Sondra Harrelson, 84, passed away Monday, June 1, 2026, at La Porte City Specialty Care Center. 

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, June 3, 2026 from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM at Hickory Shelter in Hickory Hills Park (3338 Hickory Hills Rd, La Porte City). 

Sondra was born on August 20, 1941 in Iowa City to Fay and Marian (Lane) Lindsey. She was united in marriage to Merlyn Harrelson on January 14, 1958 in Vinton.

Sondra loved giraffes. She loved watching birds, camping, and being outside and enjoying the sun. She loved hanging out with family and shopping. She was a fan of Elvis. At Halloween she was known in Garrison as the popcorn ball lady. 

She is survived by her son, Gary (Roxie) Harrelson; her grandchildren, Olivia (Caleb) Butler, Tiffanie (Jeff) Butler, Amanda (Kirk) Valentine, Amber Valentine, and Megan Anderson; her great-grandchildren, Hunter, Jeffery, Gunner, and Honey; and her sister, Mable Baramo.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Fay and Marian; her husband, Merlyn; her children, Randy Harrelson and Sharon Valentine; her grandchild, Jason Harrelson; and her siblings, George Lindsey, Bill Lindsey, Lillian Berry, and Marie Lindsey.

Condolences may be left at Phillipsfuneralhomes.com