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Sonia Bray Obituary

BRAY Sonia Ann Bray, age 76, a loving mother and grandmother, passed away on Wednesday, February 2, 2011 at Riverside Hospital. Sonia was a 1952 graduate of West High School. She enjoyed her time as a volunteer with the Arthritis Foundation, once winning volunteer of the year. Preceded in death by husband Keith, mother Martha Meisner, aunt Francis Ellis. Survived by children, Holly Herron, Bart (Olga) Herron, Scott (Barbara) Bray and Marla (Steve) Varmuza; grandchildren, Lauren, Adam, Samuel, Daniel, Keith, Kevin, Caitlin and Colin; special friends, Diane Wilson, Marty Haas and Janet Estep. Friends may call at JERRY SPEARS FUNERAL HOME, 2693 W. Broad St., Sunday 2-5 p.m., where service will be held 10 a.m. Monday. Interment Sunset Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Columbus Arthritis Foundation, 3740 Ridge Mill Dr., Hilliard, OH, 43026.

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Feb. 3 to Feb. 4, 2011.

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February 8, 2011

You will be in my thoughts and prayers Scott, Barb and family.
Love, Beth Legech

Sandy Anderson

February 6, 2011

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

February 6, 2011

Holly, There are no words for the loss of your mother. I know how close your were. Many prayers for you and your family.

Linda Latscha Holman

Jan Boring

February 5, 2011

Holly, I am very sorry to hear of your mother's passing. You will be in my thoughts and prayers in the coming weeks. JMB

Mark Huckaby

February 4, 2011

Holly, Lauren , Adam, Barb and family: You are in our thoughts. Sonia was special to each of you and you were special to her. She has not left you, but lives on in your hearts and memories. M/L

wilma wadsworth

February 4, 2011

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

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