Sandra Janet Bynum Childers Hornsby, passed away peacefully on September 26, 2025, in Dothan, Alabama, at the age of 75. Born on September 14, 1950, in Phenix City, Alabama, to the late Selmer Rodney Bynum, Sr. and Lois Blonnette Smith Bynum. A proud graduate of Dothan High School and Wallace College, Sandra dedicated 39 years of her life to the nursing profession. Her compassionate spirit and creative touch were evident in her care for others, both in her professional role as an RN and in her personal life.
In addition to her parents, Sandra was preceded in death by her first husband, William Sanford Childers, and her brother, Philip Lee Bynum.
Her life was a testament to enduring love, as she found happiness again with her devoted husband of 19 years, John Michael Hornsby. Together, they blended a family that included her children, Michael Childers (Sande), Amelia Childers, and Elizabeth Childers, as well as her stepchildren, Heather Hornsby, Christy Newman, Melody Stephens, Amber Byrd, and Micah Hornsby. Sandra’s legacy also lives on through her cherished 16 grandchildren and her brothers, Rodney Bynum, Jr. and Frank Bynum.
Sandra’s interests were as varied as they were passionate. She found solace in the beauty of her garden, tending to her flowers with a gentle hand and a keen eye for design. Her love for order and organization was more than a preference; it was a reflection of her methodical nature, ensuring that everything around her was just right. Family gatherings were a highlight for Sandra, where she could be found surrounded by her beloved grandkids, sharing stories and creating memories. The beach held a special place in her heart, as did her appreciation for art, which mirrored her own creative soul.
Funeral services for Sandra will be held at 1 PM, Tuesday, September 30, 2025 from the chapel of Ward Wilson Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Memory Hill Cemetery with Ward Wilson Funeral Home directing. The family will receive friends from 12 PM until 1 PM at the funeral home prior to the service.
