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Sonya Yvonne McClain

Sonya McClain Obituary

McCLAIN On June 2, 2008 Sonya Yvonne McClain went to rest high on that mountain with her Lord Jesus Christ after a lengthy battle with cancer. Sonya was born March 13, 1960 at the Naval Air Station in Jacksonville. She was a member of Edgewood Heights Baptist Church. She was employed with Blue Cross & Blue Shield for 27 years. Sonya was preceded in death by her loving mother Collene Arnold but left many wonderful memories to be cherished by her daughter Stephanie Martin, father Wallace Arnold, two sisters Patricia Bennett (Blane) and Julie Anderson (Chris) and many nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 4-7:00 p.m., Thursday, June 5 at Hardage-Giddens Funeral Home, Edgewood Chapel. The funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, June 6 at Edgewood Heights Baptist Church with interment in Jacksonville Memory Gardens. Funeral arrangements are by the Hardage-Giddens Funeral Home, 729 S. Edgewood Avenue. 388-2711. Please Sign the Guestbook @ Jacksonville.com

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Published by Florida Times-Union on Jun. 5, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for Sonya McClain

16 Entries

TRISH BENNETT (your loving sister)

June 11, 2008

Stephanie, Scott, Daddy, Blane, Julie and Chris.

I can't say anything to stop the pain or take it away I know so I decided to place here what I said in church so that you could have it always.

To my Angel, my dearest sister Sonya.

There are not word's to say how much you are loved and missed.

If love could change the way things are you would have lived forever and we would have gone so far.

You would know that I am alway's here and that I'll always love you and I would always care.

But love doesn't change things or stop the pain. My only hope now is that you know I will never let go.

Even when your not in my sight, you are in my thoughts every day and night.

Love is what will keep you here and make me so thankful for all that we shared.

Even when I cry, I know you are still by my side.

Sonya, I have to go for now but please always know...

There are no goodbye's only LOVE!!!

Your loving sister,
Trish

Sonya I miss your smile, your love and support that you have always given me!! You always helped me through thick and thin as they say. I keep thinking about football season... You are such the biggest Jaguar Fan (I guess we need to add momma in there). They just don't know what they are missing!!! It has been so hard to imagine the games without you but I had to remember that when I am sitting there watching the game you are right by my side. You have such wonderful friends and I want to thank each and everyone of them for all that they have done. I love them all so much. Rest easy and please ask Jesus to make a place for me. I love you with all of my heart and I miss you more than I can say.

Only Love
Trish

Cassandra Crews

June 10, 2008

Dear Julie & Family,
Please know that my prayers are with you during this time. What a bittersweet homegoing....bitter that you've lost your dear sister yet sweet in knowing she is with the Lord and no longer held prisoner in an earthly body that caused such pain. May the Lord bless and comfort each of you as only He can.
Know that my family and I are here if you need anything.

Rom. 8:38-39

Kathy Munster

June 8, 2008

Sonya and I were such good friends through out our 6 years at Pinedale Elementary and Junior High, but we grew up and lost touch as friends sometimes do, but I thought of Sonya often. I am very saddened by this news and I wish I could have attended the service. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with everyone in the family at this time. The world has lost another wonderful and sweet person.
May God bless you all,
Kathy Munster
Phil: 4:13

sherry davis

June 6, 2008

Mrs.Sonya was a sweet person and will be missed.my prayers are with the family.just remeber shes with God now and in no more pain. i know it hurts so don't be afraid to cry. i lost my brother 7 years ago so i understand. when you feel down talk to God it helps, Hes there for you. lots of love

