Sonja Davis Faulkner Clifton
March 18, 1939 – June 18, 2025
Sonja Davis Faulkner Clifton of Jacksonville, Florida, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, at the age of 86. A devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, Sonja leaves behind a legacy rooted in love, faith, and unwavering dedication to her family.
Born on March 18, 1939, in Piedmont, Alabama, Sonja was the beloved daughter of the late Clyde and Lucille Davis. Throughout her life, she embraced many roles with grace and purpose-from working in the hospitality industry to supporting a military household. Her genuine warmth and passion for connecting with others left a lasting impression on everyone she met.
A devoted member of North Jacksonville Baptist Church, Sonja found deep joy and fellowship through her church’s women’s groups and their many meaningful outings. Her faith was a guiding light throughout her life, and she was a pillar of strength and support to those around her.
Sonja cherished every moment spent with her family, especially her beloved granddaughter and great-grandchildren. She had a vibrant spirit and found happiness in life’s simple pleasures-gardening, traveling, cooking, and curling up with a good romance novel.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her late husbands, William B. Faulkner and Ladd Clifton; her daughter, Cynthia “Cindy” Diana Faulkner; her son, William B. “Billy” Faulkner; and her brother, Clyde L. “Buddy” Davis Jr.
Sonja is survived by her loving daughter, Donna K. Hall; her granddaughter, Diana Nicole Hall Karst, and husband Timothy Karst Jr.; two great-grandchildren, Katelyn Nicole Karst and Timothy Gavin Karst; and her brother, Joseph Timothy Davis. She is also remembered fondly by extended family members and dear friends whose lives she touched with kindness and compassion.
A Celebration of Life will be held at North Jacksonville Baptist Church with Pastor Chris Coram officiating on Thursday, June 26, 2025. Viewing will start at 12:30 pm and the service will begin at 1:30 pm. Interment with a committal service will be at the Evergreen Cemetery, 4535 Main Street, Jacksonville, FL 32206 at 3:30 pm.  Arrangements are under the direction and care of Evergreen Funeral Home – (904) 353-3649.
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Sonja I will always have love in my heart for you.
Donna, your mom, and Nicole, your grandmother, was one of my dearest friends, co-worker and mischief maker partner. I met Sonja in 2003 and it was wonderful memories from then on. I’ll miss her infectious laughter and our long chats. She leaves a vacancy on this earth, but she will never be forgotten by me and all who knew her. She loved y’all so much, as well as her grandchildren and Tim. My prayers are with you for comfort and peace at this time.
What a sweetheart she was , always a kind word and I will miss her laugh. Rest peacefully in the arms of Jesus.
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