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Sonya Heyward Obituary

Sonya Heyward N. CHARLESTON - The relatives and friends of Mrs. Sonya Patrice Heyward and those of her husband Morris Heyward; those of her children, Shacoya Alston, Diadra Felder, James Felder, Jr, those of her siblings Wanda (Leon) Brown, William (Lawanda) Salters, Kimberly (Cornelius) Govan, Stacy Salters, Dolly Sparks and William Alston Smalls are invited to attend her home going service on Friday May 29, 2015, 11:00 AM at Wesley United Methodist Church 446 Meeting Street, Rev Anna G. Miller, Pastor. Burial will follow at Monrovia Cemetery, 199 Oceanic Street. Mrs. Heyward will repose this evening from 12 noon-7pm at the Mortuary. Memorial messages may be sent to the family at www.hiltonsmortuary.com. Funeral arrangements by HILTON'S MORTUARY, INC., 1852 E. Montague Ave., N. Charleston, SC 29405; (843) 554-2117 Visit our guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/ charleston

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from May 20 to May 28, 2015.

Memories and Condolences
for Sonya Heyward

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Melissa Reese

May 14, 2020

I miss you so much. Your laughter your beautiful personality

Vivian Rice

May 30, 2015

My God continue to guide our family and uplift us in this time...

Francena Bell

May 29, 2015

MY PRAYER ARE WITH YOU"LL TODAY AND 4EVER KEEP LOOKING YOU TO THE HILLS.

melissa lee

May 29, 2015

An angel I will miss you forever in my heart

May 29, 2015

from roper and the loung family we send our love and prayers to you and family we love ya much

Gwendolyn Rutledge

May 28, 2015

My heart goes out to the Alston/ Heyward family S .I. P.Sonya

pamela grant

May 28, 2015

You'll truly be missed sip sonya

Gwendolyn Rutledge

May 28, 2015

I send this lighted candle for the Alston/Heyward family and my deepest sympathy

Lamaura Brown

May 28, 2015

Your voice and your smile will be sadly missed by your friend Lamaura Brown from north park village you where always a sister to me the only one I could talk to thank you for being a friend to me when nobody else would I love you dearly and God bless the family

Nathan, Yolanda & Alex Williams

May 28, 2015

Earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot heal. Know that our prayers are being sent to comfort & give strength to you at this time.

May 28, 2015

Comfort to your thoughts and heart in time,
"Do not worry over anything, but in everything let the things you have to ask for be made known to God by prayer and petition with thanksgiving."
Elizabeth

S. Washington

May 28, 2015

Sorry for your loss. May the GOD of all comfort be with the family at this time of sorrow.

Marilynn Patillo

May 27, 2015

My heart felt condolences and prayers to the family. I'm so sorry for the loss of your loved one.

Linda Fields

May 23, 2015

Much prayers to the family in their time of bereavement.

Alexis Edwards

May 23, 2015

I will miss you, I remember they used to call us Salt & Pepper

May 22, 2015

"SIP Sonya "u were a wonderful person with a heart and soul of love for every person that came into your life and a smile and laugh that always warm.

Theresa Smart

May 21, 2015

Family,

Sonya was such a true loving person and one way all the time with a smile! Look to God for your strength and trust not in your own understanding.

josephine thomas

May 21, 2015

Knew Sonya for a short time, very sweet
lady, may God abide with you all in your time of sorrow.

Brenda Thomas

May 21, 2015

MY PRAYERS ARE WITH THE HEYWARD FAMILY THE SHORT TIME I KNEW SONYA WAS A GOOD TIME SHE ALWAYS MADE ME SMILE AND ALWAYS PUT OTHERS BEFORE HER SELF MY GOD BE WITH THE FAMILY AND I WILL truely miss you.

Chicquetta Fullilove

May 21, 2015

May God bless you and your family during this difficult time. My prayers go out to you for strength and understanding.

May 21, 2015

My prayers and thoughts are with you at this difficult time. Look to the hills, trust in the Lord, he is your comforter. Sonya was sweet, loving and kind young lady. Always had a smile for you. Brinda Washington, North Charleston Housing Authority. North Chas., S.C.

linda heyward

May 21, 2015

Sonya you will be greatly missed, my heart is so heavy right now but i know God doesn't make any mistakes. Rest In Peace lady.

A Community of Praying Individuals

May 21, 2015

To Shacoya, Daidra, and James, Jr.:

It is evident by the responses that you have received that your mother, Mrs. Sonya Alston-Heyward, was a wonderful woman! May you (her children), along with her husband (Gene), all other family members, friends, neighbors, and former co-workers, be comforted in knowing that Sonya fought a tremendous fight until the very end! Though all of our hearts are saddened by her transition from earth to a greater glory, all of what she brought to each of us will forever be cherished in lasting memories. Your mother did very well with each of you and all of her "adopted / God babies" too! There was never a stranger to her because of the genuine love she had for people. May her life here on earth speak volumes and be remembered through each of you. Continue to make your mother proud by living a life that will forever be pleasing to God! Your entire family is full of loving and caring individuals, so you all will get through this life surrounded by a wealth of love and opportunities to demonstrate that "God-kind of love" that your mother imparted in each of you! Many thanks for sharing your mother with countless others. We love you and are praying for you.

Bianco & Lacquitta Berry

May 21, 2015

Gene, You and your entire family are in our thoughts and prayers.

Wanda Davis

May 21, 2015

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Linda Mason

May 20, 2015

My thoughts and prayers are with the family.

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