Sonder Bell Parker , 82, of Joaquin, passed away Wednesday, May 22, 2024, in Nacogdoches.

Private family gathering will be held at a later date.

Born December 20, 1941, Sonder is the daughter of Frances Ward and Elsie Young Ward.  She loved God and enjoyed bird watching.

She is survived by her son, Loyd Kelley of Joaquin; grandchildren, Heaven Cole of Joaquin and Frances C. Kelley of Nebraska; sister, Marion Smith of Joaquin; nephew, Butch Storm and wife Shelley of Joaquin; and great nephews, Matthew Storm of Joaquin and Angel Gonzalez of Joaquin.

Preceded in death by daughter, Shirley Cole; parents, Frances Ward and Elsie Young Ward; and four sisters.