Sonia’s gift: Retiring minister stands with living and dying
Associate Pastor Sonia Walker is retiring from First Congressional Church. (Ziggy Mack/Special to The Daily Memphian)
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Sonia Walker is retiring as associate pastor of First Congregational Church.
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