Gwinn, Sonya Ann Graves – of Knoxville transitioned from this life into eternal rest and peace on December 10, 2012. She was born to the union of Donald Graves and the late Mary Lunch Graves on September 4, 1951. She was a graduate of Austin-East High School Class of 1969. She attended Maryville and Knoxville College. She retired from the Knox County School System – Sam E. Hill Preschool. Preceded in death by: husband, Eric C. Gwinn; mother, Mary L. Graves; sister, Donna Blakney; brother, Carlos E. Graves, Sr.; niece, Sonya Sullivan; great-grandnephew, Vent E. Sullivan. Left to cherish memories: father, Donald E. Graves; devoted sister and caregiver, Vicki (Michael) Burris, Tamela Griffin; brother, Jerry Graves; step-son, Eric C. Gwinn, Jr.; 2 brothers-in-law; 1 sister-in-law; 1 aunt; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins other relatives and friends. Family will receive friends, Friday, December 14, 2012 at 11:00-11:30 AM with funeral services to follow at Lomax Temple AME Zion Church. Interment to follow at Tennessee Veterans Cemetery 5901 Lyons View Pike. Service to conclude with full dove release. Family will receive friends at 2433 Selma Avenue Knoxville, TN.
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Girl Girl Girl, I love you so much. I will always cherish our friendship, may your journey be glorious for you deserve a peaceful rest. Your spirit was of strength/joy/vigor. You will always be with me.
BFF forever and ever ….. God Welcomes you with open arms…..
To the Graves family,
We are saddened by this loss. We’re so glad we got to spend time with her in these last months. But, we know that Aunt Sonya is better off now, than here on Earth. We are keeping you all in our prayers. Love you guys!
VJ and JeAnna
As we make our journey throu this life, death is our final stop. The Bible gives us comfort in our time of grief. Even the perfect man, Jesus Christ, “Gave way to tears.” So greatly grieved was he over the death of his friend, Lazarous.(John11:35) Jesus said “I am the resurrection, & the life.”(John11:25) What a wonderful gift we have been givin, to have the hope of seening our loved ones once again.