Sonya Marie Connolly

Sonya Marie Connolly obituary, Springfield, MO

Sonya Marie Connolly

Sonya Connolly Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Walnut Lawn Funeral Home - Springfield on Apr. 5, 2025.

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Sonya Marie Connolly, age 45, Springfield, Missouri, passed away March 28, 2025, in Kansas City, Kansas. Sonya was born in Springfield, Missouri to Phillip Neal Connolly and Mary Kay Bellinger on July 18, 1979.
She went to school and graduated from Glendale High School and then went on to work at the Springfield Workshop.
Sonya is survived by her dad and step-mom, Phillip & Teresa Connolly; sister, Tabra Connolly; brothers, Dustin Connolly, Nathan Connolly, and Jacob Connolly.
She was an avid bowler, loved to swim and loved art and movies.
Sonya will be missed by all who knew and loved her.
A family-directed Celebration of Life will be held at Sunshine Lanes on April 19, 2025 from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to ARC of the Ozarks.
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