Sonya R. Cooksey passed away in her home on December 3rd, 2023. Sonya is predeceased by her father Bruce Coggins. She is survived by her three children, Jason Johnson, Chelsea McKnight, and Bryan Caraway. She is also survived by her mother, Melbay Jackson, and sister Sherri Smith.
A private memorial service will be held at a later date. Her family asks in lieu of flowers, and donations in her loving memory to be made to Mt. Horeb Church in Lexington, SC, or Fulton Presbyterian located in Greer, SC.
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