Sonya Burgess Obituary

We still miss you Sonya and your loving memories will forever linger in our hearts and minds! Heaven definitely has gained an angel!

My Aunt, like a mother to me and my sister Makara every time we went to their house, i miss her, i will never forget her

Sending condolences to the family. You will always be in our hearts and minds

Each year around this time I find myself heavy hearted because of the holidays. Family has always been a big part to her. The pain in my heart never goes away completely but with times it’s bearable. Sonya and I are classmates ...Estill High School c/o’91..

Sonya was a beautiful young lady that gave a lot to her community. She is truly missed.

She is my aunt

To the
Burgress family, you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. may God give you strength and comfort you.

Praying espeically for Marcus and the children of Mrs.Burgess for their lost.May god keep and protect you during your time of need.

My thoughts and prayers are with you.

TO THE BURGESS, FAMILY. I WILL BE PRAYING FOR YOU ALL, AND MAY GOD CONTINUE TO BLESS AND PROTECT,EACH AND EVERYONE OF YOU. THE RICHARDSON@GIBBS FAMILY. CHARLESTON S. C.

RIP! We will miss you dearly!

Sincere condolences!

jesus!one thing i know for sure we not here on this earth for long,, cause god have the calling for us,, we truly dont know why, things happen but surely we know god have the final say, we must look towards all the good god have instore for us, an don't keep unset thoughts, cause you pain an over un joy pain an sorrow. praise god through the love you share with her an be encourge that we are humans an we make so many wrong turns, that cause so much un joy in our lives,, even though i know nothing but your love one mrs. sonya, but seeing how the family respond to the victim, she truly was an will always be in this life an the next,, a woman of god, of pure understanding god bless yall an stay strong because god,, is the light an ur strength,, be steadfast in the lord,, an keep ur head up,, an stay shooting because god got you,,, for the good,, glory,,,,

To the Smith and Burgess Family: I pray that God wraps his arms of comfort around you all. You are in my heart and prayers.

I am praying for the entire family! May God cover each one of you with his blood. Keep Sonya memories. Do not know you guys but my heart is heavy as well. God. Blessings!

May God continue to quide and direct you in this most difficult time.

You are in our thoughts and prayers. May God continue to bless and keep you.

Smith and Burgess Family: I am truly sorry for your loss. I pray that God continues to hold you all tight in his arms and comfort you when you find yourself in most need.
Sonya because I know you are looking down now saying "now did it take me going to Heaven to bring Beeker home?" LOL I know it has been 22 years for you and I, but know the way you touched my life in high school along with Juanita I will cherish the memories for the rest of my life. I am glad our families became family. I am proud of all your accomplishments too, you were "The Woman". I love you and I will never forget you. I will see you again one day "Sunshine".

May God Bless you and your family during this time

To the Burgess and Smith Families: I was saddened to hear about Sonya's death. She was such a sweet young lady in high school. My prayers are with the family. May the God of all comfort be with you in the days ahead. I pray that He fills your heart and mind with His peace which surpasses understanding. Just know that He Is Able!!!

I am so going to miss you my friend. I love you and can't wait to see in heaven. You smile or your smile lights up the world. To Rico, Deuce, Mariann and Tyler I love you all.

I would like to offer my deepest sympathy to the Burgess and Smith families. May God nestle you in His warm and safe arms,and His healing hands bring comfort to your broken hearts. You will forever be in my thoughts and prayers.

Lovingly submitted,
Dr. Rena B. Giles-Rice
Former WCSD School Counselor

To the family: husband, children, father and mother, sisters and brother I am so sorry for your lost. May God give you strength and comfort. May God Bless you all.

May God give you the strength to endure during your time of bereavement.

Donyell Jones

Sonya you will truely be missed by your classmates c/o of 1991 we love you.You were one of our most shining stars.

U have touch so many people give us hope that when u live right , treat people with respect , the love of Godand amazing family , God shall open the heavenly Gates ..Take your rest baby girl yourwork is not done nor finish

May your faith in our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ sustain you always as you remember your loved one. My heart goes out to each member of the family. Know that she is safe in the arms of the Master above.

I am sorry for the loss of your wife and our Soror. God is able to do all things.

I am so sorry for the lost of Sonya. She was truly a special person. I will continue to keep the Smith and Burgess family in my prayers.

Our prayers are with the family. It's truly a blessing to have known a beautiful lady. Gone but never forgotten...

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

You are in our thoughts and prayers.

My prayers are with you family.I am so sorry for your loss.May God continue to strengthen you.

Our prayers goes out to the family, we will continue to keep you in our prayers.

You will truly be missed cousin & teammate.

With deepest sympathy…We Thank Mrs. Burgess for her loyalty and service. She will be missed. May God continue giving the Burgess family comfort and strength….(Miss Audrey Davis, Dr. Lurma Swinney..Wilson High School, and Ms. Bertha Davis)

My Prayer goes out to the family. You will be missed Sonya.

G. Colon...EHS(Class of 1980)

You will be missed but never forgotten. C/O "03"

Our prayers goes out to the Burgess Family. We will miss you our fellow Clafinte and friend .

