OBITUARY
Sophia Elizabeth Christian
November 20, 1935 – November 3, 2023
IN THE CARE OF
Woodlawn Funeral Home & Memorial Gardens
Sophia Elizabeth Minor Christian, 87, a native of Virginia Beach, VA, was born November 20, 1935 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. She is the daughter of Paul and Ruby Neville Minor. Also, she was a member of Hickory Grove Baptist Church in Chapel Hill, NC and educated in Orange County Public Schools.
On August 21, 1960, she married Thomas Joseph Nelson Christian, Sr. To this union seven children were born.
She is predeceased by her parents Paul and Ruby Minor, her husband Thomas J. Christian, Sr., her oldest daughter Vanilla E. Christian, oldest son Thomas J. Christian, Jr., her sisters Nancy Minor Moss and Mable Minor Almond.
She leaves behind to continue her legacy surviving children, Paul Christian, Harrol Christian, Shirley Christian Goodwin (Will), Bob Christian (Natasha) and Anita Christian. Her grandchildren Shakenna Lawrence, Lauren Christian, Ashley Christian, Justin Goodwin, Emmanuel Christian, Zachary Christian, Ryan Goodwin and Sydney Christian. Her great grandchildren Dejanae, Deveon, Ciara and her great great granddaughter, Ally and nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
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FAMILY
- Paul Minor Father (deceased)
- Ruby Neville Minor Mother (deceased)
- Thomas Joseph Nelson Christian, Sr. Husband (deceased)
- Vanilla E. Christian Daughter (deceased)
- Thomas J. Christian, Jr. Son (deceased)
- Nancy Minor Moss Sister (deceased)
- Mable Minor Almond Sister (deceased)
- Paul Christian Son
- Harrol Christian Son
- Shirley Christian Goodwin (Will) Daughter
- Bob Christian (Natasha) Son
- Anita Christian Daughter
- Shakenna Lawrence Granddaughter
- Lauren Christian Granddaughter
- Ashley Christian Granddaughter
- Justin Goodwin Grandson
- Emmanuel Christian Grandson
- Zachary Christian Grandson
- Ryan Goodwin Grandson
- Sydney Christian Granddaughter
- Dejanae Great Grandchild
- Deveon Great Grandchild
- Ciara Great Grandchild
- Ally Great Great Granddaughter
PALLBEARERS
- Harrol Christian
- Bob Christian
- William Goodwin
- Justin Goodwin
- Emmanuel Christian
- Zachary Christian
- Ryan Goodwin
Past Services
Saturday,
November 11, 2023
Visitation
Saturday,
November 11, 2023
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