Dr. Sonya Michelle Davis Lewis
(March 27, 1966 - May 7, 2022)
Viewing Location: Leevy's Funeral Home Chapel 1831 Taylor Street Columbia, South Carolina
Viewing Date & Time: Thursday, May 12, 2022 / 2:00 P.M. - 6:00 P.M.
Funeral Location: Saint John Baptist Church 3404 West Beltline Boulevard Columbia, South Carolina
Funeral Date & Time: Friday, May 13, 2022 / 2:00 P.M.
Interment Location: Lincoln Cemetery 4900 Farrow Road Columbia, South Carolina
I was so shocked to hear of Sonya’s passing. We were neighbors on Quiet Lane and became friends. Our lives crossed paths again at Blue Cross Blue Shield many years later. An amazing woman who left footprints on many hearts. Rest In Peace sweet spirit.
Still can’t believe this is real. I’m so thankful that our paths crossed in 2003. You went from being a mentor to like a second mom to me. You and your kids really helped me get through A LOT since I was a teenager. You had such a nurturing spirit and a selfless love for your community. I can only hope I have the impact on people’s lives the way you did. Get your rest Momma Sonya. Love you always.
Sincere condolences to the family of Dr. Lewis. It was an honor meeting a Domestic Violence SURVIVOR with her drive and passion. I had the pleasure of connecting with Dr. Lewis via the City her per she was City of Columbia Mayor’s Walk Against Domestic Violence featured Survivor in 2019 and 2021.
Dr. Lewis was a beautiful soul.
Condolences and heartfelt sorrow for the family. Sonya was a light and a heart for people. She left foot prints of kindness and love on the hearts of people she met. I’m still in disbelief. But God has it all worked out. I will Remember to never forget your smile and fight for others to be vindicated. Thank you for being that light in the dark world. God’s hands are holding you now
❤Rest in Heaven.
To the family especially the children. I meet your Mother many years ago when we all lived on Quiet Lane. We became good friends and she was such a wonderful person.. I was so proud of her and her accomplishments. Well done thou good and faithful servant. To the family you are in my thoughts and prayers.
You will truly be missed, Dr. Lewis. Thank you for believing in me and giving me encouragement. It was an honor to have worked with you. May you rest in heavenly peace.
I am very sorry to hear of Sonya’s passing. We had great times during our DHEC days. I will always remember her infectious laugh and fun spirit. My prayers are with her family and dear friends.
My deepest condolences to the family. I am so sorry for your loss
My sincere condolences. I’m still in disbelief. Rest well my Sister, you ran your race well.
My sincere condolences to the family. I’m still in disbelief. Rest well, Sister! You ran your race well. You will missed.
Our sincerest condolences to dear friend and colleague Jerry Hammond and the entire family. Your work family is always with you and we are there all the way to support you. God Bless.
There simply are no words that can adequately express how sadden and heartbroken we all were to hear this news. Although I only knew Sonya for a brief time, she was a kind, thoughtful and helpful person and truly an angel here on earth. Sonya will truly be missed. Prayers and our deepest sympathy goes out to you all.
We do not know Dr. Lewis personally. However her work here on Earth has benefited so many. We thought it Robbery not to let her entire family, immediate and extended. along with her colleagues, acquaintances and clients/patients know that others Really Do Care throughout her transitioning and your bereavement. Dorethea and Donna Harris of Lugoff, SC
Sonya was a true warrior and advocate for justice…with all that she went thru…it made her a mentor to others….I was fortunate to get one of the last sets of your books on Wednesday, May 4th at our Women Veterans Empowerment Mothers Day Luncheon where you were an awesome speaker….Sonya insisted on taking the time to sign my 3 books…..what a beautiful soul. I speak of her in the present because it’s hard to believe that she’s gone….and for sure I’m reading her story in her books….wow
It seems “the storms keep on raging in our lives!” Sending prayers and deepest sympathy to all of the family and friends of Dr. Sonya. Sending special love and prayers for her children and grandchildren. Grant them peace and comfort Lord in this season of loss. REST IN HEAVEN, SONYA!
Sonya, You are a Soldier of the Cross. “A True and Real” Advocate for Women, Children, Victims of Criminal Domestic Violence, Sexual Battered Victims,Veterans and so many others. You “Never” wanted to be recognized for your work. All of your work is from the Heart.
Your work will continue and your legacy will live forever….
Dr. Sonya Lewis was a trailblazer for All women in the Community. I’m still in “SHOCK” and “BROKED DOWN” trying my hardest to fathom, the event of her demise. Sonya was like a “REAL” Sister to me and 100% BETTER than My Own Blood sisters. I “SALUTE” You to the Fullest of “HONOR” and to will inspire All women to Pickup the “TOUCH” to carry on in her footsteps to reach out to Help women of Domestic Violence Everywhere in the State Of South Carolina. LOVE & MISS YOU….Take Your REST, QUEEN! 😇❤🙏💯
Thanks for your unwavering service for the community! May you rest with the ancestors!
My deepest condolences to the family
We love you mama Sonya! You excepted me as your daughter from day one, and I will forever hold your memories in my heart.
