Sonya Foskett
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Sonya Carolyn Brundige Foskett nee. Barber, 71, daughter of Cecil W. and Mildred G. Barber, born 6 July 1945 in Baldwin City, Kansas and passed away on 3 July 2017 in Independence, Missouri. Sonya was a world class seamstress and cake decorator, but the one thing she loved more than anything in the world was horses. She was the last real Cowgirl. She loved to just saddle up and ride her horses Rebel, Corky and Kona. She was also very active in her church, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and almost never missed a Sunday. She passed on her love for God to her children and grandchildren. She was a true believer in Families are Forever. She has brought countless people into her home who were less fortunate and through her love they left fortunate to have met her.
Sonya was preceded in death by her parents, her first husband Ronald W. Brundige and three siblings Shirley Gene Murray, Calvin Rudyard Barber and Tonya Marilyn Bigler. She is survived by her second husband Warren R. Foskett, her five children Shilon Lovett and her husband Dan, Rodney Brundige and his wife Penny, Jeramy Brundige and his wife Kellie, Marlena Foskett, Taniele Foskett, her siblings Clement Barber, Monya Cantwell, Clifford Barber, 16 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
A visitation will be held 10:00 – 11:00 AM, Monday, July 10, 2017 at the Independence Stake Center followed by a funeral at 11:00 AM. Burial will be in New Hope Cemetery, Liberty, Missouri.
Sonya was one of my very best friends! We lived far apart in miles but we were kindred spirits and our hearts were always close. I will miss our letters and cards, but I will miss our hours sharing our lives on the phone. My love will be with you until we meet again! Don’t have to much fun without me!!
This woman taught me to show and saddle horses she was the foundation of my family what she has done for her children and grandchildren has taught me so much even when we disagreed she was not afraid to voice her opinions about it and I love that about her she is one of the strongest women I have ever met and am blessed to have been a part of her life and family
Sonya and I were teenagers together back in the late 60’s. She was a remarkable lady. So sorry for her family.
I’m so sorry for the loss of your sister. I don’t remember her so much as she was older than I was growing up. Love, Naomi
My heart goes out to all of Sonya’s family. I always felt that she radiated strength, courage and so much love and giving. She will be missed by all that knew her. May all of you enjoy and treasure your many memories. And may that bring lots of comfort to each of you
I knew Sonya as a young girl but really got to know her in my adult life…She was a strong individual who spoke her mind…She was quite the whip and very passionate about life and what was important to her…In her older years she had soften to the sweetest kindest loving woman…She loved her children, grandchildren and especially God and Jesus Christ…We will miss her sooo much…Till we meet again Sonya…Very grateful for God’s Plan of Happiness.
Sonya was a huge part of my childhood and young adult life. I spent MANY hours in her home. I loved being with her, as I could always feel her love for me. It was the most exciting part of the whole year to be with her at girls camp. She worked so hard to make sure everything was perfect for us while we were there. She gave us the freedom to roam and to learn but didn’t allow us to be lazy stinkers. Sonya lovingly made my wedding cake and my temple dress. We lost touch for a few years, but I am so glad that we were able to reconnect and spend time together over the past few months. Till we meet again, Sonya, I love you.
I didn’t know Sonya well, but I know how much she and her family mean to my wife. I’ll always be grateful to her for the hand she had in our sealing day. She helped my wife design her temple dress and sewed it to perfection. I know she means a great deal to my mother in law as well. My condolences go out to her family.
Sonya was the 6th of 7 children. She was Daddy’s favorite. He would sit and comb her hair painstakingly as not to hurt her tender head and wrap her long ringlets around his finger so her curls would bounce when she walked. She was cute and everyone was attracted to her. For the life of me I could not figure out why maybe because I knew what she was really and how she acted at home. She did grow up and became a responsible person. She and I spent many happy hours riding horses all through the years. Our lives were closely connected most of adulthood. Our children were more like brothers and sisters than cousins, one of hers is a double cousin to mine. Rodney and Barbara were inseparable as children and still think and feel on the same wave link. She embraced the Gospel of Jesus Christ, attended church religiously and tried to train up her children to be the best they could be. Less than a month before her passing we attended the temple together. We didn’t always agree but put that behind us and stayed good friends. We talked endless hours on the phone, AT&T loved us. She mellowed in her senior years and during her ill health that plagued her for more than ten years. I will always remember her as a sweet girl in need of tender loving care. I will dreadfully miss the phone calls and visits. She was my last sister and closest commandant. Life will have a huge void which I will try to fill with her children and my own family. I am happy she had many fiends and they have learned good things from her. She always spoke of her adopted girls, she loved them so much. Prayers for her children that they may stay close and talk of good memories and find peace. Happy Birthday today. You have a new day to celebrate the day you went home.
