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1946
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Sonya Bartlett Obituary
June 8, 1946 - May 12, 2024
Owensboro, KENTUCKY - Sonya Bartlett, 77, of Owensboro, passed away on Sunday, May 12, 2024 while under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. She was born on June 8, 1946 in Woodford, KY to the late H.C. and Irene Ford Shipp. Sonya enjoyed landscaping her yard and being in the water, whether in her pool or at the ocean, but most of all she loved her family and being with the grandkids.
In addition to her parents, Sonya was preceded in death by, her brother, Tommy Shipp and sister, Karen Bocard.
Survivors include her husband of 58 years, Gary Bartlett; two sons, Jason Bartlett (Julie) and Brian Welp (Ginger); four grandchildren, Madison Grace Bartlett, Avery Elizabeth Haskins (Tay), Ansley Welp and Allie Welp; and one great-grandchild, Kylen Haskins.
Memorial Service will be at 2:00pm (EST) on Saturday, May 25, 2024 at New Hope Baptist Church, 3825 Tyrone Pike, Versailles, KY 40383. Visitation will be from 1:00pm - 2:00pm (EST) on Saturday at the church.
James H. Davis Funeral Home and Crematory, Owensboro, is in charge of her arrangements.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks for expressions of sympathy to be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, Tennessee 38105-9959, Alzheimer's Association, Kaden Tower, 6100 Dutchman's Lane, Suite 401, Louisville, KY 40205-3284, or Hospice of Western Kentucky, 3419 Wathens Crossing, Owensboro, KY 42301.
Online messages of condolences may be made at www.davisfuneralhome.com
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Moni Smith (Updike)
June 20, 2024
Gary and Family, so sorry to hear of the loss of Sonya. Gary, dad would always talk about the good ole days. I´ll be praying for you and the family! Please let me know if you need anything. Moni Smith ( Updike )
Dan Bitters
May 15, 2024
We´re very sorry for your loss. Praying for God´s comfort and strength. Dan Bitters and family
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