Sonya Barnes Rogers

Sonya “Sissy” Barnes Rogers, 49, of Mebane, died Tuesday, January 18th, 2022. Her loss was completely unexpected and is devasting to family and friends. Born on March 24, 1972, in Lumberton, NC to loving parents Neal Archie and Dena Hammond Barnes, Sonya completed their family and became the best “Sissy” to her older sister, Tonya Barnes Daye. Sonya was proud of her family heritage and a member of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina. Sonya attended Orange High School where she was an active cheerleader, softball player, and the Panther mascot. After high school, Sonya continued her education by studying accounting and spent her entire career in many facets of this field. In 1996, Sonya married the love of her life, Billy Rogers. Together they have four wonderful children, whom Sonya loved endlessly. As a mom, Sonya was fiercely dedicated to Nathan, Jordan, Logan, and Sydney and committed her life to helping them accomplish their goals and become the best versions of themselves. For Sonya, family always came first and was above all else. She made it her mission, as a mom and wife, to support, guide, protect and love her family completely. The hole left by her absence is impossible to fill. To have Sonya in your life was to have someone who was always there for you. No matter how much time and distance there may be, you could always count on Sonya for anything that you needed. She was loyal, determined, honest and always willing to offer support to those in need. Her family and friends will cherish memories of her cheering for her children at their sporting events, supporting the NC State Wolfpack, seeing Bon Jovi in concert, and spending time with her family. Sonya’s family and friends will miss her presence in their lives dearly. Sonya is preceded in death by her daddy, Neal Archie Barnes; paternal grandparents, Willie Barnes, Eula Mae Barnes Hunt and Junious Hunt; paternal uncles, Harry West Barnes, Jimmy Barnes, Sr.; paternal aunt, Betty Grace Hunt; maternal grandparent, Douglas Hammond; maternal aunt, Delise Ann (Lucy) Hammond. Sonya is survived by her husband of 25 years, William “Billy” Rogers; her four children, son Nathan and daughters Jordan, Logan, and Sydney; her mother, Dena Hammond Barnes; her sister, Tonya (Bonnie) Daye; maternal grandma Gracie Hammond; father & mother-in-law, Larry and Yvonne Rogers; sister-inlaw, Kim (Dana) Meredith; nephews Trey (Hannah) Daye, Tyler Daye, and William Meredith; nieces Chenoa (Brantson) Daye-Kirk, Macey Meredith, Mariah Meredith and numerous other aunts, uncles, and cousins. Sonya leaves behind countless friends who loved her dearly, especially her best friends Brigette Hendrix, Melodi Dunn and Mary Gallimore. Visitation will be Wednesday, January 26th at McClures Funeral Home in Mebane from 6:00-8:00. A funeral service will be held Thursday, January 27th at 1:00 at Crosslink Community Church, Mebane. Interment immediately following the service at Mt. Adar Church Cemetery, Mebane. The family is receiving visitors at the home of Larry and Yvonne Rogers at 5500 Corbett Ridge Road, Mebane. To honor Sonya’s memory and the love she had for her children, in lieu of flowers, donations can be made to The Rogers Family at any State Employee Credit Union.