My deepest sympathy to the family. Sonya was my classmate of 1963. We were good friends through high school. Forever with our lord in eternity now.
Loved this wonderful lady so much! Prayers for you, her family. She is one of a kind! ??????
I am so very sorry and saddened to see Sonya has stepped into her next phase of life while I am happy for her to see what we all wait for and wonder.
It was so good to have her come for our 50th High School Class Reunion few years ago, 2013.
Rest in wonderful peace lovely Sonya.
Sorry for your loss. Blessings to each of you.
My family (the McAbees) moved from Oklahoma where we are originally from to Missouri in 1970. One of the first people we met was Sonya Foskett and her family. She welcomed us with open arms. I can remember as a small child playing with her children. It was like having a new set of siblings to play with. I also remember her letting us ride her horses. She had a great love for horses. She treated you like family. You knew you were important in her life. She had a great love for her family, church, and for God. She would be my girls camp leader in my youth for six years working hard every year to make sure our camp each year was memorable. Us girls have many fond memories of camp because of her. My mother and Sonya would build a strong friendship over the years sharing a lifetime worth of memories. She was so good to my mother by being supportive and sharing her friendship throughout the last 46 years. To this day their friendship has remained strong. Our families have kept in touch throughout all these years. My family will miss her especially my mother who will miss her deeply. Sonya you may have started your new journey in eternity but you will never be forgotten by those you have left behind. Thank you for your love, friendship, and lasting memories. Until will meet again in Heaven. Love you. ?
Monya, Hattie and I speak of you from time to time and wonder how you are. We are so very sorry for the loss of your sister. We pray that god gives you the strength for yet another burden.
52 years ago, Bishop Harris in Independence MO decided that Sonya and I should be roommates. She was 19 and I was 17. We lived on East Mechanic in Independence. Back then, thoughts of aging or sickness were far from our thoughts. Now the veil has parted and Sonya has gone on. We will meet again -perhaps in the not too distant future. It will be as though we had never been apart. That’s the way friendship works. Later, then, Sonya
Love, Avalinda
Dear Foskett family. I am very sorry to have read of the recent death of your loved one, Sonya. Please accept my sincere condolences. I would like to share something that I have personally found to be very comforting. It is found in the Bible at John 5:28,29 and also Revelation 21:3-5. These verses tell us that soon God is going to bring about a resurrection of our dear loved ones, as well as do away with all of the many causes we have for suffering, including sickness, pain & death. Knowing this has always comforted me and it is my hope that these thoughts will likewise comfort your family also during this most difficult time in your lives.
Dear Family, Sincerest condolences in the passing of your beloved Sonya. She was one spunky gal. You were never in doubt about where she stood on an issue. Years ago we were all in the same ward at church together and she made her presence known. I always knew her as extremely devoted to family and firmly committed to the Gospel of Jesus Christ. I hadn’t seen her in years and suddenly bumped into her a couple times in stores around town. She greeted me as an old friend and we shared our various health updates with each other. I felt such genuine love and kindness emanating from her each time. It made my day so much better for having seen and visited with her. What a grand reunion she is having on the other side. With love Sonya, till we meet again.?
To my momma,
Mom it’s jeramy. It’s January 20 2023. I miss you mom. And I love you!! I know your shining above. Give rod a big hug for me and ole corky and rebel too. Dads note up there hour y’all are getting along ok. I love all of you and am looking forward to seeing you again someday. Until then mom take care and please be patient I love you and miss you always…
Your son jeramy