Christine Sanchez

It is with great sadness that we share the passing of our Mom, Martha Christine Hoyt Sanchez (Christine), 77, of Opelika, AL, who left us peacefully on August 29, 2024, at Emory St. Joseph Hospital in Atlanta, GA. She was surrounded by her loving family after a short but courageous battle with an aortal tear.

Christine was born to William and Martha Hoyt in South Bend, IN, on March 3, 1947. She graduated from James Whitcomb Riley High School in 1964 and worked as a secretary and mother her entire life.

Christine was married for 34 years to her soulmate, John Sanchez, who preceded her in death on September 12, 2014.

Christine, Mom, was absolutely the heart of our home and family. She raised the three of us: Emi (36), John (42), and Don (51), and you could always count on her to brag about one or more of us, or maybe all of us at the same time. She was the quintessential caregiver, always taking care of those around her. We are all blessed to have been raised in a loving home and become the adults we are today in her likeness. As a grandmother to Kanan (2) and Hugh (7), she was the "fun gamma," always playing and spoiling them rotten.

Obviously, her departure comes as a great shock and a deep wound. It is gravely felt by her entire family and countless others who loved her deeply.

Goodspeed Mom! We will see you in heaven and once again rejoice together.