Sofia Rose Balk was born February 19, 2006, in Bogotá, Colombia, and passed away unexpectedly on June 9, 2023, in Nashville, TN.

She is survived by her parents, Matt Balk of Chesterfield, MO, and Donna Balk of Villa Ridge, MO, her grandparents John and Sandi Wilds of McAllen, TX, and (Papa) Doug Thompson of Kansas City, KS. She is preceded in death by grandparents Edwin and Rose Balk, (Nina) Charlene Johnson, and Peggy Wilds.

Sofia would have been a senior next year at Fern Ridge High School. She was a free spirit and a beautiful soul. She had many aspirations and dreams she is leaving behind, along with many heartbroken aunts, uncles, cousins, friends, and strangers whose lives she touched.

Details on a celebration will be forthcoming. In lieu of flowers, hug your children as often as you can.

The family invites you to share your thoughts, photos, fond memories, and condolences online at simplecremationtn.com.