Photo courtesy of Swartz Funeral Home - Flint
Flint, Michigan
Feb 18, 1944 – Dec 27, 2019
VAUGHN, Sonjia L. - Of Flint Township, age 75, passed away late Friday evening, December 27, 2019 at Ascension Genesys Hospital.
Funeral service will be held 11am Friday, January 3, 2020 at the Swartz Funeral Home, 1225 West Hill Road, Flint.
Burial in Sunset Hills Cemetery.
Visitation 6-8pm Thursday and 10am Friday until the time of the service at the funeral home.
Sonjia was born in Flint, Michigan on February 18, 1944, the daughter of the late Harry and Ada (Baker) Young. She retired from Flint Public Schools after teaching Special Education for 30+ years. Sonjia enjoyed her many cats, Dr. Quinn Medicine Woman, being a contributing member of the Joe Lando Fan Club and of course all of her grandchildren.
Left behind to cherish her memories are her son and daughter-in-law, Michael (Terri) Richard, Sheri Richard;
Her grandchildren, Joshua (Katie) Richard, Aaron (Tiffany) Richard, Shawn (Anne) Richard, Michael Richard, Daniel Richard, Shandar (Vic) Hancock, Sharalyn (Zach) McNutt, Travis McGinnis;
Her great-grandchildren, Ava, Bailey, Wyatt, Isaiah, Noah, Luke, Lilee, Kaden, Ryah, Landen, Zachy, Tristen, Keegan, Addyson, and Keiyra.
In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by her husbands, Donald Richard Sr. and Duane Vaughn; and also her son Donald Richard Jr.
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Sonjia was my cousin and I still remember her caring for our Grandma Baker. My Dad Charles Baker passed on Dec 26, and he always talked about what a good person Sonjia was and how she took care of his mother Cora Baker. Sonjia will be missed by all that knew her.
Gary Baker
January 02, 2020 | Flint Township, MI
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Gary Baker Baker
January 02, 2020 | Flint Township, MI
I never met you but we chatted a lot on massager we talk about your cats and life in general will miss you and our chats , RIP to such a loverly person
Pat Phelps
January 02, 2020 | England
She was a pleasure to talk with every Friday and Sunday in the JLFC. I couldn't wait to hear more stories about her cats and family. She will be greatly missed.
Alicia H
January 01, 2020 | Brewster, NY | Friend
I have not seen her in many years but I remember her fondly. My heart and love goes out to her family
Darlene Hoeppner
December 31, 2019 | Durand, MI | Family
My condolences to Sonjia's family,we attended Utley school ,and graduated from Ainsworth in 62. Her & husband to be, Don "Hoop" Richards, were two of the kindest kids in school.They have left a legacy of several grand & great grandchildren to remember them both. Also her life,s work with special needs children,was a gift to them,from a loving child of God,who has called her home,to rest in peace.
Tom Harmon
December 30, 2019 | St. Helen, MI | Classmate
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Sharron Ibbotson
December 30, 2019 | Rose City,Michigan | Friend
To Sonjia's Family,
I still remember all the days I spent at Sonjia's home. It was always after school. She lived with her Grandma. I liked going to her home. It was so quiet and peaceful compared to mine. Sonjia would give me a piano lesson at every visit, but I did not have a piano to practice at home. We did our school work together. Sonja was very intelligent. My extracurricular activities (Sports and Debate Club) divided our time. We went our separate ways after...
Margaret Carlisle
December 30, 2019 | Lakeland, FL | Classmate
Sonjia always with an open door for us kids. Man we gave her a hard time growing up. Thank you Sonjia for putting up with all of our crap. She sure rocked raising all of us by herself.
Niki Lunch
December 29, 2019 | Young, AZ
