Sonya Elaine Hedgepeth departed this life August 30, 2020 in Philadelphia, PA where she resided all of her adult life. Sonya was the second oldest child of the late Foye M. Hedgepeth and the late Mildred Crews Hedgepeth Russ. She was born July 31, 1950 in Durham, NC. Sonya graduated from Hillside's class of 1968 and later graduated from Temple University with Bachelor and Master degrees.

Funeral service will be held at Immanuel Temple, 2102 S. Alston Ave., on Tuesday, September 15, 2020 at 12:00 noon, family visitation will be from 11:00 am to 12:00 noon.

Masks are to be worn and social distancing required at all meetings with family, friends and services.

All acts of kindness are appreciated during this difficult time, but we ask that you contact the family before sending flowers. Flowers will not be accepted on behalf of the family at Holloway Memorial Funeral Home