Krista Lynne Sooy

April 5, 1972 - March 6, 2021

Krista Lynne Sooy, age 48 of Millville, passed away Saturday evening, March 6, 2021 at home, surrounded by her loving family. Krista was born in Vineland to Eva (Sparks) and the late Harry Donald Sooy. She grew up in Millville and was the 5th generation of her family to attend Bacon School. She graduated from Millville High School, Class of 1990, and then from Cumberland County College in 1992 with her Associate's Degree in Business. For over 30 years she worked at Holly City Deli. She also worked for Bridgeton Plumbing Supply in Finance for 10 years. Throughout her life, Krista was always a thoughtful caregiver, and she took great pride in organizing and planning events for family functions. Over the years, she was known as "Big K" to her niece and nephew, and many kids. In 2011 she was an active Girl Scout Leader with the local troop for a few years. Krista was an extreme couponer, and a candy crush enthusiast. She enjoyed spending time at the beach, shopping with her sisters, and napping with her cat Leia. Krista will be sadly missed by her partner Paul Schmitt; her son Michael Felix; her daughter Marissa Felix; three stepchildren, Courtney Schmitt, Colby Schmitt and Catherine Mauro; her mother Eva (Sparks) Sooy; her maternal grandfather Paul H. Haley; two sisters, Stephani Sooy and Danielle Sooy (Charles); her special Aunt Connie Sparks (George); one niece Kendall known as Baby K; one nephew Kyle known as Little K; many cousins, aunts, uncles, friends; and her special cat Leia. She was predeceased by one daughter Alexis Felix; her father Harry Sooy; and her maternal grandmother Pilar Haley. Funeral services for Krista will begin at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, March 10, 2021 in the Christy Funeral Home, 11 W. Broad Street, Millville. Family and friends will be received on Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the funeral home. Burial will be private at the convenience of the family. With consideration of others, please remember to wear face masks at all times in the funeral home and practice social distancing. In memory of Krista, the family requests memorial contributions to the National Foundation for Cancer Research, 5515 Security Lane, Suite 1105, Rockville, MD 20852. Memories and expressions of sympathy for Krista Lynne Sooy may be shared on the Obituary Tribute Wall at www.christyfuneralservice.com.