Boucher, Sondra S. 1939-2025 St. Joseph, Mo.

Sondra Sue Boucher (Barnett), 85, of St. Joseph, Missouri, peacefully at home on Aug. 16, 2025. She was born on Nov. 15, 1939, in St. Joseph, to Lloyd and Leva Barnett and graduated from Central High School in 1957.

On June 19, 1957, she married the love of her life, Donald Lee Boucher, and together they built a life centered on family.

Sondra had a gift for music and shared her beautiful voice by performing at the Frog Hop Ballroom and other local venues. She was also a talented bowler. At heart, Sondra was a homemaker who found joy in caring for children, tending to animals, and creating a warm and loving home. She especially cherished time spent with her grandchildren, often playing games and making lasting memories with them. She will be deeply missed by her family and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Lloyd and Leva Barnett; her husband, Donald Boucher; and her sister, Mary Maxwell.

Sondra is survived by her children, Deborah Messa (Rick), Mardell Barber, and Douglas Boucher (Sarah): grandchildren, Sierra Haddix (Shawn), Tyrus Messa, Brandon Barber (Emily), Colten Barber, Oliver Messa (Jesse), Anna Beal (Sean), Gabrielle Boucher, and Jennifer Boucher; and four great-grandchildren.

A Celebration of LIfe will be held on Sunday, Aug. 31, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Self Expression, 1011 South Belt Highway, St. Joseph.

Arrangements by Heaton-Bowman-Smith & Sidenfaden Chapel. As published in the St. Joseph News-Press.