Sonna McPherson 1956 - 2020
Sonna L. McPheron, 63, died on Friday, Jan. 3, 2020, at 12:01 p.m. at her residence in Dola, Ohio.
She was born on Feb. 16, 1956, in Marion, Ohio to the late James and Ethel (Martin) Wright. On Sept. 27, 1991 Sonna married Calvin D. McPheron and he survives in Dola.
Sonna was a homemaker.
Sonna is also survived by her two sons: John McPheron of Dola and William McPheron of Ada; two brothers: Clement Wright of Marion and Bobby Joe (Amy) Page of Maryville, Tenn.; and two sisters: Wanlu (Robert) Neeld of Galliton, Tenn., and Natuta (Frank) Castle of Rushylvania.
She was preceded in death by two brothers: Nick Wright and Bart Wright; and two sisters: Anita Wright and Vicky Arthur.
Funeral services will begin at 11 a.m, on Wednesday, Jan. 8, at Hanson-Neely Funeral Home, Ada. Burial will be in Dola Cemetery, Dola.
Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 7, at Hanson-Neely Funeral Home, Ada, and until time of service on Wednesday at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association.
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