Sonia Mavis Willbanks Obituary
The memory of Sonia Mavis Willbanks of Grandview, Missouri, who passed away on May 28, 2026 at the age of 86, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Justin Raymond Stay and Esther Eileen Stay (Nagel); her husband Leonard Charles Willbanks; her son Shawn Allen Stay; and her sisters, Cynthia Daly and Veronica Smith.
She is survived by: her son Todd Willbanks (Michelle) of Greenwood, MO; her grandchildren, Joseph and Alyvia Willbanks of Greenwood, MO; her siblings, Jenine Stay of Tucson, AZ, Bonita Lind (David) of Bemidji, MN, Justin Stay (Maureen) of Bemidji, MN and Rosemary Cox (Randy) of Taylorsville, NC; and her stepchildren, Detra Hardy of Concord, NH, Donald Willbanks-Nichols of Hampton, VA, Dennis Willbanks-Nichols of Carrollton, VA, Debbie Mason of Smithfield, VA and David Willbanks-Nichols of Chesapeake, VA. She is also survived by 9 step-grandchildren and great grandchildren.
