Ray, Sonya

  • Thursday, February 18, 2016
Sonya Ray
Sonya Ray

Sonya Ray, 50, died on Saturday, February 13, 2016 in a local hospital. 

She was employed at the Chattanooga Choo Choo as a housekeeper.

She was preceded in death by her sisters, Valicia Tipsey, Sharon Ray and Rosemary Long.

Survivors include her mother, Juanita Tipsey; spouse, Curtis Donahue; children, Michael , Parshonda, Elise and Tracey Ray and Kiana Donahue; sisters, Samarra , Susan Ray, Patricia Long; brothers, Derrick and Sylvester Ray and James Long; four brothers-in-law; two sisters-in-law; 28 nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 20, in the chapel with Reverend Charles Moore officiating.   

Arrangements are by John P. Franklin Funeral Home, 1101 Dodds Ave., 622-9995.

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