I can’t even begin to explain how much you have touched my life in such a short period of time. I think you are such an amazing spirit! Your words are powerful and have an everlasting effect on anyone who comes in contact with you! You will be missed and never forgotten!
My condolences to the family! She was such an inspiration to me!!
My deepest condolences to the Lewis family…. you used the gifts and talents God bestowed upon you to bless others generously and with all your heart… Heaven has gained an angel but you have given us all an inheritance of love, grace and beauty to continually share.
You helped and put a lot of smiles on so may faces your time here on earth. You touched so many lives. You have left a legacy for your family to follow in. I am praying for your family in this time of sorrow. Rest in Heaven beautiful soul!!
My heart is broken into many pieces right now. I am in shock and can not believe that you are gone. You were one of a kind. May God be with your family at this time. You will be missed. Rest In Peace!!
My heart is broken in so many pieces I am in disbelief that she is gone. God had a real angel with him , may God take care of her family. I’m praying and send all my love. Rest In Peace until we meet again.
This is the most difficult and most heart-breaking news – Dr Sonya and I go way back to BCBS days when her children were just babies. I am so sad about this and to the family, you have my deepest condolences.
She was a wonderful fun loving woman who cared, shared, and loved everyone. What a loss for us, but a true gain for Heaven. How the Angels are rejoicing right now!!!! Hallelujah Hallelujah Hallelujah
We will miss you sister, mother, grandmother, auntie and dear friend.
Rest In Peace
Deeoly heartbeoken tu have heard the tragic news that this
angel has been takn from us.
Sonya, the works you’ve
done, has spoken for you! God is smiling, abd job well done. We will miss your string voice,and the advocatiion, but will learn to carry on.
My sincerest condolences to the family.
Ms.Johnson
Rachel Williams Dr Sonya Lewis I just started talking with you about two month. We did not get the chance to meet in person. We talked on the phone.i will always remember the talks we shared together. The last time we talked on Last week. My HEART is hurting and broken into pieces. I will never forget your love and care for all the people here in Columbua SC. REST IN PEACE MY ❤ LOVE. YOU ARE IN A BETTER PLACE!! I will see you in the MORNING I MISS YOU SO MUCH!!
Rest in peace. You left your mark on the entire community. God bless you.
Sonya was such an AMAZING individual.. She was not only our sister, but a great friend. She wanted everyone to win! I, along with all of your Purple Stiletto, The Movement sisters will miss your smile, sweet spirit, support, and those fly stilettos. Our photoshoots will never be the same, but will continue to celebrate you.. Forever in our hearts sis.
Praying for ALL !
Sonya was such an amazing woman. She turned her life experiences into an unmatched tenacity to fight for others. I feel honored that the Lord saw fit to bring her into my life. She will be missed
Fly high Sonya!!!! Wish the kids and your family peace that they will be ok and will get through this. I know you’ll be guiding them every step of the way.
I didn’t know her personally but I saw her good deeds on several occasions. Always willing to help ppl in any way she can. I watched her fight for people who had been mistreated. She was a WARRIOR in every respect giving. I was so sadden to hear of her passing. We loss a GREAT leader. Rest in Peace Dr.Sonya Lewis
I met this beautiful person on April 23, 2022 at the Columbia Neighborhood Awards. She won “Best Community Leader”. Her spirit was so warming and sweet as she shared her award with another nominee. I am so sadden by this news as I was in disbelief. I send my condolences to the family during such a difficult time.
My dear cousin: I am still in total shock and disbelief that such a good and faithful servant has gone home to be with the Lord. Thank you for being a shining example of what it means to serve others tirelessly, effortlessly, and graciously. You will live on through the amazing children and grandchildren you have! I will pray their strength as well as the rest of our family. I will love and miss you always! Until we meet again Doc! 🙁
To hear this news was heart breaking. My sincere condolences and prayers to Sonya’s family and friends.
RIP Sonya!!
My condolences to the family of Dr. Sonya Lewis. I will keep you in my prayers.
My deepest condolences 💐 to the family 🙏🏽❤️ Dr. Sonya you left some amazing footprints and impacts on this earth.RIP beautiful 🙏🏽
My condolences to the family. You helped me at one time too. You will be missed 😪 Rest In Peace Sonya 🕊🙏
Prayers and My Deepest Condolences to Our Family❤️
An Advocate & Advisor to SOOO MANY!
Rest in Heavenly Peace..Cousin Sonya
MY DEEPEST CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY SO SORRY FOR YALL LOSS!!!
The Shoe Diva herself. She always spoke light and honesty in all that she did and showed. I’ve known you for 12 years (DHL days), and you’ve always remained the same. I’m going to miss you Diva but I promise you, your labor will not go without reward. Rest on lady.
You made a huge difference ❤️🤞🏾
Hi I’m Victoria my condolences ur mom was a very outgoing woman and she helped a lot of people and she also helped both of my sisters in the time of need she will be missed but never forgotten she did a lot for them and I am forever grateful
This is one woman who really was sent by God, Dr. Lewis really stepped in to help out my community in times of trouble and her last word to me as I can be what I set my mind to do, RIP Dr. Lewis you not going from us, you just sleeping my sister in the arm of Our Father and God. I miss you so in the short time I know you but you always have a kind word for me and others.
