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Sonya Howard Obituary
Sonya liked to cook and bake and she loved being around her family. She loved to crack jokes and play games on people.
She is survived by two children, Robert Smith and Sena Crowe. Three grandchildren Fate Smith, Stylez Smith, and Aubrey'onna Smith.
She is preceded in death by her mother Janet (Carter) Banta and father William Smith, brothers Hershel Humphrey, Allen Humphrey, Toya Clark, as well as a niece Shaun Dodson, and nephew Edwin Brooks, Sr.
She is survived by her daughter Sena Crowe, Robert Smith, and several friends including special companion Robert Crowe, Sister LaVonda (Andrew) Jordan, Theresa (Daniel) Tyler, Robin Avery, Yvetta Mayo, Brother Eric (Crystal) Humphrey, Turron Humphrey, Derrick Humphrey, and Reggie Robinson, step-sister Karen (Jessie) Bray, and step-brother James Wall and host of cousins and nieces.
A celebration of life will be held Friday April 11 at 11:00am at Littleton & Rue Funeral Home.
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