Sonya A. Burnett, 72, of Anderson SC, passed away on Saturday, July 19, 2025, at AnMed Medical Center.
Born in Augusta, GA on September 28, 1952, she was the daughter of the late Harvin and Stella Dukes and the wife to the late Robert Burnett. Sonya was known as the “Pink Cat Lady”, she had a great love for cats. She was kind, loving, feisty and a very loyal friend. She absolutely adored her children and grandchildren.
She is survived by her children: Charlie Roy Price (Sabrina), Melissa Skinner and Cheryl Nelson (Eric); stepdaughter: Audrey Burnett and stepson: Robbie Burnett; grandchildren: Cassie, Cierra, Cayli, Chloe, Cadence, Charis, Courtney, Chelsie, Tyler, Dallas, Alexis, Madison, Austin and Dalton: numerous great-grandchildren and her best friend: Robert and Lynn Gaddis.
A funeral service will be held at Sosebee Mortuary on Friday, July 25, 2025, at 3pm with Pastor Sam Duncan officiating. A burial will take place at 10am at MJ Dolly Cooper Veterans Cemetery on Monday, July 28, 2025.
Visitation will be held prior to the service at Sosebee Mortuary on Friday, July 25, 2025, from 2pm to 3pm.
The family will be at their respective homes.
The Sosebee Mortuary and Crematory South Chapel is assisting the family with arrangements.
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