Sonya T. Wilson, 53, of Martin Lane, Axton, VA departed from this life on Tuesday, December 31, 2024, at Stanleytown Health and Rehab. She was born on October 22, 1971, to Betty Martin Wilson and the late Herbert Wilson in Martinsville, VA.
In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, George Wilson, Sr. and Mary Frances Wilson, and her maternal grandparents, Bishop Edward C. Martin, Sr. and Bessie Dillard Martin.
Sonya was a graduate of Laurel Park High School, class of 1989. She was a member of St. Paul Holiness Church in Axton, VA where she participated in the church choir.
Those left behind to cherish her memory include, her Mother of the home, one brother, Ron Wilson (Misty) of Garland, TX; two uncles, Edward Martin, Jr.(Debra) of Martinsville, VA, and George Wilson of Callands, VA; one aunt, Virginia (Howard) Garrett of Cascade, VA; two nieces, Cameron Wilson and Coi Wilson of Garland, TX; and a host of other relatives and friends.
A visitation service will be held on Wednesday, January 15, 2025, at 12:30 p.m. until the time of the funeral service at 1:00 p.m. at the C.R.V. Memorial Chapel at Hairston Funeral Home, with Pastor Barry Dillard, Eulogist. The interment will follow at St. Paul Holiness Church Cemetery.
A public viewing will be held on Friday, January 10, 2025, at Hairston Funeral Home between the hours of 1 p.m. until 5 p.m. Other times, the family will receive friends at the home of her Mother, 1067 Martin Lane, Axton, VA 24054. Live streaming of the funeral service will be available at Hairston Funeral Home live via Facebook.
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Our condolences and prayers to Sis. Betty Wilson and family. May Jesus give you strength and comfort during your time of bereavement and the days to come. Pastor Sylvan and Mother Donna Moyer
Our condolences and our prayers for your loss. Although we could not be there, our hearts and love are with you all. Dorothy and Shannon Dudley
Greetings,
I am wishing you all peace in this time. I am sending you all love and strength in knowing that Sonya is free from suffering and flying with her dad and grandparents. May the memories of her fun-loving and gentle spirit bring you comfort and may you find solace in the love that surrounds you. I love you all deeply. Be well and take care of each other.
Alexis (Lexx) Adams
Prayers for the family and friends; Sonya and I graduated high school together and she was always the sweetest person. Praying for comfort during your time of loss
My condolences to Betty and family. So sorry to hear of your lost. Also my family on the Wilson side, Sonya will be missed. Praying for our family and strength. Valerie (Libby Little) Kellam
I am so sorry for your loss. My sincere condolences to the Wilson and Martin family. SONYA was such a sweet girl. May God hold her in his arms. Sending prayersππΌππΌππΌFrances Green
Betty π so saddened about the loss of your lovely daughter π₯ remaining of family/friends have my utmost sympathy prayers and love (Richetta A.Hairston/Bassett Va)
May the Lord comfort you Betty and Ron,the Wilson and Martin family through this difficult time. My heart and prayers are with you I love you dearly. Rest on my sweet friend Sonya I love you β€οΈ Stacey Watkins
Sending my deepest condolences to Betty and the entire Wilson family, other relatives, and friends.Take your rest my sweet friend Sonya no more pain β€οΈ ππ
To Betty, Ron and family, I am deeply saddened to hear of Sonya's passing. I will always cherish her memory as my older cousin that I had so much fun with growing up and into our high school years. May she rest in Heavenly peace. Kim Gunter Bell
We are so sorry to hearthis about Sonya..she always had that affectionate smile whenever you walked into her room. Praying for the Lord JESUS to wrap HIS arms around you Sis Betty, Elder Edward Lee, the rest of Family and her faithful phone companion Troy..to comfort you and give you strength during this time and days to come ππΎππΎπππ
JR & Marie ..the Robertson Family
Praying for you family that God strengthen you and keep you. In the short time I knew Sonya she was always respectful and nice. God bless and know that God has you in the palm of His hand. William and Ella Stockton.
Sending my condolences to the family during this time of loss. God is able to give you comfort during this difficult time and in the days ahead. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Gladys King
I'm so sorry to hear of the passing of Sonya, to Betty Ron and the entire Wilson and Martin family please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers may God comfort you in the days and weeks ahead ππ½ Love Laura Tinsley
Heartfelt PRAYERS AND CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILIES
I'm so sorry to hear of the passing of sister Sonya my condolences and prayers to sister Betty and the Wilson and Martin family she will be greatly missed may God bless and comfort you today and the week's ahead.π
I'm so sorry to hear of the passing of sister Sonya my condolences and prayers to sister Betty and the Wilson and Martin family she will be greatly missed may God bless and comfort you today and the weeks ahead.π
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