Saundra "Sonnie Hite" Fornwalt's obituary , Passed away on January 4, 2026 in Covington, Virginia

Saundra "Sonnie Hite" Fornwalt

August 4, 1935 - January 4, 2026 (90 years old)

Covington, Virginia

Saundra "Sonnie Hite" Fornwalt's obituary , Passed away on January 4, 2026 in Covington, Virginia

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Saundra "Sonnie Hite" Fornwalt

August 4, 1935 - January 4, 2026 (90 years old)

Covington, Virginia

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Saundra Fornwalt Obituary

With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Saundra Fornwalt of Covington, Virginia, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on January 4, 2026 at the age of 90. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Saundra Fornwalt to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Frank C. Hite and Frances Roddy Hite; her husband Charles Fornwalt (Chet); her son-in-law Michael "Spud" Slayton; and her sister Betty Lou Watson.

She is survived by: her children, Charles Allen Fornwalt, II (Robin), Laura Slayton Kyle (Lee), Amy Jo Blake (Tim) and Ruth Elizabeth Craft (Larry); her grandchildren, Sarah Oldendorf (Ken), Emily Gherman (Thomas), Jonathan Craft (Amanda), Benjamin Craft, Cassie Bartocci (Greg), Catherine Seay (Tanner), Rebekah Burns (Austin) and Isaac Blake; and her stepgrandson Adam Kyle (Hannah). She is also survived by twelve great grandchildren; three step great grandchildren; a number of nieces and nephews.

The family suggests that memorial tributes take the form of contributions to Men of Mission, c/o Steve Meadows, 1312 Cherokee Trail, Covington VA 24426 and Falling Spring Evangelical Presbyterian Church, c/o Mike Matlack, 105 Edgehill Drive, Hot Springs VA, 24445. Arrangements are being handled by Loving Funeral Home; to view Mrs. Fornwalt's memorial tribute page, please visit http://www.lovingfuneralhome1913.com.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Loving Funeral Home



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Jan 09

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Loving Funeral Home
350 N Maple Ave, Covington, VA 24426

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Jan 10

Funeral service

Falling Spring Evangelical Presbyterian Church
115 Spring Church Rd, Hot Springs, VA 24445

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