Sonia Lynette Taylor

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Sonia Lynette Taylor transitioned from this life on Wednesday April 27, 2022 from an unexpected illness. Sonia was born on January 2, 1968 to Strawie L Taylor (Weaver) of Mansfield Ohio and the late Grady Alexander of Reform Alabama.

She was known for her phenomenal basketball skills while playing in the neighborhood she loved and Mansfield Senior High Lady Tygers. Following her graduating in 1986 she attended East Ohio College in East Liverpool, Ohio on a basketball scholarship.

Sonia loved to laugh, her music, and cooking for family events & gatherings.

Sonia is survived by her Mother Strawie L Taylor, Daughter Shardae C Taylor, and Son Xaivier S Taylor all of Mansfield Ohio and one brother Marvin Taylor of Coshocton, Ohio along with a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and dearest friends.

Sonia is preceded in death by her older brother Sammie L Taylor her aunt Agnes C Weaver and father Grady Alexander.

Visitation 1:00pm and Funeral 2:00pm Saturday, May 7, 2022 at MARLAN GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE MANSFIELD 753 McPherson St. (formerly Williams Funeral Services).

To stream the service, order flowers and to offer condolences to The TAYLOR Family, visit www.TheChapelofPeace.com

Condolence Messages

  1. My condolences and prayers to her family. Sonia and I played basketball together at Mansfield Senior High back on the day, although I haven’t seen her in years, I considered her as a dear friend. Rest in peace teammate, you will always be a Tyger for life.

  2. My condolences and prayers to her family. Sonia and I played basketball together at Mansfield Senior High back in the day, although I haven’t seen her in years, I considered her as a dear friend. Rest in peace teammate, you will always be a Tyger for life.

  3. Rest in peace Sonia. Now in the ARMS of JESUS. Love Doris King (Xavier’s grandmother)

  4. Sorry For Your Loss Condolences To Family

  5. Teresa and Shawntel Hawkins

    Im so sorry for your loss !! Her and i were freinds for years she had such a beautiful soul. Sending our deepest sympathy and lots of prayers for the family !!

  6. Constance Simms

    I’m so sorry for your loss I’m praying for you all and I love you

  7. Patricia MCCRUTER

    So sorry for the loss of such a precious soul..may God show his mercy ..sending prayers and our deepest condolences

  8. Tashia Beasley

    Sonia, may you rest in peace my friend. Prayers for your family.

  9. Sonia, You were my friend to the end and I miss you. To the family, just know that she is with God because she always talked about God and His light. She is smiling that beautiful smile of hers on us and will continue to watch us because she loved God. Sonia, my friend, you will be greatly missed.

  10. Marketa Friend

    Sending my condolences God bless the family RIP Sonia rest easy my dear friend.

  11. Lamonte Johnson

    My deepest condolences to the TAYLOR family. RIP to one of the best female athlete that came out of Mansfield Sr. My friend since 1980. SONIA L TAYLOR

  12. My condolences and prayers to the family. Sonia and I were basketball teammates back in the day at Mansfield Senior High, although we haven’t seen or spoken to one another in years she was still my dear friend. Rest easy teammate, you will always be a Tyger for life.

  13. Tashia Beasley

    Sonia, rip my old friend.

  14. Heartfelt condolences and prayers are extended to the entire Taylor family. We will keep you all in our prayers during this most difficult time. Our prayers are that the precious memories you have made will help to lighten your hearts in the days to come. RIP Sonia.

    Jean, Elaine, Burke Jr, Clarence and Carmen

  15. Evon Johnson

    My Deepest Condolences to her family. Rest In Peace

  16. Sheri Everson McWain

    Rest in sweet peace,, Sonia. My condolences to Ms. Strawie and family.

  17. Walter Turner

    Thi

  18. Walter Turner

    You will be in my heart and life forever.i truly will miss you.forever in my heart.❤️u! Rip baby girl

  19. Walter Beauford

    Sorr y for your loss. My prayers for the family. May God comfort each of you.

  20. Ralph westerfield

    My condolences to the family of this beautiful angel.

  21. Jeff, Roz, Willie Crittenden and Zonie McCowan

    Sending our sincere sympathy and condolences to the entire family!

  22. Doris,Bryce,& James Feagin

    My deepest condolences and prayers to the family of my beloved friend and sister I will always cherish the good times we had her smile was contagious may God give you all the strength wrap it in love as only God can be do

  23. Senita Spears

    My sincere Condolences to the Taylor family

  24. Jacqueline Ray

    My condolences to the entire family, I’m so sorry for your loss.may God give you added strength in this time of sorry.

  25. Lesley Hood Simpson

    My condolences to Sonia’s family.
    I am so glad that Sonia & I saw one another a few years ago…shared memories from Stadium Elementary to becoming mothers. May God bless and comfort all of you.

  26. Juanita Perry

    My prays and condolences goes Sonia Taylor family and her mother aunt strawie lee Taylor.

  27. Juanita Perry

    My prays and condolences goes out to Sonia Taylor’s family and her mother Aunt Strawie Lee Taylor.

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