Sonja Ann LaRue Draper
September 1, 1938 ~ March 10, 2011
Sonja Ann LaRue Draper
(Age 72)
Of Vienna, VA on Thursday, March 10, 2011. Beloved wife of 49 years of William Draper; loving mother of Deborah Nassoiy of Vienna, VA, Jimmy Linton of Herndon, VA, Ken (Leslie) Draper of Dallas TX, and Marcus (Tricia) Draper of Dallas, TX; sister of Robert (Carol) LaRue of Dallas, TX, Ronnie (Patsy) LaRue of Anna, TX , Thomas (Barbara) LaRue of Savannah, SC, Debra (Jim) Ronning of Dallas, TX and the late Alita Pickering. Adored grandmother of Tara (Jim) Hasher, Sean Nassoiy, Michael Nassoiy, Katelyn Nassoiy, Angela Smith, Joshua Linton, Summer Duncan, Harley Linton, Nickolus Linton, Bradly Draper, and Ken "K.C." Draper; great-grandmother of Jacey Duncan and Bradly H. Draper. She is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, and friends. Memorial contributions may be made in Sonja's name to Capital Hospice, Attn: Philanthropy Office, 2900 Telestar Ct., Falls Church, VA 22042.
Funeral Home:
Money & King Funeral Home
171 W. Maple Ave.
Vienna, VA
US 22180
(Age 72)
Of Vienna, VA on Thursday, March 10, 2011. Beloved wife of 49 years of William Draper; loving mother of Deborah Nassoiy of Vienna, VA, Jimmy Linton of Herndon, VA, Ken (Leslie) Draper of Dallas TX, and Marcus (Tricia) Draper of Dallas, TX; sister of Robert (Carol) LaRue of Dallas, TX, Ronnie (Patsy) LaRue of Anna, TX , Thomas (Barbara) LaRue of Savannah, SC, Debra (Jim) Ronning of Dallas, TX and the late Alita Pickering. Adored grandmother of Tara (Jim) Hasher, Sean Nassoiy, Michael Nassoiy, Katelyn Nassoiy, Angela Smith, Joshua Linton, Summer Duncan, Harley Linton, Nickolus Linton, Bradly Draper, and Ken "K.C." Draper; great-grandmother of Jacey Duncan and Bradly H. Draper. She is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, and friends. Memorial contributions may be made in Sonja's name to Capital Hospice, Attn: Philanthropy Office, 2900 Telestar Ct., Falls Church, VA 22042.
Funeral Home:
Money & King Funeral Home
171 W. Maple Ave.
Vienna, VA
US 22180
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I always remember my mom waking me up in the mornings for school and letting me lay down on the heat vent in our trailer house and covering me with her robe. I still have the Mommy Robe to this day at home. So many memories flood my head of how awesome and wonderful my mother was. She will be truely missed and continually loved until the end of time.
I never got to meet Mrs. Draper but I do know Marcus. You can learn a lot about a person from the way their kids live their lives. Marcus is a good friend and a good person. He has a big heart, good values and good morals. Those are traits that were instilled by his Mother at an early age. The way he lives his life speaks volumes about her. I know she will be missed. Our thoughts are with the Draper family.
When I would come over to your house in corinth and we would sit and talk…. Or when they had the nieghborhood yard sale we had so much fun… jokeing and laughing and selling hotdogs and water for the yard sale….
My beautiful Aunt Sonja had a way of making you feel like you were the most important person in the world when you were in her presence. I have so many memories of growing up around her; my mind is filled with them today as I relive every one.
I never spent much time wth Mimi but, during the times we would all spend time together as a family, I felt the same way every Grandson would feel around their Grandmother. I felt heart warmed. Heaven has definitely acquired another great angel.
It feels like we had known Mrs. Draper for a long time, yet it was for less than two years. She was very welcoming and made us feel part of the family. We shall savor those short memories and will surely miss her. We were looking forward to the Texan dish she was going to prepare for us.