Love,
The Robinson Family C/O '95

Sorry to hear of the passing of your love one...praying the God will continue to bless you as you're going through your grief.

To the Burgess family, you have my deepest sympathy. Sonya will be deeply missed.

Praying the strength of the Lord for the family.

May god keep you all. And we praying and love you all

My prayer goes out to the Burgess family.

We will miss you.

Our Prayers are With You and Your Family.

To Marcus Burgess and Family May GOD continue to bless you in your time of Sorrows.

Please know that you're in my thoughts and prayers today and always. God keep you and bless you and give you peace!

Marcus & Family,
The presence of The Lord is with you and He will see you through. You are in my thoughts & prayers.

Fellow Claflinte & Soror,

To the family of Sonya, she will be be missed. Sonya had a special kind of relationship with my mother the late Maggie johnson- Brown. She always talk about how proud she was of her. Her smile will always light up the sky. We love you and will miss you always.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

The Culick Family

My condolences to the family of Mrs. Sonya Burgess. What a blessing it is to know you. I am grateful for every opportunity that we had talking sports at the coaches clinic and when our teams scrimmaged each other. Rest my fellow clafinite and friend. We love you!!!

A loving wife, mother, daughter, sister, and friend to all. Rest on my fellow Claflinite, rest on.

My Condolences to Mrs. Burgess love ones I did not know her personally but I definitely know she touched so many people hearts. May God be with you all through this difficult time!!!

Whatever you need, know that are here for you.

Sonya,
You are already missed. We never know when God will call us home. Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God; trust also in me. (John 14:1 NIV). We love you so much! Good bye, my friend.

May the peace of God keep you in your time of sorrow.

Dearest Burgess Family,
Praying that God will continue to be the lifter of your heads. Lean on him daily for your strength during these hard times.

To the Family of our Dear Soror..
May you have peace knowing so many have been touch by your lost.

To the family of Sonya you are in our prayers. I pray Gods blessing upon you all. Always remember that God will never forsake you or leave you. I know that she will be watching over you. Family hold each other up. God will be that wife,that mother, that sister, that daughter, and that friend. I will always remember that smile during basketball practice when we were in high school together. Always trust in GOD

We weren't prepared for you to go. You were so full of life to be taken from us so soon. It's still hard to believe. Rest in Peace Sonya. Elizabeth Williams (Hemingway SC)

Praying for the families especially her children, Sonya was one of the sweetest people anyone could have ever met. I will always remember the fun times that we shared when I was a cheerleader and she played basketball. So Rest In Peace Sonya...

What a beautiful Angel here on earth that will truly be missed. I will miss my friend. you have you Touch so many lives.

What a beautiful Angel here on earth that will truly be missed. I will miss my friend. you have you Touch so many lives.

To: The Family of Mrs Burgess, I didn't know her but reading the story I am saddened by this and wanted to send my LUV!!!

You have our deepest, heartfelt sympathy in the tragic loss of Mrs. Burgess. May God comfort you.

In loving memory of a wonderful person. Sonya, we love you so much and will miss you terribly.

The Jacksons

My PRAYERS are with you and your Family.I will always remember as a very loving and friendly person.When i was working for for Kingstree Recreation Facility,arriving in my office to sign her kids of for baseball and softball,she always had a beautiful smile on her face.We will all truly miss her.God Bless You ALL.

I am not familiar with the Burgessw/Smith families however, I sense the love and dediction that Mrs. Burgess had for the children that she encountered daily. May the Grace of God be upon the family of Mrs Sonya Burgess.

Praying that God gives you strength during your time of loss.

You will be missed. May your light continue to shine through your legacy.

My thoughts and prayers are with the Burgess and the Smith family in your time of sorrow. God makes no mistakes! Rico, if you need me for anything, you know I got your back. God bless you all

I love you Coach/Mom/Mentor and miss you so much. I was recently saying how I have to come home before deployment to see you. I'm steadily praying for your immediate and everyone else too, for we all are family. God will pull us all through, we got this!!

I don't know the Family, but i want to send out my prayers. This is a Beautiful Family. Mrs Burgess sounds like she was a Glorified Woman. Be Blessed.

I do not know your family but I have been reading about your family member's tragic death. My heart is breaking for all of you, especially her innocent children who will never know their mother. Please accept my condolences and my prayers.

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

God bless the Smith & Burgess family during there time of bereavement.

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

the family is in our prayers

My thoughts and prayers are with you Marcus, your children and your entire family. God is with you and your family. He will always hold you close in his arms. Sonya will be missed.

Ms.sonya burgess we will miss you dearly you was one of the best and god with have a special place for you in heaven. And to you coach burgess and your kids very sorry for your lost.

My prayers go out to the Smith and Burgess Family. She will be missed. I remember her so well from college. I use to live next door to her in Corson Hall my freshman year and she would always tease me about going home every weekend. Sonya you are loved, but you have definitely earned your wings....

Sorry,about your lost.Keeping you and the family in prayer.Sonya was a beautiful person.missing you little ANGEL.

Praying bessing upon the entire family. WRIGHT AND BROWN LENA SC

Sonya, you will be sorely missed. God bless you and God bless Rico and the babies. Love you all like family!