Sonya Lynn McGinley
Funeral services for Sonya Lynn McGinley, 52, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, June 2, 2025, at Langston Street Chapel of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mrs. McGinley passed away at 2:00 a.m., Tuesday, May 27, 2025, at Barnes-Jewish Hospital, St. Louis, Missouri.
She was born July 7, 1972, at West Plains, Missouri, to Dennis Adams and Debbie Brixey Adams. She was married on July 6, 1996, at West Plains, to Dennis McGinley. Sonya lived on CC Highway her entire life. She worked at Fairview School for twenty-six years, where she attended elementary and middle school. Sonya had a deep love for music, especially The Eagles and 80’s hair bands. Sonya played the flute in high school in the marching band and as she always said “when they actually marched.” She didn’t care much for being in the spotlight, but she loved singing at church. She enjoyed reading and had a passion for teaching kids to read. She had a gift for planning crafts and games for the students at school and at church and enjoyed it very much. Her organization and love for planning, often carried over into her family life, planning trips, games, meal plans and anything else she could. Sonya truly loved her family and enjoyed hosting family get togethers. She loved being around her kids, watching sports, especially the Chicago Bears. Sonya was joyfully anticipating being a Mamaw in September. Mrs. McGinley loved her church and church family deeply. She served with her husband for thirty years in ministry at United Freewill Baptist Church.
She is survived by her husband, Dennis McGinley; three children, Garel McGinley and wife, Jessie, Eli McGinley and wife, Gracie, and Parker McGinley; her parents, Dennis and Debbie Adams; her in-laws, Laverne Jones, and Dennis and Francis McGinley; one grandson on the way; one brother, Josh Adams and wife, Ashlea, her nieces and nephew, Brixey Adams, Mylea Adams, Kinlee Adams and Jase Adams; and many aunts, uncles and cousins.
Her grandparents, Garel and Vivian Adams and Junior and Betty Brixey preceded her in death.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m., Sunday, at Langston Street Chapel. Burial will be in the Union Grove Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Fairview Foundation or United Freewill Baptist Church Building Fund, and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 W. Main St., West Plains, Missouri.
Lisa Manion Meade
May 28, 2025 @ 5:39 pm
McGinley & Adams family,
I’m so sorry to learn of Sonya’s passing. She was a year younger than me in high school and such a kind person. Her love of her family & her faith was evident always. Rejoicing with you that she is completely whole now, but knowing the sadness of leaving a hole in the family. Praying for you all.
Mary E Evans
May 29, 2025 @ 7:40 am
Dennis and Debbie and the family. I so sorry for your loss. Will keep you all in my prayers. Hugs and love.
Pam Coffman
May 29, 2025 @ 8:56 am
Dennis and Family. I am so sorry, to hear of the passing of Sonya. Sonya was such a sweet person and loved her family so much. May God wrap his loving arms around each of you and give you strength and comfort.
Amber Redburn
May 29, 2025 @ 9:22 am
To The McGinely and Adams Families,
Our Deepest Sympathy to each of you on the passing of Sonya. She was a very caring Christian woman and a joy to be around as well. Daily may God provide comfort, strength, encouragement, and peace to each of you. We will be keeping all of you in our daily prayers and thoughts. May God bless all of you.
In Christian Love,
Tim, Amber, and Corby Redburn
CD and Mindy Hall
May 29, 2025 @ 10:53 am
Brother Dennis and Sister Sonya are a blessing to so many. Words can’t express how saddened we are to hear of her passing. We can all take comfort in knowing she is with God now…in peace, no more tears, no more pain. We love you guys!
Wanda Hunter
May 29, 2025 @ 11:59 am
So sorry for your loss she was an awesome lady and loved by all.
Jerry and Deborah Weatherford; Chad and Elaina Martin;
May 29, 2025 @ 12:02 pm
To Dennis and families; So, so sorry for Sonja’s passing! A wonderful Christian woman. You both were so kind and encouraging to me and my family when our Sabrina passed away in August 2020. Please know you are in our prayers and as you know you will feel comfort during this time knowing Sonja was close to God in every way! God Bless!!
Donna Newberry
May 29, 2025 @ 12:42 pm
So sorry for loss of your loved one. Noble and Donna
Lora Emmons
May 29, 2025 @ 3:41 pm
So sorry to hear this I know she is in a great place and y’all are promised to see her again ??But it’s still hard ?prayers , hugs and love to you all
Jennifer Dawn Jennings
May 29, 2025 @ 3:45 pm
She was my best friend our senior year (1990) and I will never forget how beautiful she was and so silly. We had so much fun. I will miss her posts and pictures of your beautiful family. I am truly sorry for your loss.
Terrie Honeycutt
May 29, 2025 @ 7:44 pm
Dennis and family,
May the God we serve wrap you in his loving arms and give you the peace that passes all understanding in this time of need. Those that serve the true And Living God do not Mourn as others because we have a Living Hope. We are assured that when Sonya took her last breath here she was taking her first breath in Heaven. What a day of rejoicing. My love and prayers are with you and all your family. Sonya was an amazing example of a Godly wife and mother as well as teacher and colleague. I truly loved her and admired her.
Hold onto God’s unchanging hand always through the difficult days and moments and always share Sonya’s story with others for her light to always shine for Jesus.
Ms. Terrie Honeycutt former Principal of Fairview R-XI School West Plaibs, MO
Debra Jorgensen
May 30, 2025 @ 8:20 am
So sorry to hear of your daughter’s passing. Praying for comfort and peace knowing that one day you will see your daughter again.