December 25, 1964 – January 15, 2022
Sonya Denise Pearson, 57, Atlanta, passed away on Saturday evening, January 15, 2022, at University Hospital in Indianapolis. She was born on December 25, 1964, in Cherry Valley, Ark., and later attended Hamilton Heights High School.
Sonya worked for the Hamilton Southeastern School District for many years as both a custodian and a cafeteria manager. After 20 years of dedicated service, she decided it was time for retirement.
Sonya loved watching reruns of The Andy Griffith Show. She was also a fan of the old Sylvester and Tweety cartoons – her favorite being Tweety, of course. These shows took care of her on Monday through Saturday, but her Sunday TV time was dedicated to NASCAR. Dale Earnhardt was her driver, and that was that. Sonya also loved to play cards, and would usually take a very NASCAR-ish, “rubbin’ is racin’” approach to the game. Losing was not an option.
Sonya liked country music. Whether it was classic country or one of the newer artists, she enjoyed it just the same. She also had a great appreciation for Native American culture.
Sonya is survived by her loving husband, Randy Allen Pearson. She and Randy were married on February 17, 2009. Also surviving are stepfather, Doug Stoops; sons, Nicholas Pearson (Tiffany), Randy Joseph Pearson, and Bradley Pearson, all of Elwood; daughters, Tanaya Hitt (Nicholas) of Lafayette, Amy Townsend (James) of Kokomo, and Sierra Townsend of Atlanta; grandchildren, Chazz, Nicholas, Jr., Joshua, Dakota, Cameron, Dustin, Alyssa, Silas, Lexi, Brinley, Gracie, and Maria; brothers, James DeWitt (Vicki) of Arkansas, Randall DeWitt, Sr. (Glenda) of Arkansas, Ricky DeWitt (Diane) of Arkansas, Dougie Stoops (Melissa) of Atlanta, and David Stoops (partner, Charles) of Noblesville; sisters, Debbie Anderson of Arkansas, and Sheila Abbott (Carl) of Noblesville; half-sisters, Tammy Watson, and Angel Harris; many nieces, cousins, and nephews; and by her canine BFF, Ruger.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Ellen Mae (Forkner) Dewitt-Stoops; and by her brother-in-law, Donald Anderson.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, January 22, 2022, at Kercheval Funeral Home, 306 E. 10th St., Sheridan, with visitation from 9 a.m. until the time of service.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be presented to the Indiana School for the Blind and Visually Impaired.
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