Sondra Arndt

Sondra Arndt, 83, of Vandalia, MO passed away at 10:30 am Friday, January 30, 2026, at her home surrounded by the love and joy of her family.

A visitation in honor of Sondra will be held on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at Waters Funeral Home, followed by a funeral service beginning at 2:00 PM. Pastor Bob Hoehn will officiate. Burial will be in the Evergreen Memorial Gardens.

Sondra was born on December 13, 1942, in Louisiana, MO the daughter of Willard and Martha Virginia (Cole) Davidson.

Sondra's life was a testament to her vibrant spirit and dedication to those she loved. As a fun, loving, and caring wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and great-great grandmother, Sondra's nurturing spirit shone brightly in her relationships. She was united in marriage to her devoted husband, Raymond William "Bill" Arndt, on December 2, 1961, in Vandalia, MO, who has been her partner through the many adventures' life has presented them. Together, they owned and operated the Mac's Appliance Store in Vandalia, along with two jewelry, gift, and floral shops, creating a legacy that will live on in their community.

In addition to her entrepreneurial spirit, Sondra found immense joy in her favorite profession: selling real estate in the Vandalia and Hannibal area. Her passion for her work allowed her to connect with others and make lasting relationships, showcasing her vibrant personality and her genuine interest in the well-being of those around her. Known for her skills in the kitchen, she even penned her own cookbook, a reflection of her creativity and love for good food.

Sondra's education was rooted in the community she adored; she graduated from Van-Far High School in 1960, where the foundations of her caring and dedicated character were built. A devout Baptist by faith, Sondra lived her life with values that greatly influenced her family.

Her hobbies and interests were diverse; she thoroughly enjoyed working, traveling, shopping, and most importantly, spending precious moments with her family. Sondra derived immense joy from her time spent with her grandchildren, great grandchildren, and even her great-great grandchildren, the bonds she created serving as the highlights of her life.

Sondra is survived by her devoted husband, Bill Arndt of the home; her daughters, Penny Worthley and her husband Ron of Hallsville, MO, and Lisa Johnson and her husband Bobby of Vandalia, MO; her brother, Willard Davidson and his wife Linda of Reno, NV; as well as her grandchildren, Christopher Sutton (Eddie O'Neil), Leah Campbell (Jacob), and Brooke Johnston (Chris). She is also blessed with seven great grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren who will carry her loving legacy forward.

Preceding Sondra in death are her parents, Willard Davidson and Martha Virginia (Cole) Davidson, who undoubtedly took pride in the remarkable woman she became.

Those serving as pallbearers will be Ron Worthley, Bobby Johnson, Chris Sutton, Eddie O'Neil, Chris Johnston, Jacob Campbell, and Mike Arndt.

Honorary pallbearers will be Alan Robertson, Will Davidson, Kevin Arndt, Freddie Richards and Karson Miller.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Van-Far Alumni, in care of the Waters Funeral Home.

Online condolences may be made to the family and video tribute viewed on Sondra's memorial page at www.watersfuneral.com