February 6, 2026 - True friends are rare and I was lucky enough to have one. She listened without judgment, laughed without reservation, and supported without hesitation. My friend showed up when it mattered most, offering quiet strength or loud cheer, depending on what the moment called for. Life’s milestones felt sweeter with her by my side. And now, life feels changed without her. This tribute honors not just who she was but what she meant—to me, to everyone who knew her. Her legacy isn’t in big accomplishments, but in the small, lasting impressions left on our hearts. A conversation that lingers. A memory that brings warmth. A presence that still feels near. Losing a friend like Sandra Hinson Lattham leaves an ache—but her love leaves a gift I’ll carry forever.
It's been three years since her transition on January 27.
Joan Garrett