And I talk to you I told you Thanks for want to help us, and you told me you that I was welcome, I says to you Love you and peace be upon to you.
I have so many memories with you especially as a child. You will be missed dearly. With love Lorraine. Affectionately called Raine Raine and Rolaids by you.
A star was born in 1966 and an angle has taken flight in 2022. Your labor in the Vinyard will never be forgotten. Rest in a land where sweet wild roses grow, cousin. Peace and blessings of love family ❤️
I met Sonya around 1999 when we both worked together at Blue Cross. She was such a bright light and an encourager and had a loving and kind spirit. She will certainly be missed. Condolences to her family. May God give you strength.
I have known Sonya for about 8 years because she is the grandmother of my great-niece. Since first meeting her it was an instant family vibe. A beautiful woman with a heart of gold. I will never forget the brunches or events that you gave and I attended. The passion you had for anyone or anything that needed Sonya’s special touch!!!! My heart breaks for your family and our community because an Angel was taken too soon. I love you and will miss my Sister’s Voice. R.I.H
A beautiful woman with a heart of gold. I thank God for allowing us to cross paths Sonya. Get your rest my sister 🙏🏾❤️
RIH Dr. Sonya Michelle Davis Lewis
I miss my warrior and trooper spoon much she helped me when I needed her from day one nobody on this world like her I am missing her every single day calling her
😢😢😢😢 lord its been a long time since i graduated college but i never forgot you and the impact you made in my life this sadden me to my heart. Such a sweet sweet lady.
Rip Dr Sonya miss you this one hurted me to but I appreciate everything u did for me and my rest in peace ur family in my prayers
My condolences to the family. Praying for the her loved ones
The world needed you however God needed you more. You’ve left me with such beautiful memories and taught me more than you’ll ever know. I love you so much .
Sonya you will be miss. I’m going to miss your beautiful smile. Get your rest as your work here on earth is done. Love you always,
Tammy Creech
Although I didn’t know her personally, my thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of Dr. Lewis–so seemingly was taken from us far too soon.
Prayers to the Davis Lewis and Fordham Family. Ms. Sonya was a sweet person. Very welcoming heart and I hate this happened to her. Toya and Tarik, please do not hesitate to contact me. I will keep everyone in my prayers.
Words are inadequate for a woman of this type of virtue. Dr. Lewis, who I, still call mom was and still IS a woman of virtue. For your value is worth far more than rubies. The trials and tribulations that you have gone through only fueled full confidence within you and because of that, there was no lack. Thank for being absolutely amazing. For not only talking the talk but indeed walking the way. The legacy that you have left behind will go far beyond what the mind can conceive. I believe that you have done a great work and when God is soon to return, “Well done thy good and faithful servant” has your name written all over it.
I love you more than you will ever know, mom!
With love,
Yaz
Mama Sonya, this is so hard and I am in disbelief. I love you so much. I am gonna miss you but whatever I have to do along side my sisters and brothers to make sure your work is continued. I will do. My sisters voice must continue. 💜💜💜💜💜
Well it was a pleasure meeting Mrs. Sonya through her daughter witch is my friend. She always been nices & sweet to me & my son everytime I saw her. She will be truly missed with Love always,
💜🕊😇😢😞
My BabySis of My Heart,I’m in disbelief that you are gone too soon. My heart breaks for the loss. Continued Prayers up for The Family. She and her legacy are AWESOME. She was My Shero
A woman of class, purpose and passion, who stood up when others shrunk away. I celebrate and salute Dr. Sonya Lewis, a grandmother, a mother, a wife and an outspoken leader, cut down too soon. Praying God’s strength to all of her family and grieving relatives and friends.
I was never able to meet you bit I’ve heard your name enough to know you were there for us even when we weren’t. I thank you for all you’ve done and ask you to put the strength in us to continue your work.
Thank you ma. Thank you for your resilience behind your children and grandchildren. There’s a huge hole now that only God can fill. We love you and will severely miss you. Rest peacefully.
I am soooo sorry this happened Ma Sonya 💔 Toya words cannot express the hurt I feel. Your mother was inspiring, strong, beautiful and fierce. You and your family have my deepest condolences
I’m in disbelief my sister is gone. It seems like a dream that I just can’t wake up from. You left us doing what you loved most “loving on others and saving souls.” Not a day goes by that you won’t be truly missed. You are loved and appreciated by many. Your legacy will DEFINITELY live on through your children/grandchildren and others who loved you dearly.
Your work here is done, God needs you now.
RIH my sister🕊
Mama!! I love you!! Lord knows I don’t want to do life without you!!! But I know you’ll be guiding me every step of the way!! Rest Easy ❤️
It’s me mom, I’m in disbelief. You’re my hero and you passed doing what you love! I will NEVER let your legacy die! I love you, rest peacefully!