Sonja♥ God knew I had never had a mother as Beautiful and loving and caring as you were so he put you in my life when I was 17. When I needed to get my GED you signed up right along with me and we did it together in 1985. My memories are many as you went to every Lamanz class with me and held my hand and coached me during the births of your Grandchildren. You were always the first to hold them when they were born. Bradley and K.C. and I were so blessed to have you. When Anna was born you included her in your love. The love you put into EACH day was unconditional and complete. You were everything and MORE than a mother could be. I thank you from the bottom of my heart. He gave us one of his Brightest Angels here on earth. You shined on all of us. No matter my or anyone’s shortcomings you never judged you were always so full of love and support. You looked beyond the shell to the Heart of everyone you knew or met and loved them. I LOVE YOU! ♥ I THANK YOU! ♥
Sonja,you were my protector when I was small.I will miss you greatly.Rest in Peace,my sweet sister .
I didn’t know Mimi for too long, but the time i did spend with her was filled with laughs and love! She had a big loving heart and a great sense of humor. I always felt so welcomed over at her house when i would visit with Summer. It was just like going to visit my Grandma. My daughter adored her and would always want to go see Mimi with Summer! Thinking and love all of you guys.
I can only bear the loss of my mother knowing that she is in a better place and no longer suffering. I thank God for the gift of having such an extraodinary mother and friend. I could always count on her guidance, support, and love, as well as being a wonderful companion. During my darkest days, after losing my husband to cancer, she was the one who helped me work my way back to the world of the living. Her loving kindness and steady presence was a blessing to my children as they also struggled with the loss of their father. She had a gift for truly listening when you had a problem, and always had just the right amount of wisdom to share. I enjoyed her company, and loved her sense of humor. She was a person who accepted everyone into her circle of love, and was always anxious to come to the aid of anyone in need. She was generous to the core and never thought of herself before others. My father believed that he had the catch of a lifetime, and a greater love story would be hard to find. I pray that God will grant my father the peace and acceptance to bear the grief of losing his soul mate. Thank you to all the dear family and friends who have extended their sympathies, support, and shared memories of my dear sweet mother.
It was with a great sense of loss that we learned of Sonjas death. While there is nothing I can say that will ease your loss, I wanted you to know that I am grieving and thinking of you all. Sonja was such a wonderful person and so many people will miss her. You know that Kevin will miss her goulash. If there is anything we can do, we are only a phone call away. Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time. With love and sympathy, Barbara and Kevin
Aunt Sonja I am so greatful to the Lord for helping me to find you again I enjoyed the few conversations we were granted As I told u I wish I could have known you more as I grew up I remember you when I was 10years old I thought it was the greatest thing that you would get up every morning and drink a dr pepper and eat a hamburger you let me have one too Of course I couldnt do that at home I will treasure that memory in my heart forever The Lord has you in his arms now I know you have no more pain and you are not struggling to breathe and we will see each other one day I love u Gwen PS Daddy says Hello humming bird butt I hope you see each other
I NEVER GOT TO MEET AUNT SONJA I WAS LATE COMING INTO THE LINTON FAMILY AND AUNT SONJA MADE ME FEEL WELCOMED AND I WAS SO HOPING SHE WOULD MAKE IT TO TX FOR A FAMILY REUNION. SO SORRY THAT I WILL NEVER GET TO MEET SUCH A WONDERFUL WOMAN WHO WELCOMED ME WITH OPEN ARM R.I.P. DEAR AUNT SONJA
I really miss having your Facebook page to look at our past conversations and just to be able to stop in and talk to you. So I am leaving a message here. Your service Tuesday was just how you wanted it and was beautiful. Thank you Sonja for being the giving wonderful person I was blessed to ALWAYS have in my life. Love you, Gina
Sonja, It will be two years tomorrow that you left your body to science and journeyed on to the loving arms of those that passed before you. Every day you have been with all of us as I have felt your presence on more than one occasion. When I had a dragon fly with beautiful wings visit me over and over again I knew it was you stopping in to share your love. I thank you again and again for all the love and warmth you shared with not only your family but those who you blessed with your loving presence. I miss being able to see you in person but know I am able to feel you with me and again I bow my head in humbleness of the beauty you brought and continue to bring to my life. I love you Sonja always and forever until we meet again….. Gina