Sandra Martin Hornsby

Sandra Martin Hornsby, 75, of Blythewood, SC, passed away on Monday, October 19, 2026. Sandra was born on August 9, 1951, in Mullins, SC, a daughter of Dallas Odell Martin and Mary Leola Graham. Sandra married Ronald Hornsby 41 years ago in Richland County, SC. Their marriage took them to many places, including, Irmo, SC, Summerville, SC, Fort Mill, SC, Tyrone, GA, Justin, TX, and Blythewood, SC.

She attended Mullins High School and Florence High School. She spent many years working for Southern Bell (AT&T) and several banks. She was known for her love of her children, as well as her passion for reading, sewing skills, and fondness for traveling.

In addition to her parents, Sandra was preceded in death by her sister, Dena Greer Richardson. She is survived by her husband, Ronald; sons, Andrew Hornsby and Benjamin Hornsby (Rachel), as well as her granddaughter, Amelia Hornsby.

The family will receive friends from 4 until 6 o’clock, Sunday, October 25th, at Shives Funeral Home, Trenholm Road Chapel, 7600 Trenholm Road Ext., Columbia, SC. A private committal service will be held at Cedardale Cemetery in Mullins, SC, where Sandra will be laid to rest by her mother.

Shives Funeral Home, Trenholm Road Chapel, is assisting the family.