"To the family of Sophie, although we do not know each other personally I am sending my deepest condolences to you all. Maria Lisa and I share a relationship through my nephew Jaylen and I must say she was always loved and adored her sister. Although we never understand God's Works we know he always has his reasons. May God guide and protect the family and continue to cover all the kids with Strength and Love. Love you Maria-lisa, Nia, and Jaylen Keep Faith and Strength... May Perpetual Light Always Shine on Sopie. Love, TiTi Melisa"
In loving memory of
Sophia Alexandria Duran
October 2, 1973 - November 9, 2019
On Saturday, November 9, 2019, Sophia Alexandria (Massop) Duran, Loving wife and mother of four children transitioned from this earth to be with the Lord at the age of 46. Sophia was born on October 2, 1973 in Brooklyn, New York to Evelyne (Massop) Felix and Hensley Massop. She grew up in Brooklyn, NY and attended Our Lady of Refuge Elementary School and Midwood High School in Brooklyn, and the University of Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut.Sophias first job was as a travel agent at Mass Travel Cruises, Montclair, NJ owned by her dad. In November of 1992, Sophia met her sweetheart Carlos in Brooklyn, NY. Soon after, they both enlisted in the US Army. The two got married on October 8, 1993 and were deployed together to South Korea where Sophia worked as a Supply Clerk. She and Carlos were later stationed in Killeen, Texas where her first child, daughter Alexandria, was born followed by her only favorite son Xavier. Upon being honorably discharged from the army, they returned to New York where Sophia began working at American Airlines. In 2004, they moved to Ocala, Florida where daughter Isabella was born followed by daughter Olivia. Sophia worked as a paraprofessional at Horizon Academy in Ocala for many years. Because of her love for travel, Sophia returned to work as a Flight Attendant for American Airlines (MESA) where she could work and travel to different places around the world.Sophia loved her family and her friends. She will always be remembered as a virtuous woman, a lover of life where God was central; she was energetic, and she had an infectious smile that would light up any room and make you feel welcomed. She always put others first and was a great daughter, sister, wife, mother, and friend to so many. She was a special gift from God to all those who loved her. She was a longtime member of Meadowbrook Church Ocala where she was nurtured and enjoyed worshiping with her family.Sophia will forever live on in the hearts of her loving husband, Carlos; her four children - Alexandria, Xavier, Isabella, and Olivia; her mother Evelyne (Jean) Felix, her father Hensley (Bonus Mom Alfreda) Massop; Siblings Maria Lisa, Andrew (Angelica), Leeana, Erika, Christopher and Jeremy; sister-in-laws Luisa (Abimael) Troche and Lourdes Garcia; a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews; Close friends George Sullivan, Angela Karasic, Jose Elizabeth-Macias Jr., Norma Sedhom, Monica Amaya, Sara Cleary, and many many more.
A Fund has been established should friends desire to make a Memorial Contribution in Sophias Honor. Contributions can be made by clicking on Crowd Funding at the top of the page.
Tributes
"Heartfelt condolences to the family of Sophia and the Mesa Airlines IAH family. Sophia was a bright star to us all. I hope all that knew and loved Sophia can find peace in knowing her loving heart blessed so many."
"Ms.Duran will always be in my heart. She was a really good women and I pray for her family.Shes a piece of my childhood back when I attended horizon academy .She was always there to make things flow easily and she looked out for my family in a major way.I will always have love and lots of respect for you .Rest easy-Sheddriona b"
"May your light and smile shine forever in the hearts of all of us that had the privilege to know you. I miss you my dear friend. "
"A sympathy gift was ordered on November 13, 2019With deepest sorrow and fond memories of our friendship.You always lit up the room.May you rest in peace.Darryl K Beatty, Sr & Family (AA EWR)"
"The planting of a memorial tree in Sophia's honor was ordered by on November 13, 2019"
"I was a student at horizon academy in 8th grade on 2014. The students referred to her as Mrs. Duran, the first time I spoke to her was at lunch. I had just arrived at the U.S from Cuba and knew no English, it was my first day of school. She was sweet and very welcoming as she tried to communicate with me. She guided me that first day of school and for the rest of that year I would greet her when I saw her around. I even remember one time I was at the cafeteria eating and some students were talking about me but I had no idea what they were saying; Sophia walked up to my chair with the hugest smile and said, "Oh honey don't worry about it, they're just saying that you're cute". I didn't fully understand her but I got the message. In other ocassions she would do the same thing to try to make me feel comftorable and kind of fit in. Thanks to her I didn't always feel left out and as a young kid that mattered to me. I'll never forget how much love she put into her work and students. My sincerest condolences to her family."
"May you rest in heaven. Loved your energy and enjoyed our convos. I thank you for your encouragement when I was down. Beautiful soul... May God bless your family "
"As one of your sky sisters, you will be missed. Thank you for caring and being a light in this world. Rest with God."
"Love you Sophia!! Always with a smile and ready for anything.Liz,Dwayne,Alyssa,D'Nae, Ashanti,Dyani & Leonora"