Sonia S. Jennings

JENNINGS – Sonia S. Jennings, 94, of Alpharetta, GA. departed from our presence on Thursday, August 18, 2011 at Arbor Terrace – Crabapple. Sonny, as she was known by all, was a stay-at-home mother, while her children, Tricia and Steven were growing up. She then ventured into the workforce as an Inventory Control Manager for a major retail chain. Eventually, she and her husband, Stanley, decided to retire to South Jersey in Manchester. Once settled, Sonny’s interests turned to crafting – pottery, cross-stitching and tole art. She excelled at all. Like everything else, if you are going to do something, do it right!! In addition to her hobbies, she was involved as a volunteer for the Kimball Medical Center and Foundation. She participated in the management of the “Treasure Mart”, a resale shop organized for raising money for the hospital. Sonny was awarded “outstanding volunteer” of the year many times. She worked endlessly to raise money for the hospital. Sonny was preceded by her husband, Stanley A. Jennings, 97, who died in 2008. They were married 71 years. She is survived by Tricia Breckenridge (daughter) and Steven P. Jennings (son); Kathy Jennings (daughter-in-law); two grandchildren, Kathryn and Jason Jennings, and two great grandchildren, Bella Gebon and Jasper Jennings. Sonny moved to Arbor Terrace – Crabapple in 2009 to be near her daughter Tricia. During this move, her health continued to fail, but she kept smiling and moving on. She was never to be found in her apartment, but was always in the activity room “playing.” During the last months of her life, she was so thankful for the blessings of Arbor Terrace, the fabulous staff and wonderful residents – who were now friends. She could not have been in a better place to live. She always said that Arbor Terrace had been one of the best experiences of her life. Starting a new life is scary, but everyone at Arbor Terrace made it like home – which it was. The last week of her life, she kept admiring her ankles, feet and toes, which were always swollen. “See how pretty and skinny they are?” She was proud of those skinny ankles. Sonny was loved by everyone and will be remembered for her loving ways, her smile and the twinkle in her eyes. Everyone wanted to be her best friend. The memorial service for Sonny will be on Monday, August 22, 2011 at 12:00 Noon in the funeral home chapel. Northside Chapel Funeral Directors and Crematory, Roswell, GA 770/645-1414. www.northsidechapel.com

Sonia S. Jennings

February 17, 1922 - August 19, 2011