Sondra Lynn Stockton

Sondra Lynn Stockton left to soar with the angels at a beautiful sunset on March 16,2025.

She was welcomed to heaven by her late soul mate Sidney Stockton, her late Brother Greg Reed, her late Father Cliff Reed, her late Mother Vickie Wiltse, and late Bonus Dad Myrle Wiltse.

She was born in Raton NM on November 25, 1954, and resided in Ute Park for much of her childhood. She moved to Albuquerque as a young adult where she graduated High School. She loved and adored the Sangre De Cristo Mountains where she always felt it was in her words "A piece of heaven on earth".

She made a life for herself in the Cimarron, Ute Park region of Northern NM in her early years where she gave birth to her three Sons. Cimarron held a special place in heart. At her time in Cimarron she made many wonderful lifelong friends, volunteered as an EMT, Cub Scout Leader, a member of the civic Woman's group Beta Sigma Phi. She made lasting impressions on the Northern New Mexico Region and will forever be remembered and cherished.

She later went on to find a home in Albuquerque where she resided for many years, and began her career with State Farm establishing the goal of becoming an Agent. She achieved that goal in 2008 when she opened her own Agency in Artesia NM. She was an Agent for 17 years, 2 months, 2 weeks, and 2 days.

As her life began in Artesia she made many wonderful friends and gained her "Artesia Family". She was a proud member of the community, and gave back to her community in many ways. She became a member, and later the President of Altrusa International Chapter Ten, she was a member of the First Christian Church of Artesia, a member of PEO, and served in many community events in the time she lived there. She made an everlasting impact on the community of Artesia through her efforts to serve them as their State Farm Agent, Friend, Companion, and Sister in Christ.

In her eyes her biggest accomplishment and joy was the family she created. She has left on Earth to carry on her love her sister Cindy and husband Gary Smith, her brother Clint and wife Rosina Reed, her sons Adam Stockton, Ira Stockton, Luke and wife Julie Stockton. She had thirteen Grandchildren whom she loved and adored Adam Jr, Sierra, Brianna, Steven, Rudy, Nevaeh, J'Den, Cadence, James, Jonah, Shaelynn, Kaylei, and Kingsley. She also had the honor to welcome two Great Grandchildren into the world Alejandro whom even in her final days brought such joy to her, and Kehlani who welcomed her into heaven.

Sondie will always be remembered for the remarkable acts of kindness she instilled in everyone she interacted with. If you knew Sondie then you at some point felt special. She had a remarkable gift to make every single person that crossed her path feel special, unique, and loved. She took on many people into her home in times of need, and helped them get on the path God intended. She strived to help others and always stood by her beliefs Luke 6:31 "And as you wish that others would do to you, do so to them" was a true testament and embodied her purpose here on earth.

Spread your Wings and fly with the Angels once and for all. We Love You and will meet again!

Paul Bearers:

Adam Stockton, Ira Stockton, Luke Stockton, Adam Jr Stockton, Steven Stockton, Rudy Stockton

Honorary Paul Bearers:

J'Den Lopez, James Stockton, Jonah Lopez

A visitation will be held on Monday, March 24, 2025, from 12:30 pm -1:30 pm at French Funerals and Cremations - Westside Chapel.  A funeral service will take place at 1:30 pm at French - Westside Chapel.  Interment will be at 3:00 pm at Sunset Memorial Park.  

We will have a gathering afterwards back at the French Mortuary from 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm. We are working on setting up a live stream of Her service for those who may not be able to attend. We will provide a link once we have that available.