Sonya L. Flora Hoisington
(27 December 1936 - 06 April 2008)

Sonya L. Hoisington, 71, of Parsons died at 1:55 a.m., Sunday, April 06, 2008 at St. John's Regional Medical Center in Joplin.

She was born December 27, 1936, in Parsons, to Harry J. Flora and Louise B. (Noel) Flora.

She grew up and attended schools in Parsons. She graduated from Parsons High School and then from Labette Community College with a degree in Nursing.

She worked at the Labette County Medical Center and was one of the first nurses hired in the Intensive Care Unit at the hospital. She later worked in several of the local nursing homes.

She enjoyed reading, doing crossword puzzles, collecting antique glassware, and spending time with her grandchildren.

She was a member of Wesley United Methodist Church.

She and William Hoisington were married on June 5, 1959 in Parsons. He survives of the home.

Survivors: Husband – William Hoisington of the home Three sons – Michael Hoisington and his wife Cathy Topeka, KS Marc Hoisington and his wife Tina Rogers, Arkansas Matthew Hoisington and his wife Peggy Parsons, KS Nine grandchildren Six great-grandchildren One Brother – Jon Michael Flora Parsons, KS

Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, April 9, 2008, at the Wesley United Methodist Church in Parsons.

Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m., Tuesday at the Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home.

Memorial contributions are suggested to the Labette Community College Foundation for the Nursing Program. These may be left at or mailed to Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home, P.O. Box 374, Parsons, KS 67357.

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Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home
405 Main Street
Parsons, Kansas 67357
Toll-Free: 866-788-9005
Phone: 620-421-9000
www./forbeshoffman.com

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Thanks to Gary & Merleen Ellis (#47871757) for the links to her parents:

Please link Sonya Hoisington to her parents:
Harry Flora FAG 85749881 and Louise B. Noel Flora 85608867

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