Sondra Kaye Troope Ussery-King went to be with her heavenly family on August 28, 2022. She was born September 7, 1947 in Columbia, Tennessee to the late Paul Edward Troope and the Viviene Harris Troope. She was a 1965 graduate of Columbia Central High School. Sondra was employed by Monsanto Chemical Company till their shutdown and the Clerical Department of the Maury County Sheriff’s Department. Sondra loved spending time with family and friends. In her later days, she enjoyed coloring, crocheting, visits from her family, and her pop-tarts.
Sondra is survived by her sons, Chris (Kim) Woods, John Ussery, Jimmy Ussery; grandchildren, Amanda Woods, Tonya Woods, Johnathan Ussery, Emilee Ussery, and Kandi Alguire; great grandchildren, Jameson Tanner Woods, Jasper Clark, and Carson Alguire; along with several nieces and nephews. She is also survived by special friend Patricia Ingram, and special sister-in-law, Vicky Troope.
Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James E. Ussery; husband, Richard King; brother, Charles Troope; and step-daughter, Dawn Davis.
Pallbearers will be Richie Hickman, Tommy Anderson, Nathan Bolton, Johnathan Ussery, Noah Jones, and Jason Troope. Honorary pallbearers include retirees of Monsanto Chemical Company, past and present members of the Maury County Sheriff’s Department, friends and neighbors at NACO.
The family would like to express a special thanks to Andrew, Misty, and the whole Compassus crew for their help.
Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday at 11:00 A.M. at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home with Ned Rich and Cliff Stanfill officiating. Burial will follow in Williamsport Cemetery. The family will visit with friends Tuesday from 4:00 P.M. – 7:00 P.M. at the funeral home.
The family suggests memorials to Maury County Animal Shelter, 1233 Mapleash Avenue, Columbia, TN 38401 or The Pregnancy Center, 704 Dunnington Street, Columbia, TN 3840. Condolences may be extended online at www.oakesandnichols.com.
