Sonya Harland, was a woman of grace, faith, and strength beautiful in spirit, radiant in love, and strategic in the way she moved through the world. She was proceeded in death by her children, Harvey, Michelle, & Tammy. As well as widowed by her husband Albert Harland.

Born on August 30, 1937, and raised in Chicago, her father was born in New Orleans, she was shaped by her father's family. She was a woman of resilience, and devotion. With one brother, KENNETH, and one sister, BONITA she learned early the sacred meaning of connection, something she carried with her for a lifetime.

Her life unfolded across the world, each place leaving its imprint on her soul. Of all the cities she called home, Chicago was special where she lived for 30 years, and Paris, France held her heart most dearly a place she loved for its beauty, depth, and timeless elegance, she especially loved the Louvre, she loved history and she spent many hours there on a regular basis.

She was the loving mother of three children, with Harvey L Bonner Sr the proud grandmother of eight grandchildren, and the joyful great-grandmother to many great-grandchildren—each generation wrapped in her love, guided by her wisdom, and blessed by her presence.

Her faith in God was steady and unshakeable. She lived her spirituality not only in prayer, but in compassion, generosity, and unconditional love. Family was her foundation, her purpose, her greatest joy.

She was loving and nurturing, strong and firm. A woman whose beauty shone from the inside out, whose heart was vast, and whose love knew no limits.

On January 24, 2026, she was called home, surrounded by her loving grandchildren and great grandchildren with love and admiration.

Though she is no longer with us in body, her spirit lives on in our memories, our faith, our laughter, and the love she planted so deeply in our hearts.

Forever loved. Forever cherished. Forever our guiding light. ✨🤍