Sonja S. Holloway, 74, Columbia City, died Sunday, Nov. 13, 2016 at her home.

She was born Nov. 3, 1942 in Huntington County, Indiana a daughter of Russell T. and Zelda H. (Schoeff) Alford. Her formative years were spent in Huntington and graduated from Huntington Township School.

On October 5, 1963 she married Jerry L. Holloway. They always made their home in Columbia City, moving to their present home in 1969. Mr. Holloway died July 25, 2011.

Sonja was employed at Sunday Visitor in 1964, Bond Flex Rubber for a few years and STAFCO for five years, Thomson’s Motor Sales for 11 years, Harker Insurance Agency for over four years then co-owned and operated Holloway Lawn Service from 1981 until 2004. In 1990 Sonja and Jerry began working for Schrader Real Estate & Auction Company.

Her memberships included LA Breakfast Club in Ligonier and several car clubs.

Surviving relatives include four siblings, James Alford of Syracuse, Barbara Biberstein of Bluffton, Nancy Rice of Huntington and Jack Alford of Huntington; several nieces and nephews; and her special friend and neighbor, Whitney Shoda of Columbia City.

There will be no visitation or service.

Arrangements are entrusted to Smith & Sons Funeral Home, Columbia City.