Sonya Carey Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Sonya Carey (Myrtle Beach, South Carolina), born in Johnson City, Tennessee, who passed away at the age of 69, on January 28, 2026. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Sonya Carey to show support.

Though her name may fade from the lips of time, the imprint Sonya leaves upon the hearts of her loved ones remains eternally vivid — a testament to the depth of her spirit and the richness of her legacy.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Elnora Ruth Cox and Walter Carpenter. She is survived by: her stepfather Walter Carpenter (Elnora Ruth Cox); her son Al Cloyd (Kristen Thompson Cloyd); and her adoptive son John Formyduval. She is also survived by step sisters, nieces and nephews.

Donations can be made to the American Cancer Society.