Ms. Sonya Lovett, of Marianna, Florida transitioned from life temporal to life eternal on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at her residence.
Ms. Lovett was a member of the Saint Peter Missionary Baptist Church in Sneads, Florida.
To know her was to love her.
Homegoing Celebration of Life services will be held on Saturday, January 3, 2026, at 11:00 AM from the sanctuary of New Galilee Missionary Baptist Church located at 2155 Hwy 73 South in Marianna, Florida 32448 where the Reverend Stephen Andrews is the pastor with the Reverend Matthew Mitchell, officiating.
Interment will be in the Jerusalem African Methodist Episcopal Church Cemetery in Marianna, Florida.
At the family’s request, there will be no public viewing.
She leaves to cherish a lifetime of fond, yet precious memories, a loving and devoted family:
Daughter: Alexis Burch-Mitchell and husband Pastor Matthew Bernard Mitchell of Panama City Beach, Florida
Five Grandchildren: Jaied Burch, Reshard Perryman, Riley Smith, Ryann Smith and Layklyn Mitchell all of Panama City Beach, Florida
Two sisters: Annie Davis of Tampa, Florida and Faye McGowan of Slidell, Lousianna
And a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and many dear friends.
Dear Lovett Family. Sonya was so sweet and I looked forward to seeing her at family events. She was a sweet friend and I know she'll be missed. Prayers and Sympathy to you all.
My condolences to the family. Sonya was a beautiful person with much love.
I'm so deeply sorry for the loss of your mother. Thinking of you and your family
Lovett family we look unto the hills from which cometh our help all our help cometh from the Lord Dr. Lovett.
Sending prayers to you and your entire family. May God wrap his arms around you doing this time. Your mother will truly be missed.
Alexis, I'm so sorry to hear about the passing of your mother Sonya. This news is devastating. It has been a while since I spoke with her. She called and told me about the passing of her sister. You probably don't remember me but I know that you've heard her mention Mrs. Marva. I would love to hear from you at your leisure time. 850-212-3305. Again my condolences to you and your family. May God bless you in this time of bereavement. Marva George
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