Obituary of Sonya Kay Greenwood

Sonya took great pride in her work as a nurse, always demonstrating exceptional care and compassion. She enjoyed traveling to England where her husband was born and had special memories of her trip to Paris with her uncles, as well as her special mother-daughter cruise to the Caribbean with Sunny. Her family always came first and she loved them very much. She is survived by her husband of 11 years, Anthony Greenwood; her children, Jay Nipe, Jr., Sunny Nipe, and Sean Greenwood; her mother and step-father, Karen and Brian Ferus; her paternal grandfather, Paul Taylor, Sr. (Irma); a brother, Paul (Brenda); two sisters, Janet Small, Kerri Tindall (Roger); her uncle and best friend, Warren D. Brandriff, Jr. and her adoptive uncle, Dr. Keith Figgs. She is also survived by her aunt, Karen Heckman (Rev. Douglas), as well as additional aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Sonya was predeceased by her father, Paul "Sonny" Taylor, Jr.; her maternal grandparents, Ida Brandriff and Warren Brandriff, Sr.; her paternal grandmother, Martha Taylor and her uncle, Lewis E. Brandriff. A very special member of her family is her beloved dog, Jake. Sonya will be missed by all, who will always cherish the memories of her and her giving and caring heart. Funeral services will be held on Monday, September 17 at 12:00 noon at the First Wesleyan Church, 200 Laurel Heights Drive, Bridgeton, NJ 08302. A viewing will be held at the church from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 noon. Sonya will be laid to rest next to her beloved grandmother, Ida Brandriff, at Mount Pleasant Cemetery in Millville. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in memory of Sonya Greenwood, payable to "The Cancer Institute of NJ Foundation." Donations should be sent to: Leanne M. Kochy, Director of Major Gifts and Special Events, Cancer Institute of New Jersey Foundation, 120 Albany Street, Tower 2, 2nd Floor, New Brunswick, NJ 08901. Arrangements are under the direction of the PADGETT FUNERAL HOME, Upper Deerfield Township. Written condolences may be sent to the family through the funeral home website at www.padgettfuneralhomes.com