Mrs. Sandra Louise Winder transitioned peacefully Monday at her home. She was 72 years of age.

Mrs. Winder was born in Norfolk, VA to the late Joseph and Mary Rose Powell. She was retired from Civil Services following 34 years of service. She served as a Dental Assistant at Love Dental Clinic for 29 years. Mrs. Winder was a member of St. Mary's Road United Methodist Church where she served diligently with the Altar Guild, Outreach Ministry, the United Methodist Women, Nurturing and Prayer Ministry and the Rock Ministry. She was also a member of SistersNSync Social Club, the Gallop Senior Citizens Group and was a loving mentor to several neighborhood children. Other than her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, LaVerne Wilson.

Survivors include: her husband of 54 years, SFC (Ret) William E. Winder, Jr.; three children, William E. Winder, III (Danita), Toya R. Winder (Darrell) and Sean Stanford; two grandchildren, Brittney Shorts (Donnie) and William L. Winder; a great grandchild, Madison Shorter; three godchildren, Shanita Edwards, Akenyan and Akaya "Pinkie" Ramey; a sister, Josephine Herring (James); four brothers, Larry Powell (Virginia), Joseph Powell, Preston Powell and Roland Powell; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

The Memorial Celebration for Mrs. Winder will be Saturday, December 1, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Mary's Road United Methodist Church with Pastor L. K. Pendleton officiating.

The Staff of Progressive Funeral Home is honored to support the family with End of Life Services.