Sonya Adams Charles
October 7, 2022
Sonya Adams Charles, 85, of Charlotte, NC, died on October 7, 2022 at Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center. She was born in Hartsville, SC, on February 20, 1937 to Joel Alexander Adams and Elizabeth King Adams and was married to the late Nelson Jay Charles who passed away in 1997.
Sonya was a long-time member of Myers Park United Methodist Church where she worked in the pre-school for over 26 years. She received a Special Recognition pin from the UMW for her extraordinary work in the church. Sonya was a member of the Wesley Sunday School Class, the Martha Circle, the Altar Committee, the Heavenly Hosts and served on the Wedding Committee for over 20 years.
Sonya is survived by her two daughters, Valerie Charles Propst and her husband, James Tenser and Susan Ann Charles, all of Tucson, Arizona; two grandchildren, Amanda Propst Conway and her husband, Paul, and Christopher Charles Propst and his wife, Ayaka; great-grandson, Kai; one sister, Dottie Distelheim of Hilton Head Island, S C; and two nephews, David and Ken Jones.
In addition to her parents and husband, Sonya was preceded in death by two sisters, Ann Adams Jones and Nancy King Adams: and two brothers-in-law, Ike Jones and Joe Distelheim.
A memorial service to celebrate Sonya’s life will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, October 15, 2022, at Myers Park United Methodist Church. A reception will follow in Jubilee Hall. Please join the family online at
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Memorials may be sent to the Walter Ball Endowment Fund, c/o Myers Park United Methodist Church, 1501 Queens Road, Charlotte, NC 28207.
Arrangements are in the care of Kenneth W. Poe Funeral & Cremation Service, 1321 Berkeley Ave., Charlotte, NC; 28204 (704) 641-7606. Online condolences can be shared at www.kennethpoeservices.com.
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Sonya was the loveliest lady in the world, and the greatest pre-school teacher. She had such an impact on our family, and particularly our son, Thad. Blessings and peace to you all as you mourn this wonderful woman.
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I am saddened by the loss of such a good teacher friend but gladdened for Sonya’s home-going. Sonya and other teachers in the preschool were so welcoming to me when I joined the staff in the mid 90 s. What a great mentor she was. Not only did she leave me her physical classroom when she retired, but she “willed” me her file cabinet of lessons and crafts and wisdom which I often pull for preschool enrichment at MPP preschool today. It was always a nice surprise for me to see Sonya in the Goodness Gracious Gift Shop or hear her joyous laughter in the hallway. How blest I am to have known her.
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It was such a joy to be members of the Wesley Sunday School Class and have Sonya as a fellow member. She was always smiling and brought much delight to the class! May God's greatest comfort be with all the family during these days.
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Susan please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Take care and will see you next week. Your HSL family.
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