Sondra Dyches

Margaret “Sondra” Dyches, 93, passed away on October 22, 2026. Born May 25, 1933 in Columbia, SC

She was the daughter of the late Gary Evans Carter Sr. and Mattie Gertrude Perry Carter.

She was preceded in death by her companion, Thomas M. Bigby Sr.; brothers, Billy Carter, Gary “Buck” Carter, and Charles “Bo” Carter; sisters, Catherine Meetze, Jeanette Medlock, Marie Carter, and Bonnie Strange; and granddaughter, Amy McCormick.

Sondra is survived by her sister, Dianne Sparrow (Irv); daughters, Cyndy McCormick (Mike) and Barbara Numberger (Bill); grandchildren, Chris McCormick (Jen) and Robin McCormick, along with Robin’s partner, Andy Smith; great-grandchildren, Devin McCormick and Marah Polit; sister-in-law, Gail Carter; and many beloved nieces and nephews.

A devoted stay-at-home mother, Sondra, was deeply involved in her children’s lives. She also shared her time and care with others as a Vacation Bible School teacher and Girl Scout leader.

Sondra loved to sing, dance, and watch musicals. She especially treasured gathering around the table with family to share memories of happy times and beach trips.

Sondra helped raise and care for her grandchildren, nieces, and nephews, forming close and lasting bonds with each of them.

She was also an avid USC Gamecock fan attending football and bowl games cheering on the team with her best friend Annette Duncan who she dearly loved.

A graveside service for Sondra will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, October 30, at Greenlawn Serenity Gardens on Windwan Drive in Columbia, South Carolina.