Obituaries

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 is 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 will be held Saturday, January 11, 2024, at 11:30 until the time of her service at 12:00 noon at St. Paul Holiness Church, 2383 Martin Lane, Axton, VA 24054. Pastor Barry Dillard will be the 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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