Deborah Turner

June 6, 2008

The Family of Sonya
This is truly a sad time for everyone who knew Sonya. She was a very good friend to me when I moved to Jacksonville. I remember staying the night at her home. I remember walking to school with her at Pinedale. I remember her trying to teach me how to cook ( that was not a easy job for her, because I did not know anything about cooking or doing any type of laundry it was always fun just going over to the Arnolds house I aways was able to learn something new)
I remember always knowing that she was what a good friend was and she was always their for anyone who needed her. If I close my eyes I can see all the good times we had in the pool and when we went camping at the beach. The time I spent the night with her and all of the talks we had.
I remember all the love she had for her first love of her life, and for her daughter.
The pain she had is now all gone and she no longer has to worry about anything going wrong, her and her mom are hugging each other up in heaven.
Always remember the good times and the smile she had, she will always be with all of us in our heart and in our thoughts. One day we will all meet again and their will be lots of hugs and tears.
The class of 78 (Robert E. Lee) has lost a good friend and a great class mate.
God Bless each and everyone of you in this time of sorrow. Just remember to take it one day at a time.
Take care of yourself
Love always Deborah (Pinholster) Turner

Tonya Roth

June 5, 2008

I know that you all are still mourning the loss of your mama and regret that you have to endure yet another loss. Your family is in our prayers. After a long fight, Sonya has went home to be with God and her mama! Hold on to that and you will make it through. Listen closely and you will hear them singing and dancing....

Lisa Whichard

June 5, 2008

Dear Patricia and Julie Ann,
My deepest sympathy goes out to you both. I know what it is like to lose a sister. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. If you need anything, please let me know.
Lisa Harrell Whichard

Anita Nebeling

June 5, 2008

Family of Sonya I extend my heartfelt condolences to you. I had the great fortune of working with Sonya at BCBS for several years before she got sick. I respected her as a person loved her like a sister. she was there for me at a time I needed a friend. she will be truly missed she was a great person and she touched so many lives. I know she is in a better place cradled in God's arms. I do pray for you dear family and wish you well.

Holly Minchew

June 5, 2008

I was so sad to hear Sonya had passed away. I know she is in Heaven and in no more pain. I'm so glad she had family/friends with her at the end of her time here on earth. I know her a little bit from Church. I am Letha Newmans daughter. My sons are Alex (15) David (12). Sonya was truely the strongest and bravest person I've ever known. She is most certainly with God. They are both looking over her loved ones.
Holly Minchew
Jacksonville, Fl.
Edgewood Heights Baptist Church

Deborah Sanderson

June 5, 2008

Trish, if there is anything that you need, I am here. My heart goes out to you and your family.

Shane and Megan Chaddock

June 4, 2008

May the loving hand of the Lord rest upon your shoulders to offer each of you peace and comfort during this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

In Sympathy,
Shane and Megan Chaddock

Julie (sister) Anderson (Arnold)

June 4, 2008

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man."

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2008

Julie (sister) Anderson

June 4, 2008

PLEASE, EVERYONE READ>
REF: Wed. Obituary
The obituary will be re-run on Thurs. 6/5/08. They misprinted the dates on the viewing & funeral.
Viewing: Thurs. 6/5/08 4-7 pm.
Hardage-Giddens on Edgewood Ave.
Funeral: Fri. 6/6/08 10am. Edgewood Heights Baptist Church @ 4011 Gilmore St.
If you have any questions e-mail me or call 904-384-2025.

Julie (sister) Anderson

June 4, 2008

My sister Sonya was the strongest person I have ever known. She loved life & lived life! She was very out-going & out spoken. I miss her & her smile! Although it was difficult to see, me & my other sis, Trish held her hand through her last moments in this life. I'm thankful that we were there with her by her side. She now has a new body that is cancer free, pain free. She is her vibrant self once again. Loving & living eternity with Momma. She is spreading her purple wings & learning to fly. I miss you sister more than words can express! But I know you are in a much better place. Sister, I love you! and will see you soon! Gone but NEVER forgotten & always loved dearly. I wear my cross you left me close to my heart, where you are. I love you sister!!!!!!

Renee Tornello

June 4, 2008

To Trish and Family:
Although I did not know Sonya, I know of her trials through Trish. Having lost my own sister Sonya 5 months ago, I know the pain you are all going through now. Trust in the Lord, and my deepest sympathies to you all.

Patricia Laster

June 4, 2008

God will give you the strength the you need to make it thru this time of bereavement. Just remember she is in a better place, no more worries or struggles. Be blessed!

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