Sophia Anna Schofield

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Sophia Anna Schofield

1935-2017

 

 Sophia Anna Schofield, 81, of Wills Point, passed away Friday, April 21, 2017, in Canton from complications of Alzheimer’s.

She was born June 26, 1935, in Moorestown, N.J. to Samuel A. and Sophia Elizabeth Link Mercer.

She married Albert Schofield on Aug. 27, 1955. They lived in Medford, N.J. for many years before moving to Wills Point in October 1999. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her parents; and brother, Samuel Mercer Jr.

Survivors include her husband, Albert Schofield of Wills Point; son and his wife, Kenneth and Tina Schofield of Canton; daughter, Patti Schofield of Naples, Fla.; grandchildren, Josh East, Samantha Villegas, Dylan Schofield, Jenny Bird and William Gilmore; three great-grandchildren; and sister-in-law, Joan Torres of Naples, Fla.

A private memorial service to honor her life will be held at a later date.