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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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My heart goes out to your family and you,I know it’s a hell of a loss but you will make it through it. Tell the kids if they need anything I’ll be there if you need anything, I’ll be there just give me a holler. Take care.