Sonia Charaletta Johnson- Black ascending from her earthly home on Saturday August 21, 2021, at 11:08 am EST, surrounded by her loved ones at Kettering Medical Center, Dayton Ohio.
Sonia was born on July 3, 1968, in Lewisburg TN to Sarah M. Johnson of Shelbyville and James W. Murray, Sr. of Nashville TN.
Sonia graduated from Shelbyville Center High School in 1986. She obtained her Associates Degree in Medical Billing and Coding. She worked for over 20 years for Tyson Inc. in Shelbyville TN. Sonia received her certification as a Certified Ambulance Documentation Specialist during her employment with Kettering Health Networks, Dayton Ohio.
Sonia accepted her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ at an early age.She accepted her calling into the ministry at Church of the FirstBorn where she served under Pastor Keith Ireland until God lead her to Believers Faith Fellowship where Pastor Jason Scales is the Shepard. She was a faithful member of Believers Faith Fellowship where she served as Church Administrator until shemoved to Dayton Ohio where she was a member of Progressive Baptist Church and served as Church Administrator there as well. Although her body fell ill her faith in God never wavered.
Sonia is proceeded in death by her Maternal Grandparents Virginia Braden and RG Johnson and her Parental Grandparents Lilian and Ben Murray, and brother James William Murray, Jr.
Sonia leaves to Cherish: Husband: Allium Black Dayton Ohio; Sons: Kavaris Kelso, Sr. and Jamal Carter (Bianca) Dayton Ohio; Grandchildren: Kavaris Jr, Willow, and Gypsy; Sisters:Tamika Johnson- Murfreesboro TN, Vonderri Morris- Huntsville AL, and Tabitha Murray- Atlanta GA; Brothers: James W. Murray, Jr. (deceased), Joshua (Yasmine)Murray -Atlanta GA, Jonathan Murray -Winchester TN and Jermaine Murray-Nashville TN. A host of Aunts, Uncles, Nieces, Nephews, Cousins, and Friends.
Sonia also leaves to Cherish special friends: Vanassa Gainey, DeSherri Braden and Desiree Mears, fellow sister in the gospel Minister Lisa Sanders.
Memorial Services will be held at Believers Faith Fellowship- Shelbyville TN located at 2011 South Cannon Boulevard,Shelbyville TN 37160 Saturday August 28, 2021 @ 1:00pm CST. Repass to immediately follow for the family.
Mask are Required for those in attendance.
Professional arrangements entrusted to W.E. Lusain Funeral Home and Crematory.