Sandra Marie (Bond) Fant departed this life on Wednesday, November 9, 2011 at Hospice of St. Mary's following a short illness. She was united in matrimony to Frederick D. Fant, Jr. on March 3, 1996.

Sandra was the seventh child of fifteen children born to Shirley E. Bond and the late King Philip Bond, Sr . on May 8, 1961 in Leonardtown, MD. She graduated from Chopticon High School in June 1979 and moved to Washington, DC shortly thereafter. Sandra was employed by the Federal Government and Private Sector as an Administrative Officer during her professional career. She lived in Washington, DC while working for the Department of Transportation (U.S. Coast Guard) from 1979 - 1982. While living in Southwest Washington, Sandra was an active member of the Southwest Festival of Arts and the Southwest Photography Group and she also held officer roles in these organizations. During the annual events, Sandra worked diligently to assure these events were a success. In June 1982, Sandra moved to Topeka, KS with her job transfer under the U.S. Coast Guard (Dept. of Transportation) for a year. She returned to Washington, DC and continued her employment with the same agency. Later in her Federal career she worked for the Library of Congress. Sandra continued her career in later years with COMSAT, a satellite company, Lockheed Martin as an Administrative Officer and as a sub-contractor with ManTech. She received several awards and commendations during her career. Sandra always had a strong work ethic and was dedicated to her tasks at hand.

Sandra's favorite past-time was dancing, bowling, bid whist, card games, and she especially enjoyed her children, and grandson DaShawn. All the nieces and nephews loved going to her house, it was known as the fun house, and she always showed them a good time and kept them in line.

She was easy going and was very light-hearted. She enjoyed being at the center of attention at parties. She always was available to assist in whatever way needed. Sandra was blessed with excellent event planning skills and on many occasions helped with many family events.

She had a smile that would light up anyone's heart. Even during the days of her illness, Sandra proudly confessed her belief in Our Lord and Saviour. Sandra believed in being very direct when it came to what was right in God's eyes. Even though she realized she was not perfect herself. Sandra was a faithful member of St. Joseph's Church.

Sandra leaves to remember and cherish her husband Frederick; mother Shirley Bond; four loving children; Sanjah, Darrin, Brian, Norma; and three stepsons, Ricky Andrew, Vincent M., and Frederick D. Fant, III; thirteen grandchildren; eleven siblings; King Philip, Jr. (Sheila) Durham, NC, Julius (Rita) of Mechanicsville, MD, Terri Taylor (Arlin) of Forestville, MD, Deborah Austin (Arthur) of Newport News, VA, Paul of Mechanicsville, MD, Gary (Michelle) of Perris, CA, Eric (Gladys) of Leonardtown, MD, Kim of Leonardtown, MD, Norris (Lynn) of Leonardtown, Brian (Latasha) of Waldorf, and Kerry Sr., of Leonardtown, MD; a sister-in-law Connie, a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. In addition, a godmother, and godsons Paul Agee Bond, Jr, and Derrick Mason,

Sandra was preceded in death by her loving father King Philip Bond Sr., a brother Michael, two sisters Gladys Ann and Karen Gail and her maternal grandparents James and Veronica Woodland, and paternal grandparents Norris and Carrie Bond.

Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Wednesday, November 16, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. in St Joseph Catholic Church, 29119 Point Lookout Road, Morganza, MD 20660 were the family will receive friends for Sandra's Life Celebration from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m.

Interment will follow in The Queen of Peace Cemetery.

Arrangements provided by Brinsfield Funeral Home.