Sandy J. Padilla-Johnson

Sandy J. Padilla-Johnson, 80, of Fort Smith, passed away Saturday, May 9, 2020. She was born April 8, 1940 in Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico to Felipe and Vidalia Astacio’ Padilla. She was of the Pentecostal faith.

She was a retired bookkeeper for the Kendall Corporation for 15 years and had previously worked for the Trooper Corporation as a seamstress for 20 years. Sandy was a loving mother who cared about everybody more than herself. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Louis Johnson; and two brothers, Alberto Astacio-Padilla and Felix Padilla.

Her services will be private, Interment will be at the Fort Smith National Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home in Fort Smith. Public viewing to be announced.

She is survived by her son, Joe Padilla of Fort Smith; three sisters, Nidia and Carmen Padilla, both of Puerto Rico and Dally Padilla of Brooklyn, NY; four grandchildren, Kelsey, Joseph, Jr., Breanna and Michael Padilla.

Memorial Contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 10201 W. Markham, Little Rock, AR 72205.