Sonia Johnston Roe
May 30, 1955 ~ January 7, 2009
Roe, Sonia Johnston, of Wichita, passed away Wednesday, January 7, 2009, after her battle with cancer. Sonia was born May 30, 1955 in Jerome, Idaho, to Harlan and Elaine (Slaughter) Johnston. She was a graduate of Concordia High School in Concordia, Kansas, and spent most of her adult life in Beloit, Kansas. Sonia was employed by Eagle Communications in Abilene, Kansas which was her home for the past two years. She was a member of the Presbyterian Church in Concordia and a lifetime member of the Eagles Post of Abilene and Beloit. Survivors: sons, Jerrod and his wife, Sarah, of Wichita, and Justin of Fort Drum, NY. She is also survived by grandson, Jacob Roe, of Wichita; sisters, Peggy Jackson and husband, Dennis, of Concordia, Helen Collins and husband, Steve, of Albuquerque, NM, and Vicki Lee of Wichita; three nephews and one niece, and uncle and aunt, Art and Laurine Slaughter of Concordia. Sonia was preceded in death by her parents and an infant grandson. According to Sonias wishes, the cremation has taken place and services celebrating her life will be held in the spring. A newspaper notice will be posted. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Victory In The Valley, 3755 E. Douglas, Wichita, KS 67218, Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice, 313 S. Market, Wichita, KS 67202, or for the benefit of her grandchildren, The Sonia Johnston Roe Education Trust Fund, Attn: Lennis Johnson, Great Plains Federal Credit Union, 504 N. Buckeye, Abilene, KS 67410. Downing Lahey Mortuary West.
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Dear Vicki, Peggy & Helen Not sure if you will remember me, Sara Coatney (now Thompson),an old roommate/friend of Sonia’s from Minneapolis. I’ve met you all and enjoyed visiting your folks at their home with Sonia. I’m stunned and very saddened to see an obituary today in the paper. I assumed she was still in Beloit and had NO idea she was ill. I’m so very sorry for your family’s loss. I hadn’t seen her for a few years, but we used to see each other at track meets when our kids were in Jr hi & high school. I wish I’d have known she was sick. I certainly would have come to visit. It’s so sad to lose track of people and not know they are having such huge battles. I’ll be thinking of all of you. I hope to see the notice of the memorial service. I will remember you all in my prayers.
We are thinking of ALL of you at this time. I am glad I got to see and talk to Sonia at Elaine’s visitation. If you need anything, Please let us know. Jerry and Marcia (Johnston) Jensen, Jamestown, Ks.
I send my sincere sympathies to you all!
I was sad to hear that Sonia had passed away. She was a wonderful person and friend!I enjoyed doing her hair and hearing her stories of her family. PLEASE know that your mother was very PROUD of of her children. You were the joy of her life~along with her grandson and her daughter in-law. She loved you all so much! And for her sisters, she always talked about the goodtimes you guys had shared together. I will miss her! -Kim Jones, Abilene
Jerrod, Justin & family, So sorry to hear of the passing of your mother. I was always very fond of her. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Sonia was a wonderful light in our lives. We are sad that she is gone, but happy to know that she is no longer in pain. We have a card we would like to send to Jerrod & family, and wondered if you could e-mail me his home address. Thank you.
Thinking of you at this most difficult time. Sonia will be greatly missed by many people. Even though I haven’t seen her for a while, I have many fond memories of when we were friends in Belleville, and the many things she did for my kids during our tough times. She is at peace….
We will miss you so much… Thanks for the great times at the Eagle office in Russell… and the fantastic night we had riding aroung in your new convertible… Dear Sonia… You will be missed! Love & Gods Blessings, Patricia Wolf Russell, Ks Dear Family Please let me know when & where for the Celebration of Life! pk777_pkw@yahoo.com or pkwolf@eaglecom.net ph 620-797-7999
Though Sonia and I knew each other for only a rather short time, she was a dear and faithful friend to me. When Sonia moved to Abilene, I came from the Russell office to train her in her new position, and we became immediate friends and stayed in touch. She spoke so often, with such love of her sons. I wanted you to know I share in your sorrow. With love, Nancy Donaldson