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Sonya Janea Coulter

Sonya Janea Coulter, 45, of Elkin passed away on Sunday, February 16, 2025 at Hugh Chatham Health in Elkin.
She was born May 7, 1979 in Catawba County to the late Willie Coulter and Wanda Gail Finger Hancock. Sonya was employed in the medical field and enjoyed fishing and watching ballgames.
In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her step-father, Robert Hancock; grandparents, Robert and Priscilla Coulter; uncles, Johnny, Kenneth, Calvin Coulter; aunts, Trinia, Janice, Frances Coulter; cousin, Shasta Coulter Jackson.
Those left to cherish her memory are;
Son: Zyon Robinson
Longtime Special Friend: Reggie Robinson
Mother: Wanda Gail Finger Hancock
Sister: Tina Coulter Stinson
Nephews: Anquell Stinson, Montrell Stinson, and Tayshaun Stinson
Step-Brother: Jody Hancock and wife Cara
Step-Sisters: Tracee Stikeleather and husband Tommy
Barbee Ervin
And a host of other loving family and friends
A homegoing service to celebrate Sonya’s life will be held on Saturday, March 1, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Bennett Funeral Service, 7878 NC Hwy 16, Newton. Rev. Cathy Stewart will officiate. Burial will follow at Central Cemetery in Newton. A quiet hour will be held prior to the service from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. at Bennett Funeral Service in Newton.
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The Coulter family is in the care of Bennett Funeral Service of Newton, 828-465-2111
