Virg inia Beach —Sonya Lee Yavner, 89, died on Saturday, October 13, 2018 in Virginia Beach.
Born in Norfolk, she was the daughter of the late Helen Adelman Feldman and Ellis Feldman, and was the widow of Jerome Yavner.
Mrs. Yavner graduated from Maury High School and was a long-time member of Temple Israel. She was a loving mother and grandmother, and was a friend to everyone she ever met.
She is survived by her daughter, Margaret Y. Goff of Richmond, Va.; a son, Robert S. Yavner and wife, Anita of Norfolk; and three loving grandchildren, Hannah, Aaron, and Jessica.
A graveside funeral service was conducted in Forest Lawn Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. H. D. Oliver Funeral Apts., Norfolk Chapel. Online condolences may be offered to the family through hdoliver.com.