Sonya Akin

Sonya Kay Mings Akin, 71, of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Ray Mings and Monteen Williams Mings was born May 31st, 1953 in Taylor County. She went to be with Jesus on Sunday, December 22nd, 2024 at her home, surrounded by family.

Sonya united in marriage to her longtime sweetheart, Mr. Bruce Akin, in July of 2020, he survives.

Sonya retired from Clarcor after about 18 years of service after spending about 30 years at Fruit of the Loom. She loved the beach. Going to Church and Florida were her two favorite places to go. Sonya professed faith in Christ and she attended Feathersburg First Church of God.

Besides her husband, Sonya is survived by:

Two step-sons: Nathan Akin and his wife, Jacklyn, of Columbia; and Josh Akin and his wife, Sierra, of Campbellsville

Eight step-grandchildren

Two brothers and one sister: Daniel Mings, Manuel Mings, and Susie Carroll, all of Elkhorn

Daughter-in-law, Edna Akin of Somerset

Three nephews and five nieces

Her dog and best friend, Jazzy

A host of other family and friends

Sonya was preceded in death by:

Her step-son, Seth Akin

Her sister-in-law, Cindy Hughes

Her mother-in-law, Martha Cundiff

VISITATION: Thursday, December 26th, 2024 from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Auberry Funeral Home in downtown Campbellsville.

FUNERAL: Friday, December 27th, 2024 at 11:00 am at Auberry Funeral Home in downtown Campbellsville with burial to follow in the Callahan Cemetery. Bro. Alex Cox will be officiating.

PALLBEARERS: Nathan Akin, Joshua Akin, Bobby Miller, Richie Carroll, Jeremy Mings, and Luke Mings

Expressions of sympathy may be in the form of donations to Hosparus of Green River and may be made at the funeral home.

The staff of Auberry Funeral Home would like to thank the family for entrusting us with the care and arrangements of Mrs. Sonya Akin at our funeral home.  May God bless you during this difficult time.