Sondra Ann Harris

Sondra Ann (Sala) Harris passed away peacefully April 14, 2025 in Newton, Kansas. Born May 2, 1938, Sondra was the cherished daughter of James (Clinker) Sala and Enoice Lemon Sala of Ardmore, Oklahoma. Sondra spent her formative years in Oklahoma City. A proud graduate of NW Classen High School class of 1956; she went on to study at the University of Oklahoma. There she met William Harvey (Bill) Harris and they married in 1959. They shared 62 years of marriage before Bill's passing in 2021. In 1960, They both graduated from OU before Bill’s career took the newlyweds to Tulsa, Oklahoma. Sondra embraced her new role as wife and mother. In 1963, the family moved to Muskogee, Oklahoma, and later Fort Gibson, where she became involved in her community and shared her many talents. Sondra was an active member of UMW, Service League, a volunteer at the Five Civilized Tribes Museum, and she led a lively group of Brownies and later Girl Scouts. She was an accomplished calligrapher, painter, knitter, crocheter, and embroiderer. Often you would find her creating heartfelt gifts and making things for those in need. Joy was found in cooking, shopping, and collecting recipes. Many of her recipes are relished by her family during holidays spent together. Her love of games brought her delight. She was an enthusiastic Mah-Jongg player, a formidable Scrabble opponent, and in later years an avid puzzler. Sondra’s charm and knack for storytelling endeared her to all. Preceded in death by husband Bill, and son Jim. her memory lives on through her surviving family: daughter, Elizabeth Leeds (son-in-Law, Rusty Leeds), and her grandchildren, Garrett Leeds, William Harvey Harris III, Katie Leeds (Dakota Cox), Lucy Harris (Andrew) Kerr, Grace Leeds (Tyler) Whitson; and her great-grandchildren, Lilith Kerr, Kyle Kerr, and baby Whitson. There will be a small family conducted service at a later date. Those wishing to honor Sondra's memory may contribute to the Muskogee Community Food Pantry by mail to MCFP at PO Box 1623, Muskogee, OK 74402. Services provided by Cornerstone Funeral Home, 1830 N York St Muskogee, OK 74403. Condolences can be made to the family at www.cornerstoneofmuskogee.com.

Sondra Ann Harris

May 2, 1938 - April 14, 2025