Sonja Wilson Council
March 19, 1948 –
Mrs. Sonja Council suddenly left this life of 74 years for her place in Heaven on May 26, 2022. Born March 19, 1948, in Lake City, Fla., she is preceded in death by her husband of 46 years, Michael “Mike” D. Council Sr., and mother and father, Hilda and John Wilson.
Sonja was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She is survived by her son, Michael Jr.; daughter-n-law Robin; and three granddaughters, Makenzie, Madelynn and Macey Council. She is also survived by her youngest son, Jason Emmett Council. Sonja leaves two brothers, Karl (Doris) Wilson and Keith (Maxine) Wilson; sister, Glenda Kaye Oliverio; sister-n-laws, Gail and John Paulk and Betty Jo Council, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Sonja was married for 46 years to Michael “Mike” D. Council Sr. and gave birth to two children, Michael D. Council Jr. and Jason E. Council. She was a graduate of Mulberry High School and the University of South Florida with a bachelor’s degree in education. Sonja taught elementary school for a number of years, and once she began having children, transitioned to homemaker. Sonja was instrumental in founding M.D. Council and Sons, of which she held the officer’s position of secretary and managed all administrative and bookkeeping activities. One of Sonja’s passions was the Ruskin Woman's Club, where she was an active member for 42 years. She was currently serving as trustee and had been chair of the Hostess Committee, chair of the annual Christmas Tea for multiple years and co-chair of the annual Sweetheart Tea event, as well as past club president.
Sonja loved to cook and bake for her family and friends. She spent time canning tomatoes and making jelly from numerous fresh fruits. She loved the company of her three granddaughters, helping her in the kitchen with holiday desserts and teaching them the best baking tips. She was a devout Christian and very passionate about spending time with family. Sonja will be remembered for her loving personality, kind soul, generosity, humor and, of course, her amazing southern cooking.
Arrangements by Sun City Funeral Home.
Sonja was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She is survived by her son, Michael Jr.; daughter-n-law Robin; and three granddaughters, Makenzie, Madelynn and Macey Council. She is also survived by her youngest son, Jason Emmett Council. Sonja leaves two brothers, Karl (Doris) Wilson and Keith (Maxine) Wilson; sister, Glenda Kaye Oliverio; sister-n-laws, Gail and John Paulk and Betty Jo Council, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Sonja was married for 46 years to Michael “Mike” D. Council Sr. and gave birth to two children, Michael D. Council Jr. and Jason E. Council. She was a graduate of Mulberry High School and the University of South Florida with a bachelor’s degree in education. Sonja taught elementary school for a number of years, and once she began having children, transitioned to homemaker. Sonja was instrumental in founding M.D. Council and Sons, of which she held the officer’s position of secretary and managed all administrative and bookkeeping activities. One of Sonja’s passions was the Ruskin Woman's Club, where she was an active member for 42 years. She was currently serving as trustee and had been chair of the Hostess Committee, chair of the annual Christmas Tea for multiple years and co-chair of the annual Sweetheart Tea event, as well as past club president.
Sonja loved to cook and bake for her family and friends. She spent time canning tomatoes and making jelly from numerous fresh fruits. She loved the company of her three granddaughters, helping her in the kitchen with holiday desserts and teaching them the best baking tips. She was a devout Christian and very passionate about spending time with family. Sonja will be remembered for her loving personality, kind soul, generosity, humor and, of course, her amazing southern cooking.
Arrangements by Sun City Funeral Home.