Sonya White

Born: Mon., Jan. 29, 1951
Died: Tue., May 14, 2019


Visitation

10:00 AM to 12:00 PM, Fri., May 17, 2019
Location: Murphy-Parks Funeral Home


Funeral Service

12:00 PM Fri., May 17, 2019
Location: Murphy-Parks Funeral Home


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  Sonya White, 68, of Shelbyville, passed away Tuesday, May 14, 2019 at her residence.

  She was born January 29, 1951 in Madison, IN to Earl J. and Geneva L. (Tucker) Green.

  On June 4, 1971, she married Clifford A. White and he preceded her in death on July 15, 2015.

  Sonya is survived by her son, Colen (Jennifer) White of Shelbyville; daughter, Tonya (Lloyd) Burks of Shelbyville; mother, Geneva Green of Vevay; 3 grandchildren, Zachary White, Chelsea White and Brandon White; sisters, Sharon McClure of Canaan, IN;  Karen Green of Vevay, IN; and Phyllis (Dennis) Chase of Florence, IN; Uncle Kenny Tucker, Aunt Kathy Tucker, both of Vevay; Aunt Darlene Armstrong, of Greensburg; her dog, Sisco Kid of 17 years, and her 4 miniature horses.

  She was preceded in death by her father and husband.

  Sonya was employed at Randall Textron in Greensburg.  She then worked at Ashford Place from 2006, until her retirement in 2012.

   She enjoyed puzzle books.  Sonya was an avid fan of the Chicago Cubs. The highlight of her life was spending time with her grandchildren.

   Visitation will be 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., Friday, May 17, 2019 at Murphy-Parks Funeral Services, 703 S. Harrison St., Shelbyville, IN 46176.

  Funeral services will follow at noon at the funeral home.

  She will be laid to rest next to her husband, Clifford, in the Heroes of Honor and Glory section in Whispering Hope Memorial Gardens and Cremator.

  Memorial contributions may be made to Wounded Warriors, Shelby County Cancer Association, St. Jude’s Children Research Hospital or Shelbyville Shelby County Animal Shelter.

  Funeral Directors, Greg, Sheila, and Stuart Parks are honored to serve the White family.

  Online condolences may be shared at www.murphyparks.com.

 

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Judy Buster
   Posted Wed May 15, 2019
my thoughts and prayers are with the family .. Sorry for the loss.. Sonya was a dear friend to me and she will be missed dearly..R.I.P Sonya ..

Glenda Cline
   Posted Tue October 29, 2019
Sonya was my Mom's best friend, Gloria McFadden. Sonya was a sweet lady and so funny! I remember she stayed with me and my Mom when I was in labor with our first daughter Marissa September 8, 1997. I'm so sorry to her family. My Dad also worked with Cliff at V.T.I. , Mike McFadden.

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