Sonja Winter Bryan Obituary (1932

Sonja Winter Bryan, 90, a resident of Harrisonburg, passed away on Saturday, November 19, 2022, at Sentara RMH Medical Center. Mrs. Bryan was born on January 23, 1932, in Frankfurt, Germany, to the late Adolf and Mimi Winter. She grew up during World War II and was separated from her family during the war. She worked for many years at Ingleside and Belle Meade restaurants and enjoyed going to German coffee clutches. Mrs. Bryan is survived by her children, Eugene Bryan and wife Laurie, John Bryan; her brother, Willi Winter, of Frankfurt, Germany; step-grandsons, Derrick Merica and wife Sam, Logan Shifflett and girlfriend Chelsey; step great grandsons, Bentley and Bryceton Merica; a special nephew, James Bryan; and numerous other nieces and nephews. Aside from her brother, Willi, Mrs. Bryan was the last surviving member of her immediate family. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, November 25, 2022, at Woodbine Cemetery. Online condolences may be made to the family by visiting www.mcmullenfh.com. McMullen Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.