Sonnya Ann Christian

Sonnya Ann Christian was born April 1, 1972, in Longview, Texas to Sonny Colbert and Martha Chaseberry.

Sonnya attended Longview High School and Kilgore College where she would get her GED and accounting certification.

She was a firm believer in Jesus Christ and worshipped at Saint Temple COGIC for many years before joining McDaniel Temple COGIC in Tyler, Texas under the leadership of Pastor E. Omar McDaniel. 

On February 20, 2026, God called Sonnya home to be with Him. Although she will truly be missed, she leaves many memories to cherish. She was all about serving God and doing right be people. 

She was preceded in death by her parents: Martha Chaseberry and Sonny Colbert; brother: Darron Chaseberry and sister: Glinda Wofford. 

She leaves to cherish her memories her loving daughters: Quindarian Jones and Tearrica Taylor; two sons: Michael Horton Jr. and Trequalon Christian; 12 grandkids: Christopher Jones Jr., Ayden Jones, Damarion Horton, Keymarion Horton, Damichael Horton, Sonnya Horton, Chyna Taylor, Pariis Pierce, Kendrick Harris, Deshaun Harris, Travion Christian and Myonna Christian; sister: Rebecca Shaibu; brothers: Donnie Chaseberry and Demond Chaseberry; and, a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends. 

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