Sonya Phillips, 56, of East Moline, passed away Friday, January 7, 2022 at her residence.  Per her wishes cremation rites will be accorded and no services will be held.

Sonya was born on October 21, 1965 in Rock Island, the daughter of James and Shirbie (Robinson) Phillips.  Sonya enjoyed cooking, dancing, and most of all spending time with her family.

Sonya is survived by her significant other, Keith Spann; daughter, Brooklyn Hawkins; granddaughter, Labreya Coles; mother, Shirbie Orr; siblings, James, Donna, Verdell, and Tyrone Phillips and Veronica (David) Griffin; aunts, Nawasa Campbell, Joyce Butler, and Shirley Scott; uncles, Tony Robinson and Joe Doyle-Robertson; special cousin, Yvonne McDaniels; and a host of cousins, nieces and nephews.   She was preceded in death by her father; aunt, Jerley Shelton; and uncle, Rudy Applegate.