Tonya N. Thomas Obituary (1983 - 2017)

Tonya N. Thomas, 33, of Pontiac, passed away Thursday, November 30, 2017 in Bloomington. A service will be held Friday, December 8, 2017 at 5:00 p.m. at Duffy-Baier-Snedecor Funeral Home in Pontiac with Reverend Edwin Beasley officiating. Cremation rites will be accorded. Visitation will be Friday, December 8, 2017 from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Duffy-Baier-Snedecor Funeral Home, Pontiac, is in charge of arrangements. Tonya was born December 30, 1983 in Bloomington, IL to Steven Thomas and Mickie (Myers) Hinshaw. Mickie survives in Bloomington with her husband, Darwin Hinshaw. She is also survived by her sisters, Rebecca Hinshaw and Crystal Myers, both of Pontiac; step-brother, Dalton Hinshaw of Bloomington; grandfather, Donald Myers of Missouri; nieces and nephews, Tyler Hinshaw, Kyra Shehorn, Marcus Martinez, and Billie Jo Shehorn, all of Pontiac; special friend, Marki Cowan of Bloomington; and many aunts, uncles, and cousins. She was preceded in death by her father; brother, Steven Thomas, Jr.; maternal grandmother; both paternal grandparents; and brother-in-law, John Martinez, Jr. Tonya attended Pontiac Township High School. She received her CNA license. She was a dedicated worker and enjoyed taking care of others. She was a loving daughter, sister, and friend who will be greatly missed. Memorials may be made to the family. Online condolences may be made to the family at duffyfuneralhome.com or visit us on Facebook.