She was born in Jacksonville on November 24, 1937 to Blending and Avis Hughes.
Sonja graduated from Landon High School and later Jones College. She had a wonderful career with the Duval County Health Dept whom she was employed by for over 30 years.
Sonja was widowed by Barton Goodwin of Jacksonville and later married John Connell, her high school sweetheart.
Those who knew and loved her remember her love of sewing, baking, decorating, laughter, and of course her family and friends. It was the love of such things that her family remembers she utilized especially during the Holidays hosting gatherings and parties that were always so special and fun. So many memories of family and friend’s good times are a result of her efforts.
Full of spirit, love and laughter to the end, she will be sorely missed by her son David (Melanie), daughter Kim (Carl), Granddaughters Stacey and Summer (Clayton, Andrew), great grandchildren, Shane, Michaila, Zachary, Vanessa, and Andrew, sister Blenda Neil (Jepsy) and many other friends and family.
A graveside service celebrating her life and homegoing will be held at 2:00 PM Feb. 23, 2019 at Greenlawn Cemetery 4300 Beach Blvd. Jacksonville, FL.
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