Photo courtesy of Ruby Funeral Services & Crematories, Inc.
Springfield, Illinois
Feb 12, 1988 – Jul 6, 2024
Sonya Lynaye Wilburn-Massey 36, departed this life on July 6, 2024 at HSHS St. John's Hospital. She was born February 12, 1988 in San Diego, CA, the daughter of Donna Massey and James Wilburn.
She was a member of Second Timothy Baptist Church. She was a very devoted mother. She loved to do hair and spend time with her family. Sonya retired from J& J Gaming in Springfield, IL.
She was preceded in death by; grandparents; Raymond(Jeanette)Massey and Felix(Hattie) Wilburn.
She leaves to cherish memories; son; Malachi Hill Massey of Springfield, IL, daughter; Jeanette Massey of Springfield,IL, mother; Donna Massey of Springfield, IL, father; James(Renee) Wilburn, sister; Eva Wilburn, Khadijh Wilburn-Allen, and Breeanna(Joe)Toles and several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, other family members and friends.
Funeral Services Friday July 19, 2024
Visitation:9:00am-10:00am
Service:10:00am-11:00am
Ruby Funeral Services & Crematories
1520 East Washington Street
Springfield, IL 62703
Pastor Cary Beckwith Officiating
https://vimeo.com/event/4458952
Interment
Oak Hill Cemetery
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Happy Heavenly Birthday to you, Queen! May God continue to embrace you and console your family.
Tanya Pendergrass-Walker
February 12, 2025 | Batterboro, NC
God Bless and Keep this family and community lifted up in prayers and shelter from such a tragic loss during the grief process. In Jesus name
Justice shall serve the purposes of God Amen
shelly jackson
February 09, 2025 | Euclid, OH | Friend
I am praying Jesus gives comfort and strength to Ms. Sonya Massey's family and friends. I am so sorry this happened to her. Ms. Massey had a beautiful loving spirit that I could see ( from watching the police video/body cam 16 hours before her fatal death). Ms. Massey loves Jesus and was blessings everyone she spoke with on on that video. Rest sweet angel you are in God's loving arms now.
Elder, Dr. Nettie Echols
September 09, 2024 | Opelika, AL
To the family and friends of Sonya Massey, I feel
safe to say that we (the country) continue to grieve with you and speak her name. She matters. She will always matter. And, her life will be remembered not for how she passed but for how she lived. Prayers for comfort from Maryland.
R. Edwards
August 11, 2024 | College Park, MD
Just Want To Say To Ms Massey Family Im Deeply Sorry For What Happened You Have My Deepest Sympathy I Can Relate Cause I Also Have Special Needs So This Hits Hard For Me I'm Going To Keep You Guys In My Prayers Love You Guys
Jamison D Bryant
Loganville Georgia
Jamison Bryant
August 09, 2024 | Loganville, GA | Friend
Rest in peace beautiful angel. You will never be forgotten and we will continue to fight for justice for you!! My deepest and heartfelt condolences to your children family and friends.
Dottie Barnett
August 08, 2024 | CT
God Bless you all.
Diana Ovington
August 07, 2024 | Thayer, IL | Friend
Such a tragedy this is. I am so sorry and send prayers and Blessings to you all. God Bless.
Diana Ovington
August 07, 2024 | Thayer, IL | Friend
Sonya will never be forgotten. I didn’t know her, but I know she deserved a long, beautiful life. My community is holding a vigil in honor of Sonya tonight, as well as the other victims of police violence and racism. Sending all my love to Sonya’s loved ones. She lives in our hearts and her life will make change in this world.
Anisa C
August 01, 2024 | San Diego | Acquaintance