A Life of Giving: Remembering Minister Sonia Malone
Few lives shine as brightly as that of Minister Sonia Malone, a faithful servant of God whose ministry at Global Life Church touched hearts across nations and generations. Her passing leaves a profound void, yet her legacy of love, generosity, and service continues to echo in the lives of all she encountered.
A Scripture That Captures Her Life
Minister Sonia embodied the words of Revelation 14:13 (AMP):
“Blessed (happy, prosperous, to be admired) are the dead who die in the Lord from now on! ‘Yes, blessed indeed,’ says the Spirit, ‘so that they may rest and have relief from their labors, for their deeds do follow them.’”
Her deeds indeed followed her—acts of kindness, missions of mercy, and a life poured out for others.
A Legacy of Generosity
Minister Sonia lived a life of giving. Just months before her passing, she sent financial support with missionaries to Cape Town, South Africa, ensuring that the people there could be blessed with provision. She and her husband, Walter Malone, traveled to Tortola, BVI, visiting a nursing home and the Rainbow Children Home to bring food and comfort to the occupants.
Her ministry, Harvesting Souls for God’s Kingdom, was a source of blessing at home as well as in other communities. The Sunday before leaving for Tulsa she provided all the poultry for the church’s Thanksgiving baskets. In Tulsa, she planned to cook and feed the hungry on the streets alongside her family, —a mission of compassion that she did every year.
Her impact stretched across the globe:
- India and Pakistan: supporting missions and outreach.
- South Africa: blessing communities through missionary aid.
- Tulsa, USA: feeding the hungry during Thanksgiving.
- Jamaica: supporting a young woman she met as a tourist, even through the devastation of hurricanes.
- St. Thomas and Tortola: blessing nursing homes and local communities.
TRIBUTE SONG TO MINISTER SONIA MALONE
Even in her final days, she was giving. She promised a turkey to a family friend and, just before her passing, sent the money via Cash App to fulfill that promise. At Global Life Church, nearly a quarter of the congregation testified to receiving something from her in the weeks before she left us. From the young to the elderly, everyone was touched by her kindness.
Minister Sonia was one of the faithful founding members of Global Life Church, serving for over 20 years as head usher. She worked tirelessly in the Hospitality Department, cooking and serving meals with love. She led the Friday prayer ministry for seniors, ministered at the Women’s Happy Hour of Power, and encouraged the body of Christ with her words and presence.
She was ordained as a Minister and served alongside her peers with distinction. As a “mother in Zion,” she nurtured the congregation with compassion, encouragement, and prayer. She always brought something to give—whether food, gifts, or words of comfort.
Minister Sonia Malone will be remembered for her love, caring, giving, and encouraging words. She will be missed for her motherly presence, her praying spirit, and her concern for others. My wife and I will especially miss the delicious Sunday dishes she often surprised us with, and the gifts she faithfully gave during Pastor’s Appreciation Month.
We take comfort in knowing she now rejoices with the saints who have gone before her—Mother Smith, Sister Leonise, Bro. Artneill, and others of great faith.
Condolences and Gratitude
To her husband, Walter Malone, we thank you for sharing Minister Sonia with us. You stood by her faithfully, even accompanying her on mission trips. May God reward you for your strength and partnership in ministry. We pray His grace will carry you through this season of mourning.
MINISTRY OF MINISTER SONISA MALONETo Sister Lavern, her siblings, and the Malone family, we extend our heartfelt sympathies. May treasured memories of this faithful servant of God sustain you, and may the overflowing love of the church family uphold you.
Minister Sonia Malone lived a life that was both historic and deeply personal—a life of giving, serving, and loving. Her deeds follow her, and her impact will continue to inspire generations at Global Life Church and beyond.
