Sophia Sonia Kelley, 92, of Terre Haute, passed away on Saturday, March 15, 2014 at Signature Health Care. She was born on May 17, 1921, in Saskatchewan, Canada, to Wasyl and Tonka (Oshmak) Pacholko. Sonia served in the Canadian Army during WWII. She immigrated to the United States after the war. She worked for many years as a seamstress for Meis and Steinmart. She enjoyed gardening and reading in her spare time. She was hardworking and had an independent spirit. Sonia will forever be remembered as a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.
Sonia is survived by her children: Stuart Kelley of Texas, Marc D. Kelley of Minnesota, Sandy Phyne of Terre Haute, and Brad Kelley of Terre Haute; grandchildren, Bryan Kelley of Carmel, Melissa Reed, Cristin Stamper, both of Terre Haute, and Kimberly Compton of Farmersburg; several great-grandchildren, and nieces Grace Williamson and Emily Fahlman of Canada.
She was preceded in death by her parents, siblings: Julia and Steve; and half-siblings, Anne, Rose, Walter, Carl, and John.
Visitation will be held from 11 until 1 on Wednesday, March 19 at Roselawn Funeral Home. Services will be held at 1 p.m on Wednesday, at the funeral home. Burial will follow in Roselawn Memorial Park. Kind words and expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family at www.roselawnfuneralhome.net
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