Sonia

Merriel

Mrs. Sonia Merriel was born in Brooklyn, New York on April 10, 1947.  She was raised in a loving home where she attended Catholic School in the Kings County School System.  She was a fun mother with her three children and a loving grandmother to her wonderful grandchildren.  She met her love James Merriel and was united in matrimony for over 30 plus years.  Sonia enjoyed the Holiday Seasons (all holidays was her favorite) tremendously with family and friends where she loved to entertain.  The family enjoyed homecooked meals and some amazing times together.  One of her favorite past times was playing cards and car rides.  She loved to just get in the car and take a long ride.

Sonia relocated to Chipley in the early 2000's and settled down with her love James.  They reared 3 beautiful children together which one preceded them in death Rafael Monagas.  She leaves to cherish her memories her loving husband: James Merriel; three beautiful children: Milagros Monagas, Wanda Jenkins (John) & JoAnn Monagas; 13 grandchildren with numerous great grandchildren; her sister: Aurea Vargas; In-Laws: Willie James Merriel, Robert Lee Merriel, Dorothy Jean Roulhac, Edward Merriel, Phillip Merriel & Freddie Merriel along with a host of  nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.