Sharon Lee Sonier

On June 28, 2021, Sharon Lee Sonier, loving mother, grandmother & GG, gained her wings at the age of 85.

Funeral services will be held 10:00 A.M. Wednesday, July 7, 2021 at Trimble United Methodist Church. Interment will follow at Evergreen Cemetery in Emmetsburg, IA. Visitation will be held 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. Tuesday, July 6, 2021 at Meyer Brothers Colonial Chapel. Online condolences can be expressed at www.meyerbroschapels.com.

Sharon Slater Sonier was born April 30, 1936, in Emmetsburg, Iowa to Ernest and Mabel (Cox) Slater.

Sharon graduated from Emmetsburg High School in 1955. She received her nurse aide training at WITCC in 1966.

Sharon married Clifford Lee Coon on Jan 6, 1957, to this union 4 children were born. On July 2, 1965 she married Henry Arthur Sonier, to this union 2 children were born.

Sharon worked in the Sioux City School system and the CSADV until she retired in 2006. She was a long time member of Trimble United Methodist Church.

Sharon enjoyed fishing and going on vacations with her family and has made many memories doing so.

Sharon is survived by her children, Jackie Mandl of N. Sioux City SD, David Sonier of Omaha, NE, Mark and Robin Sonier of Sioux City, Michael Sonier of Sioux City, Marcia Miracle (Kelvin) of Canton, GA; brother Paul (Mary) Slater of Boone IA; sister Phyllis Schomaker of Estherville, IA; grandchildren Randy & James (Amanda) Meier, Terry (Felisha) Bainbridge, Richard (Amanda), Latrecia, & Collin (Kelsy) Crum, Tina (David) Henry, Jason (Misty), Matthew, Cody & Dakota Sonier, Michael (Chrissy) & Jon (April) Pauly, Tyler (Carly) & Megan Sonier, Emma (Larry) & Samantha Sonier, William (Heather), Madison (Sean) & Andrew (Trisha) Knight; 32 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great grandchild; and longtime friends Cathy Shafer & Shirley Ingram.

She is preceded in death by her parents, brother Alan Slater, daughter Jeannie Meier, 2 grandsons Richard & Daniel Meier, and foster son Shane Clay.

Life brings tears, smiles and memories. The tears dry, smiles fade, but the memories last forever.