Russell Sonnier Sr. Obituary
We are sad to announce that on May 17, 2025, at the age of 95, Russell Sonnier Sr. (Jennings, Louisiana) passed away. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Russell Sonnier Sr. to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his former wife Dorothy "Dottie" Sonnier; his wife Joella Seagraves Sonnier; his parents, Dionell Sonnier and Lorena Sonnier; his brother Uda Roy "Bido" Sonnier; his sister-in-law Betty Jean; his son Ronnie Sonnier; and his close friend Maria Sonnier.
He is survived by: his children, Troy Sonnier (Shelly), Russell Sonnier Jr. (Mary Jude), Byron Sonnier, John Sonnier (Connie), Cynthia Daigre (Joey), Renee Trauth (Anthony), Kevin Seagraves (Janet), Kip Seagraves and Kara Whitehouse (Darrell); and his daughter-in-law Renell Sonnier. He is also survived by 23 grandchildren and 34 great grandchildren.