A Life Story

Sondra Mae Perry (Sitzman), affectionately known as "Mammu", went home to Jesus on September 27, 2024. A longtime resident of Tybee Island, she was born August 29, 1938, in Lincoln, Nebraska to LaVerne Kreifels and August Sitzman.Despite her Midwest roots, Mammu loved the beach and all that it represented. Her trek from Nebraska to Georgia began in Glenville, Georgia, which she remained fond of given many memories as a young girl playing with her cousin Mary. Her step-father's job transfer brought her to Savannah and eventually to Tybee Island. Her appreciation for the sun and tanning was surpassed by two things: her love for her Savior and her deep affection for her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Nothing brought her more joy than being outside watching her grandchildren and great grandchildren playing in the pool and making messes.A loving sister, mother, grandmother, and friend, she was dedicated to her church family at Chapel By the Sea where she enjoyed worshipping and serving. She will be missed by many, but her deep faith brings joy, hope, and peace knowing she is in the presence of the one, true God.She is survived by her daughters: Wendy Mills and Julie (and Steve) Redlinger; son and daughter-in-law, William and Tiffany Perry; sister and brother-in-law Trinda and Roy Brunner; several nieces and nephews, grandchildren: Madison Gray, Hannah Evans, Meagan Redlinger, Sarah Lewis, Dustin Bunker & Bryan Lewis; and eight great grandchildren (Easton, Zechariah, Mathias, Ava, August, Paisley, Lily, and Emsley).Pre-deceased by her husband, William Perry, Jr., brother Larry Purcell, and daughters Tanya Evans and Jill Senterfitt.A private, graveside service will be held at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made in her honor to Chapel By The Sea (P.O. Box 235, Tybee Island, GA 31328).