Sonya “Sunny” Rudy (nee Furfine), December 6, 1932 – October 15, 2024

Beloved wife for more than 54 years of the late Milton Rudy; dear mother and mother-in-law of Harvey Rudy (Sharon) of Atlanta, Deborah “Debbie” Vo (Thanh) of Ellicott City, MD and Michael Rudy of Los Angeles; dear grandmother of Lauren Rudy, Olivia Vo (Matt) and Emma Vo (Julio); dear sister of the late Allen Furfine (the late Lee) and Charles “Chuck” Furfine (Carolyn); dear sister-in-law of the late Frances “Frankie” Siegel (the late Allan.) Dear aunt, cousin, and friend.

Sunny lived much of her life teaching, mentoring and encouraging children of all ages. Until her retirement in December, 1992, her career spanned more than 30 years, beginning as a teacher of the deaf at the Central Institute for the Deaf and later in the Special School District. Her dedication to her students was unwavering and she found immense joy in seeing them learn, grow and thrive.

Perhaps her greatest joy in life was her family. Holidays, birthdays and other special occasions were often made all the more memorable with Sunny’s baked goods along with special crafts she would personally make for all. Surpassing all that, however, was the love and pride she had for her husband, children and grandchildren. Her demonstrated love was boundless and she cherished every moment she spent with them.

Sunny was a member of the United Hebrew Congregation where she and her late husband attended for most of their married lives together.

Graveside service Sunday, October 20 at 12:30 PM at Beth Hamedrosh Hagodol Cemetery, 9125 Ladue Road, 63124. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions be made to Central Institute for the Deaf (cid.edu) -St. Louis. Please visit bergermemorialchapel.com for more information. BERGER MEMORIAL SERVICE