of Hot Springs Village, AR
May 13, 1944 - September 26, 2020
Sandra Lynette (Fisher) Riner, 76, of Hot Springs Village (formerly of Little Rock), Arkansas, passed away Saturday, September 26, 2020 at UAMS in Little Rock after a short battle with leukemia.
She was born May 13, 1944, to Denver and Marie (Schmid) Breeding in Clarendon, Arkansas. She graduated from Holly Grove High School in May 1962, and married Bobby Fisher later that year. They lived in Little Rock and raised their family there. After Bobby passed away in 2004, Sandra later reconnected with a high school friend from Holly Grove, Jim Riner. They married in 2011 and moved to Hot Springs Village.
Sandra was preceded in death by her parents, her first husband of 42 years, Bobby J. Fisher, and four brothers, James ''Jim Boy'' Breeding, Richard ''Rabbit'' Breeding, Lloyd Breeding, and Sam Breeding.
She is survived by her husband, Jim Riner; a sister Jenny Miller (Frank) of Holly Grove; a daughter Donna Smiley (Henry), of Conway, AR; a son Joe Fisher (Amy) of Greenbrier, AR; a bonus son, Bret Riner (Gemma) of Denver, CO; grandsons, Matthew Smiley, Cade Smiley, Colin Fisher, and Garrett Fisher; granddaughters, Nicole Riner and Taylor Riner; several sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law; and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to her family, she leaves behind many friends from every stage of her life.
Sandra worked as a buyer in the wholesale grocery business for 35 years and retired in 2009. When her kids were growing up, she was involved in their activities at school and church. She served many years as a counselor for the Girl's Missionary Auxiliary at Temple Baptist Church. She had a beautiful alto voice and sang in choir from her school days until her last days. She most recently was active in the Balboa Baptist Church Choir, where she served as the chair of the music committee. When she moved to Hot Springs Village, she made new friends who introduced her to Mahjong and Rummikub. She was an avid Razorback football and basketball fan. Sandra loved her grandchildren and was very proud of each of them.
A Graveside Service will be held at noon on Saturday, October 3, 2020, at Pinecrest Memorial Park in Alexander, AR. Friends are invited to arrive early to speak to the family prior to the service. Guests are asked to wear masks and to observe the physical distancing guidelines established by the cemetery.
Memorials may be made to any of the following: Balboa Baptist Church Partners in Purpose Building Fund (Hot Springs Village, AR), Arkansas Children's Hospital Foundation (Audiology) or Guy-Perkins School District (Quiz Bowl). Services are provided by Roller-Drummond Funeral Home, I 30. Little Rock, AR 72209
The Smith Family joins you and your sister in the celebration of Life for such a Great Mom and Wonderful Soul! Just now that you guys are her gift to the world and through you her light shall continue to SHINE!!
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Donna - I’m so sorry to hear about Sandra’s passing. There were only a few people that could make our workplace tolerable and Sandra was one of the best !!! I’m sorry that we lost contact when we all “retired†and scattered but i will always have such pleasant memories of your Mom and Bobby.
You and Joe are in my prayers.
My beloved friend Sandra, Rest In Peace. You will be greatly missed. I was honored to have known you and count you as my friend.
Beloved friend and neighbor. We can still hear her laugh. She will be missed. Rick and Marge
Donna and Joe, praying for you and your family. Sandra was one of the first to befriend me when my family first went to Temple. She was a lovely person and a fine Christian lady. I know you will really miss her.
Linda Thompson
I was the Receptionist at Affiliated for 9 yrs. EVERYONE had to enter and exit thru the lobby and my desk. I looked forward to seeing Sandra sometimes multiple times a day! She was an absolute SWEETHEART....smart as could be, funny, warm, compassionate, a real people person. We remained in touch all these years, and when she shared her diagnosis with me, I was sick....not having any idea she would leave us this quickly! I will miss her always: Condolences to Jim and her entire family!
We met Jean only once. It was for Thanksgiving dinner at our home many years ago in Knoxville, Tennessee. She brought her family to visit her daughter, Donna, who was a doctoral student in audiology at the University of Tennessee and I was her advisor.
Donna was very proud of her mother and her whole family. We had a wonderful time; it was a special Thanksgiving. Jean, as a mother, would have been proud to know that in the 19 years that I taught at Tennessee, her daughter was my most special student. Donna received something from her mother that inspired her to pursue a distinguished career as the audiologist who would bring hearing services to the children of Arkansas. Donna's many contributions are due in great part to inspiration from her mother.
Sandra and Bobby were good
church friends - lots of sweet memories.
Donna and Joe you are in my prayers.
I remember her sweet grin.
Joe, your Mom sounds like a rockstar! I know she will be missed by many. We are keeping you and Amy, and the boys in our prayers.
Tracy
We are sad to hear of Sandra’s death but rejoice in knowing she’s no longer in pain and is in the presence of her Lord and savior! Praying for peace and comfort for all her loved ones.
Keeping you all in our prayers in the days ahead.
Aunt Sandy will be missed by her Alabama nieces and nephews!
Saddened to hear of Sandra’s passing. My best to the family.
Donna & Joe, Uncle Jim and family, we will miss Aunt Sandy tremendously!! She was loved by everyone that knew her. She had a heart the size of Texas and bigger. She looked after momma so many times along with all our Uncles and always made sure we were all doing ok. The memories I have growing up and our weekends together at each other’s house I’ll never forget, always in each other’s lives.
Love you all, Rest In Peace.
Dale & Pam Brown & family
I have thought of Sandra many times through the years when I pulled out the blanket she made for me in GMAs. She was a beautiful lady and I am sorry for your loss.
Jimmy, may it help to know how our hearts are touched by your loss, and how our thoughts are with you and your family at this sad time. With our deepest sympathy, Bill and Sarah Stokes Esch
Be at peace Sandra for you are now in the place that has no pain, no sorrow, only heavenly days from now on. I wish we could have spent more time together the last 10 years.
Thinking of you.
Love,
Bill & Mary Ann
Thinking of all of you. God’s loving arms are around you for strength, courage, and hope. A big part of our hearts was taken with her. Rest In Peace, Sandra.
We are so sorry for your loss. Sandy was often at our home with Sarah and friends. She was a beautiful soul.
What can I say "Momma" Sandra was one of a kind, and I loved her so much. Working with her was awesome! She was a second mom to a lot of us younger ones coming up in the business. I cannot lie...I played many many tricks on her, and scared the daylights out of her on countless occasions over the years. My catch phrase for her was "Hey Momma". I would say it really loud in the warehouse in front of everyone. She would stare at me with those pretty dark eyes and give me the "I'm gonna whip you, Mark Carter" look. I knew she wasn't ever serious...we just had that bond. I'm glad we kept up with each other after we no longer worked together. Not as often as we should've, but at least we did. Momma Sandra, you will be missed!
Your Mom meant so much to me. Loved her more than words can express. She will be missed by so many who knew her. Wish I was in a position to be there with you Saturday.
Give Jim my love and know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers.