Sonya Brantley, 81, survived by 27 descendants
Wildwood native passed away Oct. 20 following a battle with cancer.
By James Foster ·
Sonya Eugene McKinney Brantley, a Wildwood, Florida, resident, died on Oct. 20, 2026. She was 81. The cause of death was cancer.
She was born on Nov. 13, 1944, in Wildwood. Her parents were Walter McKinney and Virginia Pardee. Her husband, Pratt Brantley, survived her. They had been married since Jan. 17, 1964.
The couple raised four children together. Her son Ollis is married to Cheryl. Her son Darrell is married to Lisa. Her daughter Teresa is married to Matt Hina. Her daughter Anna is married to Mike Tester.
Brantley left behind 12 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. She described her life as one of service to others. She took pride in preserving her family’s stories and her LDS heritage.
Her family stated she touched many lives through her faith and dedication. They noted that her memories and preserved history will continue through the generations. Her life spanned 81 years in Florida.
Her legacy includes her four children, 12 grandchildren, and 11 great-grandchildren. She is survived by her husband, Pratt. Her parents predeceased her. Her life ended on Oct. 20, 2026.
