Sonya Graves Obituary
Sonya Lee (Durbin) Graves
joined her loved ones in Heaven on Monday, December 15, 2025. She was born on July 3, 1969, to the late Charles and Shirley Mae (O’Conner) Durbin.
Sonya was preceded in death by her parents; her sisters, Vonda Hollman and Vickie McGaha; and her brothers, Jr. Durbin and Sam Durbin.
She is survived by her brother-in-law, Robert McGaha; nephews, Bryan (Keri Jo) McGaha and Michael (Kara) Durbin; niece, Jennifer Anderson; great-nieces, Haley McGaha, Trinity (Ayden) Ferguson, and Zoey McGaha; great-nephews, Bryan McGaha and Bryson McGaha; her special friend, Tonya Pendergraff ; and many additional family members and friends who will miss her dearly.
Sonya was an avid animal lover and the best mother to her beloved fur babies, Sophie, Barkley, and Luca. In her free time, she enjoyed crocheting, reading, doing her nails, and shopping around town with Bobby. She was a proud postal clerk in West Chester, Ohio, where she dedicated 27 years of service before retiring in March of 2025. Sonya took great pride in her work and the relationships she built over the years.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, January 3rd, at 2:00 p.m. at the Collinsville Community Center, with Pastor David Glaub officiating.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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