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Sonya Hodges Obituary
April 11, 1962 - February 21, 2023
Columbia, South Carolina - Homegoing Celebration for Sonya Renae Hodges will be held 2:00 PM, Tuesday, February 28, 2023 at Bostick-Tompkins Funeral Home, Columbia, South Carolina. Interment will follow at Greenlawn Memorial Park, Columbia, South Carolina. Public viewing will be held Monday, February 27, 2023 from 2-5 PM at Bostick-Tompkins Funeral Home.
Sonya transcended into glory surrounded by her children on February 21, 2023. Sonya was born April 11, 1962 to the late Aubrey Thompson Hodges and John Wesley Smith Sr.
Sonya was educated in the Richland County public school system graduating from Dreher High School. She attended Columbia College, graduating with a Bachelors in Public Affairs. She received certifications in Disaster Preparedness and Recovery and International Humanitarian Law.
Sonya was an avid historian, the sole restorer of the Child's Cemetery, chairwoman of the 371st Infantry Regiment WW1-Colored, and the author of three books. Her greatest legacy was honoring her homestead, The Original Frogtown community of Shannon Annex. Sonya traveled orating and assisting in various projects, including but not limited to: the Cornbread Jubilee, Celebration of Breads, the American Red Cross, and participant in the Agriculture census through the USDA. Sonya was a member of the Sertoma Club and former co-founder alongside John Bradley (deceased) of Veterans Formation at Bethlehem Baptist Church.
Sonya leaves to cherish her ten children : Aaron Hodges, Aubrey Colena Scipio, Terry D. (Alexis) Scipio II, Theresa (Jonathan) Scipio, Gerrie Latonya Green, Robert Miguel Sayles, Keyanna (Conar) Mikell-Scott, Mary Brianna (John) Chappell, Kwanda Grantham (Sean) Mikell and Rhioanna L. Smith Bacote; brothers, John W. (Hattie) Smith Jr., Franicis O. Hodges, and Melvin S. (Ugertha) Hodges; sisters, Mary (Nathaniel) Casey, Bessie McCloud and Francena Holloway; 18 grandchildren and one great-grandchild; sisters-in law, Alma Smith and Sherry Hodges. She was preceded in death by her devoted companion Robert Lee "Crab" Bacote Sr., and brothers Malachai Smith, Nathaniel Eugene Hodges, and Marion Hodges; sister Nancy H. (Solomon) Hodges- Daniels. To view the full obituary or offer condolences, kindly visit www.bosticktompkinsinc.com
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Memories and Condolences
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Douglas Warner Brazell
February 28, 2023
Rest in Peace Pretty Lady.
I will miss you at the Columbia Breakfasts
North Columbia Community Enrichment Foundation
February 28, 2023
Condolences to the family of Ms. Sonya Renae Hodges. Ms. Hodges conducted numerous sessions to and on behalf of our organization. She was passionate about people knowing their history and generously shared her time and knowledge. She had a unique way of storytelling. Her presentation during an Agriculture and Farm Revival Program was excellent. The history of Kool-Aid pie and the pie she made and shared during the presentation was a bid hit with all in attendance. Thank you Ms. Hodges for your years of service to the community.
Thomas Javis
February 28, 2023
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Clare Curry
February 26, 2023
Deepest Sympathy
Clare Curry & Family
Clare Curry
February 26, 2023
Deepest sympathy to the family
She will be missed
The St Luke AME Church
Lone Star , SC
B Jacobs
February 24, 2023
Condolences to the Hodges family. I remember Sonya very well we were enrolled in The Dental Assisting program in 1980 at Midlands Tec together. Prayers for the family. God Bless
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