Sonita Gail Pledger Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Sonita Gail Pledger, age 59, of Altus, Arkansas died Monday, January 11, 2021 in Altus. She was a manager of the family business, a homemaker, a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church, St. Mary’s Quilting Club and the Daughters of St. Mary’s. She was born July 16, 1961 in Atkins, Arkansas to Jerome and Hermina Rinke Koerdt. She was preceded in death by her parents and her granddaughter, Alexis Terese’ Pledger. She is survived by her husband, Tim Pledger of Altus; two sons, Jeremy Pledger and wife Tiffany of Altus and Michael Pledger and wife Kelli of Ozark; one sister, Mikala Hudson of Altus; an uncle, Leon Rinke, of West Helena, Arkansas; and seven grandchildren, Hailie and Harlen of Altus, Lakyn, Josie, Ari Rose and Kimora of Ozark, and Lainie Harris of Fayetteville, Arkansas. Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 AM Thursday, January 14, 2021 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Altus, with Deacon Brian Lachowsky officiating and burial at St. Mary’s Cemetery under direction of Shaffer Funeral Home of Ozark. Rosary will be held at 6:00 PM Wednesday, January 13, 2021 at Shaffer Funeral Home Chapel, 2315 West Commercial Street in Ozark. Serving as pallbearers are David Kendrick, Craig Pledger, Jason Evans, Danny Vaught, Devonte’ Britt, and Keystan Durning.

Sonita Gail Pledger

July 16, 1961 - January 11, 2021