It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Sonya Stacy on July 18, 2024. Sonya Jean Stacy was a beloved mother, grandmother, community member, and friend to many in the Town of Jonesborough, TN.
Sonya was born Sonya Jean Koehler on July 18, 1943, in Terra Haute, Indiana to Florence Ruth "Jerri" Baker and Harry Louis Koehler. She had two brothers Tommas Joel Koehler and Richard Byron Ross who have since passed away. Sonya moved to Tennessee in 1951, where she attended High School and met her future husband, Ned Elliott Stacy from Johnson City, TN. They went on to have one son together, Ned Eric Stacy who currently lives in Jonesborough.
Growing up Sonya had a deep love for her family, friends, and her many artistic pursuits. As many of you may recall, Sonya was the type of person that without even trying always had a way of standing out in a crowd, whether it was for her incredible beauty, her kind hearted nature, or her mesmerizing sense of fashion.
Throughout her adulthood, Sonya showed a keen interest in Jonesborough's history and actively supported the community's growth and prosperity. She served on the historical commission board, helped organize Jonesborough parades, and worked with the town on numerous committees and local events. In addition to this, for many years, she operated an antique repair and refinishing business in a shop located behind the Ole Yellow Vic on Main Street. She later opened The Pig and Slipper in downtown Jonesborough while running a successful bed and breakfast out of her historical home.
When it came to Sonya, nothing mattered more to her than her family and friends. She absolutely loved being a mother and her son, Ned Eric was the pride and joy of her life. Once Ned went on to have children of his own Sonya took it upon herself to help care for them as if they were her own children. The legacy of Sonya’s warmth will forever live on in the lives she touched.
Sonya was survived by her son, Ned Eric Stacy and three grandchildren, Kathryn Jean Eliabeth Stacy, Carolyn Rose Stacy, and Jackson August Stacy.
A family only, private ceremony will be held to honor her life and legacy.
Condolences may be sent to the Stacy family online at www.dilllow-taylor.com
Dillow-Taylor Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Jonesborough, TN 423-753-3821
I became a fiend through the MyRide Jonesborough program and enjoyed many wonderful and informative conversations about her life and business and leadership activities over the years. I offer my sympathies to her family members.
07/24/2024
Larry and Vickie Privette
Ned so sorry to hear the news about Sonya. She held a special place in Larry's heart. Our prayers and love are with you and your family.
I offer my condolences on Stacy's death. She and Clint Newell employed me at Jonesborough Furniturecraft during the summer of 1982. They were two of the best employers I have ever had. Although they were quite different in personality, they got along well together, cared for their customers, and were full of great stories.
