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Sonya Arrowood Carpenter, 60, of Morganton, NC, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, February 3, 2024 after a brief illness.
Born in Burke County, NC on February 26, 1963, she is the daughter of Frankie “Peggy” Caraway Herd and the late Ernest Luther Arrowood, Jr.
Sonya was a devoted wife and mother who had unending love for her family. She enjoyed and was passionate about being a substitute teacher, and she took great pride in seeing her students succeed. Sonya had a warm and welcoming personality. To know her was to love her, and she seldom met a stranger. She could strike up a conversation with someone she met during her travels, and before they parted, would often be friends on social media. Sonya was a festive person who enjoyed decorating for all occasions and loved spending time with her family.
Mrs. Carpenter is survived by husband, William E. Carpenter, Jr.; sons, Blake Carpenter (Kelsey) and Chase Carpenter (Hannah); sister, Angela Arrowood Williams; nieces, Bailey Rose Smith (Kelly) and Hannah Williams; nephew, Eli Williams; and a great-niece, Adaline Hart.
In addition to her father, Sonya was preceded in death by her step-father, Thomas Herd.
The family will receive friends from 12 to 2 p.m., Saturday, February 10, 2024 at Burkemont Baptist Church. The memorial service will follow at 2 p.m.in the church with Rev. Dr. Eddy Bunton officiating. The service will be live-streamed by the church on the church website or Facebook page.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital (stjude.org).
Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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Sonya had many admirable qualities. She loved her family dearly, was fair and honest to a fault and enjoyed helping her students to develop self esteem and succeed in life. She raised two fine sons, filled her home with love and brought comfort to many. She was a loving caregiver to her mother as was her sister. The most important thing in her life was her family, expressing her love for them and spending quality time with them as evident by the many smiling family pictures left on Facebook. She will be missed but not forgotten.
Sending prayers and good vibes to you and your family. 🙏♥️
Sonya has always been such a precious soul since school. I always enjoyed seeing her & we spoke as if no time ever came in between us. I loved seeing her @ Salem School for years when Landon was there. She will most definitely be missed. My sincere condolences & prayers are with each of you.
I met Sonya working at Harbor Inn with Frankie years ago. She was always the sweetest soul! I am so so sorry for her family's loss. She will definitely be missed!
I'm sorry for your loss. Sonya was a great and kind person. She had my grandson in her class and she always made everyone feel very special. She will be greatly missed.
Words can’t express the hurt I feel for you guys during this time. I pray God will give you peace to get through the days ahead. Sonya and I go back to high school. She was always the same, she always had a smile on her face and love in her heart. We loved doing things with and for our kids; from school activities to Halloween parties. She will greatly be missed. I will forever cherish the memories made with Sonya. Until we met again my friend! Continued prayers for her precious family. Sending love and hugs to you guys!
Sending love and prayers to each of you during this difficult time.
My deepest condolences to the whole Carpenter family. I think lighting a candle in her honor is fitting as she was the light of peoples lives. Her smile and personality shinned and warmed everyone she met. I’ve never met such a welcoming, encouraging, and happy person as Sonya, (and that’s from me only knowing her from a brief encounter. ) I’ll be thinking and praying for you all during this time.
Chase and Hannah and the family I'm so very sorry for your loss 💔 I know she was a beautiful woman and great wife and mother and my dad and our family we are sending prayers and lots of hugs and love to you all ❣️🙏❣️. Love Vera and Uncle Jake ❣️