Sonya Curry – Age, Ethnicity & Height of Dell Curry’s Wife

If you are a basketball lover then you’d certainly want to know more about Sonya Curry; the amazing mother of the Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry. It’s really fascinating to see the kind of connection shared between mother and son, both on and off the court. Just for the records, Stephen Curry isn’t her only successful child; you’re free to say that her whole family is filled with basketball stars. Learn more about Sonya Curry’s bio, ethnicity, parents, family and other interesting facts below.

Who is Sonya Curry?

Sonya Curry is an American school administrator and a former volleyball player who came into the limelight following her marriage to the former NBA Star Dell Curry. She is the gorgeous mother of the Golden State Warriors Star Stephen Curry as well as the Dallas Mavericks Point guard named Seth Curry. In addition to that, she is married to a former NBA Star Dell Curry and she also played volleyball at the collegiate level for the Virginia Tech during the ‘80s.

Sonya Curry’s Age, and Ethnicity

The former Volleyball player was born in Radford, Virginia on June 1, 1966. She was raised along with her two older siblings Cleive and India. Curry belongs to Haitian-African-American ethnic background and holds American nationality. While she was growing up, she attended Radford High School where she played volleyball as well as basketball for her school team. During her senior year at Radford high, Sonya led the school team to win the State AA championship and was honoured with the Virginia Defensive Player of the Year Award.

Upon graduation, she enrolled at Virginia State University where she obtained a bachelor’s degree in elementary education with a minor in family studies. Sonya completed her four-year college volleyball career with the Hokies, thus finishing her college career as a three letter winner and was also named to the All-Metro team.

Sonya Curry was brought up in a core religious family and in 1995; she founded a Christian Montessori School called Charlotte Montessori School-Lake Norman. The school is a non-profit school dedicated to the spiritual and academic development of children in the Southeastern part of the United States. Additionally, her school is registered with the Montessori Society of America and is also approved by North Carolina Department of Private Instruction. Sonya has been the founder and the school administrator to date. She came into the limelight following her marriage to the former NBA Star Dell Curry.

Who Are Her Parents, Husband, And Children?

Sonya with her husband Dell and son Stephen

Like we aforementioned that Sonya was born in Radford, Virginia. She was born to an African-American father Cleive Adams and his wife Candy Adams who is of Haitian ethnicity. Just like her parents, Sonya has got an amazing love story which she has passed on to her children.

While at Virginia Tech, she met Dell Curry who also played for the Hokies basketball team. Dell later played professionally for the Charlotte Hornets of the National Basketball Association. After a few years of a successful relationship, the two lovebirds got hitched in 1988. Together they have three children – two sons Stephen, born in 1988, and Seth, who was born in 1990, as well as, a daughter named Sydel Curry, born in 1994.

Here’s the most interesting part you’d love so much. Sonya’s family is an athletic grounded family. Her three children trailed the same career path just like Sonya and her husband. Her first son, Stephen Curry is a two-time NBA champion with the Golden State Warriors of the NBA. His younger brother Seth Curry is also a point guard for the Dallas Mavericks of the NBA while Sydel played for Elon University volleyball team.

Additionally, Sonya is also a grandmother; Steph Curry is happily married to Ayesha Curry and they both have two children – Ryan Carson and Riley Curry. Seth Curry, on the other hand, has a daughter named Callie Rivers while Sydel is engaged to an NBA player named Damion Lee.

Details of Her Height and Body Measurements

Sonya Curry is very gorgeous and has an impeccable personality. She’s certainly the type of woman every man would want by his side. Although she is not so tall, yet she was able to pull the stint during her volleyball career. She stands at 5 feet 5 inches (1.65 m) which is the average height for American women. Her slim bodybuild is accompanied with wonderful body measurements. In addition to that, her body weight is 54 kg while she has light brown hair and brown eyes.

Amira Daniel
Amira Daniel
Amira is a personal finance and entertainment writer by trade with several years of experience covering businesses, CEOs, and celebrity profiles, her favourite subjects include business and personal finance, entertainment, celebrities, and travel. When she's not writing, you can find her reading or catching up on any of her favourite series

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