounce. I first met Sandy 50 years ago at the bowling alley. We stayed in contact throughout the years and I always enjoyed hearing from her. Sandy was the most kind and caring person I ever met. She always spoke in loving terms about her friends and family especially her nieces, sisters, Brandon and, of course her “kids”. Sandy was truly one of a kind and I doubt I will know anyone like her again. Heaven is a better place because Sandy is there.
With care, concern and heartfelt sympathy in the loss of dearest Sandy. She was a dear and special friend of many, many years, and I treasured our visits together—smiles, hugs, memories and so much more. It is hard to envision life without her. Good night, sweet Sandy,–“May flights of angels sing thee to thy rest.” Donna Jacob
With care, concern and heartfelt sympathy in the loss of dearest Sandy. She was a dear and special friend of many, many years, and I treasured our visits together—smiles, hugs, memories and so much more. It is hard to envision life without her. Good night, sweet Sandy,–“May flights of angels sing thee to thy rest.” Donna Jacob
Sandy & I worked in the children dept. at VonMaur. I send my sympathy and prayers to her family. She was a very special lady! Fran Robinson.
Keith and I send our sincere sympathy concerning the passing of Aunt Sandy. I know that Jen and Kathy spent a great deal of time at her home while Junior High and High School. She was a kind and delightful person. So sorry she is gone.
I was very sorry to read of the passing of Sandy Mounce. My deepest sympathy goes out to all her family & close friends. Sandy was a good friend of my brother’s, Jeff Hughes (MVHS ’71). I also met and spoke with her over the years, mostly at the pharmacy I believe. She was so wonderfully sweet. She was also a very giving person. She was a friend to my Mom when she went through her terminal cancer back in 1994. In her last week at Mercy Hospital in C.R., Sandy visited her and stayed the whole night at least once in her final days. I am so grateful to her for that. I was in California and barely made it back in time before she passed. It was a great comfort knowing that Mom had many good friends in the area, friends like Sandy. God bless her soul! The many memories posted here on her tribute wall are a testimonial to her beautiful spirit, and a life well lived! RIP dear Sandy. Barbara Hughes