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Mary Elizabeth Sonnevil
August 9, 1969 — March 30, 2024
Mary Elizabeth Sonnevil
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Mary Elizabeth Sonnevil, August 9, 1969 - March 30, 2024. Mary was born on August 9, 1969 in Kalamazoo, Michigan to the late Daisy Brown and Ray Sonnevil.
Surviving is her half-brother Floyd Thompson and Crystal Thompson sister-in-law, boyfriend and life partner Donald Emerson Fee. Close cousins Mary DeRae (Brown), Chad Larner, Nicole DeNeen (Larner) and several others. Uncle Keith Brown and Uncle-in-law Robert Larner.
Preceded in death by her mother and step-dad Daisy (Brown) and John Vote. Her father Ray Sonnevil, her first husband Steve Phillips, Aunts and Uncles Sharon Larner (Brown), Houston Brown and Joe Brown. Grandparents Orville and Louise Brown.
Mary had no children but had two adorable dogs, Huckleberry Finn and Fluffy which she loved with all her heart. They were her children. Mary had a unique gift. A superpower enabling her to communicate with anyone. She formed an instant bond with her ability to listen and understand others, made her an unforgettable present in many lives. The conversations and laughter were so contagious anyone around her was drawn in. One of the most beautiful souls on the earth that you could ever meet. She also was very smart and very wise and always did her best to help so many others
before herself.
Her dream was to become a “Trail Angel”, offering help and kindness to hikers on the trails. With the support of her soulmate Emerson she would have provided a resting place for any hikers requiring a meal or a place to stay while trekking through nature. She leaves us with the message that we all need to appreciate each day that we have to be thankful for the positive people in our lives and enjoy the little things in life and happy moments we experience with family and friends.
Places of employment include being an Instructor at Kellogg Community College for 5 years, 22 years at Stryker Corporation and 3years at Exact Sciences as a Compliance Manager. A memorial service will be later and further notification will be sent.
Surviving is her half-brother Floyd Thompson and Crystal Thompson sister-in-law, boyfriend and life partner Donald Emerson Fee. Close cousins Mary DeRae (Brown), Chad Larner, Nicole DeNeen (Larner) and several others. Uncle Keith Brown and Uncle-in-law Robert Larner.
Preceded in death by her mother and step-dad Daisy (Brown) and John Vote. Her father Ray Sonnevil, her first husband Steve Phillips, Aunts and Uncles Sharon Larner (Brown), Houston Brown and Joe Brown. Grandparents Orville and Louise Brown.
Mary had no children but had two adorable dogs, Huckleberry Finn and Fluffy which she loved with all her heart. They were her children. Mary had a unique gift. A superpower enabling her to communicate with anyone. She formed an instant bond with her ability to listen and understand others, made her an unforgettable present in many lives. The conversations and laughter were so contagious anyone around her was drawn in. One of the most beautiful souls on the earth that you could ever meet. She also was very smart and very wise and always did her best to help so many others
before herself.
Her dream was to become a “Trail Angel”, offering help and kindness to hikers on the trails. With the support of her soulmate Emerson she would have provided a resting place for any hikers requiring a meal or a place to stay while trekking through nature. She leaves us with the message that we all need to appreciate each day that we have to be thankful for the positive people in our lives and enjoy the little things in life and happy moments we experience with family and friends.
Places of employment include being an Instructor at Kellogg Community College for 5 years, 22 years at Stryker Corporation and 3years at Exact Sciences as a Compliance Manager. A memorial service will be later and further notification will be sent.
While visiting Mary’s webpage at www.amsfuneralhomes.com please sign the guestbook and/or share a memory with the family.
The family is being assisted by Avink, McCowen & Secord Funeral Home; 120 S. Woodhams St. Plainwell, MI 49080 (269-685-5881).
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