In Loving Memory of Soronia “Bae” Brewington
January 8, 1931 – June 18, 2025

With heartfelt sorrow and deep love, we announce the passing of Soronia M. Brewington, also known as “Bae,” departed this life peacefully on June 18, 2025, at the age of 94 in the comfort of her home. She was a pillar of strength, compassion, and grace—a woman whose presence brought comfort and joy to everyone blessed enough to know her.

Soronia was born on January 8, 1931, in Clinton, North Carolina to the late Jasper and Clydia Rains. Soronia graduated high school from East Carolina Indian School and retired from Lundy Packing Company. Over the years, she attended several horticulture and sewing classes at Sampson Community College, where she formed life-long friendships and cultivated her passion for sewing and gardening. She was a hard-worker and an exceptional cook, who loved to serve others, and always had a meal or dessert ready for anyone who visited- no matter the time or day. She was a member of the Coharie Tribe, and a dedicated member of New Bethel Baptist Church, where she demonstrated her commitment by teaching the Children's Sunday School class.      

Soronia was preceded in death by her husband, Harold Brewington, sisters Sudie Bryant, Ophelia Jacobs, Mabel Goins, Maxine Bryant, and Geraldine Rains. She was the beloved mother to Johnny Brewington (Delsey), Vanessa “Van” (Brewington) Manuel, and Billy Brewington (Lisa), a cherished grandmother to Shannon Brewington, Brandy (Manuel) Jones, Candice (Brewington) Moore (Robert), Bradley Brewington (Barbara), and Kimberly Brewington, and adored by her great grandchildren Joshua Brewington, Makya Brewington, Cayden Brewington, Raynah Jones, Braycee Gibbs, Tylan Nunez, Rayden Nunez, Ryelin Nunez, Kylie Moore, and Briggs Brewington.

She leaves behind a legacy of love in the form of three children, two daughters-in-law, five grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren, one sister, one brother, countless relatives, and lifelong friends. Bae’s memory will live on in the many lives she touched through her generosity, devotion, unwavering kindness, and countless words of wisdom.

The family would like to extend a heartfelt thanks to the hospice team from Liberty Hospice of Clinton for their compassionate care.

The family will receive friends and loved ones at the home 4660 Hwy 421 N., Clinton, North Carolina 28328. Funeral services honoring Soronia “Bae” will be held on June 21, 2025, at 2:00 pm at New Bethel Baptist Church. The viewing will be on June 21, 2025, from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm, funeral service will begin at 2:00pm, and burial will follow in the church cemetery.