Ms. Sophia Facey

Passed 12/20/2014

Obituary For Ms. Sophia Facey

Spartanburg, SC – Sophia Facey was born on September 8, 1963 she was the third daughter of Alvin Lloyd Facey and the late Illonka Doreen Chang. She entered into eternal rest on Saturday, December 20, 2014. Ms. Facey was a native of Kingston, Jamaica. Sophia was a graduate of St. Pius High School, NJ. She attended Rutgers University and Hahnemann School of Nursing, where she earned her nursing degree. Ms. Facey was a member of Silver Hill Memorial United Methodist Church. She was committed to serving and helping others through community engagement. She leaves behind to mourn her loss: her father; her daughters, Akili and Jamila Jabulani; her sisters, Rosalie Hornbuckle, Christine Facey and Chandra Chang; her nephews, Oscar and Julian Jones, Belton DeLaine-Facey and Malachi Chang-Smith; her dear long-time friends, Marlone Simpson and Dodie Davis; her numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and community friends who were her invaluable support system. Ms. Facey was preceded in death by her mother, Mrs. Illonka Doreen Chang. Mrs. Smith was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Mr. Leo “Sweetie” Smith and her son, Leo “Pee Wee” Smith, Jr. A Memorial Celebration of the Life of Sophia Facey will be held on Saturday, December 20, 2014 at 12:00 Noon at Silver Hill Memorial United Methodist Church, 778 John B. White Blvd., Spartanburg, SC 29306. Dr. Eddie C. Williams will officiate. J.W. Woodward Funeral Home



Guest Book

Sophia was my mothers home care nurse. We just talked to Sophia last Wednesday and like always she spoke fondly of her children and her sister's delicious oxtails. Sophia and I spoke often and our friendship grew after we found out our daughters shared a name, Chandra. Sophia will be deeply missed by my mother Frances Brewton and our family. Your family are in our thoughts and prayers. May God continue to give you strength.

- Eula

We extend to you our sincere sympathy during this time of sorrow. Psalms 46:1 says 'God is our refuge and strength. A help that is readily found in times of distress.' May God provide you with peace and comfort to endure the days ahead.

- GT

Sophia and I both worked for Interim HealthCare and saw each other in the hall way once in awhile. Our conversations were as if we had seen each other the day before. She was always so warm and friendly, our talks always ended in talking about her wonderful collection of shoes. She was an educated, fashionable and beautiful lady that will be missed by all who knew and loved her.

- Tari

MS.Sophia was a nice person. She would always speak to people even though she didn't k ow them. Ms.Sophia was like an Aunt to me. Luv u Aunt Sophia.

- Deondre