White, Sonya
1970 - 2022
This is the story of Sonya “Sonie” Jean White. Sonie was a Beautiful Soul who was born September 8, 1970 to Charles Lee Givens and Delores Givens in Columbus, Ohio. A member of the National Honor Society, she graduated from Mifflin High School in 1988; prior to attending Columbus State Community College for an Associate Degree. Sonie was employed with Pactiv for 20 years where she worked as a Machine Operator. Sonie lived a life full of Love; Laughter; and Prosperity all the while wearing several different hats. She was a giving Mom to her daughters: a gracious Gigi to her grandbabies; a doting daughter; a darling aunt; an amazing sister; a fun niece; a loving companion; and a proud owner of two fur-babies. Sonie had a laugh that would light up the the room and a heart made of pure gold. In addition; Sonie shared an avid love for sports that was unparalleled; rather it was attending an OSU Football Game; a Cleveland Cavs Basketball Game; watching tennis at 4 AM or attending a family member’s sports event; she was there; focused; a commentator and you better not ring her phone until the game was complete. Sonie was an allaround Wonderful Woman who is missed and whose memory will continue to be cherished. Our beloved Sonie went to be with the Lord on January 6, 2022 at the age of 51, in the comfort of her residence. She is preceded in death by father Charles Givens, grandfather
Lawrence Harden, grandmothers Naomi Harden and Hattie Givens. Survived by mother, Delores Givens; daughters, Kourtney White and Kevina White; brothers, Kurtis Givens and Scott (Shalawn) Havener; sisters, Kishia Givens and Gail Havener-williams; grandchildren, Dezion, Amare, Amone, Amier, Amuad, Dekenzie and Dior; a host of uncles; aunts; nieces; nephews; cousins; friends; 2 fur babies; loving companion, Dion Coleman; and a host of other relatives and friends. Visitation 10am and Funeral 11am Tuesday, January 18, 2022 at MARLAN GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE EAST, 5456 E. Livingston Ave (one block east of Noe Bixby, turn North on Lonsdale Rd). Interment at Green Lawn Cemetery. To view the service and video tribute, read the complete obituary, order flowers, and offer condolences to The WHITE/GIVENS Family, visit www.thechapelofpeace. com