Sonya Terry

(From Mason-Woodard Mortuary)

On June 19th, 2021, Sonya Jo Terry (Platner), 62, passed away surrounded by family.
Sonya was born in Joplin, MO, on April 1,1959.

She graduated from Carl Junction High School, class of 1977 where she enjoyed being a cheerleader and playing softball.

Sonya worked at Devore Trucking before taking ownership of Devore’s Western Store in Joplin with her husband Rick, from 1995-99. Together they also owned Terry’s Western Store in Goodman, MO. She then became the proud owner of Sonya Jo’s Fitness in Joplin. Sonya worked the last 10 years at Freeman Hospital in the admissions office where she met many great friends.

Sonya married her loving husband Rick Terry on December 9,1993. They continued to spend the next 27 happy years together. Sonya and Rick loved their life together. They enjoyed camping with close friends and family, going for rides together on their trike, taking family vacations, and spending every moment they could with their grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

She absolutely loved being Granny Grunt to her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Watching them grow was her greatest happiness. She loved craft time and taking as many pictures as she could of them. She has numerous books and boxes of pictures of her loved ones she has taken throughout her life.

She will be forever remembered by her loving husband Rick Terry and their loving dog Rusty. Her 5 children and their spouses; Chad and Samantha Terry, Justin Chandler, Brandon Chandler, Michael and Stacey McQuality, Danielle Terry; mother and stepfather Ruth and Richard Manes; 4 brothers and sisters-in-laws; David and Mariella Platner, Dan and Debbie Platner, Steve and Tricia Platner, and Shawn and Billie Platner; 10 grand and 2 great-grandchildren; Elizabeth Chandler, Brayden Chandler, Camden Chandler, Jaron Pellham, Hailey Chandler, Brooklyn Chandler, Maison McQuality, Maleah McQuality, Ally Jane Terry. Skylar Banks, Olivia Banks, and Johnathan Chandler; loving best friends Billy and Belinda Fleming, along with numerous cousins and close friends.

Sonya is preceded in death by her father Jim Platner, stepfather Ernie Devore, and granddaughter Stormie Chandler.

The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 7:00 pm on Monday, June 21, 2021 at the Mason Woodard Chapel. Funeral Services will be held at the Faith Assembly of God Church in Joplin at 10:00 am on Tuesday, June 22, 2021, with burial to follow at Mount Hope Cemetery.

Contributions May Be Given to the American Cancer Society in memory of Sonya.