UTICA, Ky. — Sonia Simy Marksberry, 51, of Utica, passed away Wednesday, March 15, 2023, at her home. She was born in Camp LeJeune, North Carolina, to the late Darrell Gene Goodwin and Mathilde Mae Ezerzer.
Most recently, Sonia owned and operated Integrity Homes and R.V.’s. Prior to that, she spent many years working in the medical field.
Her children were her life. She loved watching her kids play sports and was their biggest fan. She loved spending time with family and Cedar Key, Florida, was one of her favorite places to do this. Sonia was passionate about animals and adored her “fur babies”. She was part of Great Babies Rescue, where she and her dog, Jake, saved several dogs. Sonia also enjoyed fishing, treasure hunts, beekeeping, and rainbows. She wanted nothing more than to give to others and care for everyone. Sonia had a heart of gold and will be dearly missed.
In addition to her parents, Sonia was preceded in death by her best friend and fiancé, Richard Glasscock, in 2019.
She is survived by a daughter, Morgan Boyken (David), of Beaver Dam, Kentucky; a son, Jimmy Marksberry Jr. (Amanda), of Owensboro, Kentucky; grandchildren, Walker and Sadie Boyken, and Colin and Layne Marksberry; special friend and mother of her fiancé, Linda Lattin; and many close friends.
The funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 21, with burial at New Bethel Cemetery in Ohio County, Kentucky. Visitation will be Monday from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. and Tuesday from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service at New Assembly Church, 425 Hwy. 1543, Hartford, KY. Care by Glenn Funeral Home and Crematory.
Memorial contributions may be made to Great Babies Rescue, Inc., 2586 S. County Rd. 225 W, Paoli, IN 47454.
Memories and condolences may be offered online at www.glenncares.com.