Sonia Fay Henry

February 11, 1955 - July 18, 2020

Sonia, age 65, went to her heavenly home July 18, 2020. Sonia was a native and lifelong resident of Ponchatoula. Sonia sang and served in her church and was active in her community. She was also an avid fund-raiser for many organizations. Sonia was an active member of the Ponchatoula Chamber of Commerce and enjoyed serving on the Strawberry Festival Board. She retired as a paraprofessional from the School Board and then worked as a nurse’s aide, among other jobs. Family and friends have great memories of traveling with Sonia and her mother. Sonia is already dearly missed by all who knew and loved her. Sonia’s dear mother, Nelda Joiner Henry passed away just days after Sonia’s death. Sonia is preceded in death by her father, John Stuart Henry; grandparents, Fred and Carrie Joiner Sr., and Charles and Phoeba Henry. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Wesley Chapel UMW. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend a visitation from the Chapel of Brandon G. Thompson Funeral Home, Ponchatoula Saturday, August 1, 2020 beginning at 10:00 a.m. until the start of the Funeral Service at 1:00 p.m. Interment to follow in Sandhill Cemetery.