Tonya Thornton
March 11, 1967 - August 1, 2017
Tonya Leigh Thornton, 50, was born March 11, 1967 in Covington, Kentucky and passed on to Eternal Life on Tuesday, August 1, 2017 peacefully in her home from complications due to ALS.
Tonya grew up in Fort Mitchell and was a lifelong resident of Northern Kentucky and graduated from Scott high school in 1988. Tonya’s warm heart and bright smile touched many including her teammates and dedicated care providers, collectively known as Team Tonya. She enjoyed sports and was an active participant with Northern Ky Special Olympics winning many awards and medals. Tonya loved track & field, bowling and basketball and was especially proud to be the captain of the Alley Cats basketball team. Tonya loved her job maintaining 25 years of loyal service with Frisch’s in Fort Wright. Tonya was a member of Crescent Springs Baptist Church. Tonya loved going to church and helping with the church nursery especially carrying around the babies. Tonya and her kind-heart, bright blue eyes and always present beautiful smile will be deeply missed.
Tonya is preceded in death by her father Bobby Thornton and her brother Vaughn Thornton. Tonya is survived by her Mother, Ethel Thornton; Co-guardian Michele Fisk; Niece, Grace Lee Thornton; Sister-in-law, Kay Thornton-Williams (Kevin); several Aunts, Uncles, Cousins, many friends as well as several dedicated caregivers.
Services will be held on Tuesday, August 8 at Linnemann Funeral Home in Erlanger, KY. Visitation will be from 12:30 to 1:30 with services beginning at 1:30. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations are suggested to Northern Ky Special Olympics.
March 11, 1967 - August 1, 2017
Tonya Leigh Thornton, 50, was born March 11, 1967 in Covington, Kentucky and passed on to Eternal Life on Tuesday, August 1, 2017 peacefully in her home from complications due to ALS.
Tonya grew up in Fort Mitchell and was a lifelong resident of Northern Kentucky and graduated from Scott high school in 1988. Tonya’s warm heart and bright smile touched many including her teammates and dedicated care providers, collectively known as Team Tonya. She enjoyed sports and was an active participant with Northern Ky Special Olympics winning many awards and medals. Tonya loved track & field, bowling and basketball and was especially proud to be the captain of the Alley Cats basketball team. Tonya loved her job maintaining 25 years of loyal service with Frisch’s in Fort Wright. Tonya was a member of Crescent Springs Baptist Church. Tonya loved going to church and helping with the church nursery especially carrying around the babies. Tonya and her kind-heart, bright blue eyes and always present beautiful smile will be deeply missed.
Tonya is preceded in death by her father Bobby Thornton and her brother Vaughn Thornton. Tonya is survived by her Mother, Ethel Thornton; Co-guardian Michele Fisk; Niece, Grace Lee Thornton; Sister-in-law, Kay Thornton-Williams (Kevin); several Aunts, Uncles, Cousins, many friends as well as several dedicated caregivers.
Services will be held on Tuesday, August 8 at Linnemann Funeral Home in Erlanger, KY. Visitation will be from 12:30 to 1:30 with services beginning at 1:30. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations are suggested to Northern Ky Special Olympics.
Tonya Thornton
March 11, 1967 - August 1, 2017
Tonya Leigh Thornton, 50, was born March 11, 1967 in Covington, Kentucky and passed on to Eternal Life on Tuesday, August 1, 2017 peacefully in her home from complications due to ALS.
Tonya grew up in Fort Mitchell and was a lifelong resident of Northern Kentucky and graduated from Scott high school in 1988. Tonya’s warm heart and bright smile touched many including her teammates and dedicated care providers, collectively known as Team Tonya. She enjoyed sports and was an active participant with Northern Ky Special Olympics winning many awards and medals. Tonya loved track & field, bowling and basketball and was especially proud to be the captain of the Alley Cats basketball team. Tonya loved her job maintaining 25 years of loyal service with Frisch’s in Fort Wright. Tonya was a member of Crescent Springs Baptist Church. Tonya loved going to church and helping with the church nursery especially carrying around the babies. Tonya and her kind-heart, bright blue eyes and always present beautiful smile will be deeply missed.
Tonya is preceded in death by her father Bobby Thornton and her brother Vaughn Thornton. Tonya is survived by her Mother, Ethel Thornton; Co-guardian Michele Fisk; Niece, Grace Lee Thornton; Sister-in-law, Kay Thornton-Williams (Kevin); several Aunts, Uncles, Cousins, many friends as well as several dedicated caregivers.
Services will be held on Tuesday, August 8 at Linnemann Funeral Home in Erlanger, KY. Visitation will be from 12:30 to 1:30 with services beginning at 1:30. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations are suggested to Northern Ky Special Olympics.
March 11, 1967 - August 1, 2017
Tonya Leigh Thornton, 50, was born March 11, 1967 in Covington, Kentucky and passed on to Eternal Life on Tuesday, August 1, 2017 peacefully in her home from complications due to ALS.
Tonya grew up in Fort Mitchell and was a lifelong resident of Northern Kentucky and graduated from Scott high school in 1988. Tonya’s warm heart and bright smile touched many including her teammates and dedicated care providers, collectively known as Team Tonya. She enjoyed sports and was an active participant with Northern Ky Special Olympics winning many awards and medals. Tonya loved track & field, bowling and basketball and was especially proud to be the captain of the Alley Cats basketball team. Tonya loved her job maintaining 25 years of loyal service with Frisch’s in Fort Wright. Tonya was a member of Crescent Springs Baptist Church. Tonya loved going to church and helping with the church nursery especially carrying around the babies. Tonya and her kind-heart, bright blue eyes and always present beautiful smile will be deeply missed.
Tonya is preceded in death by her father Bobby Thornton and her brother Vaughn Thornton. Tonya is survived by her Mother, Ethel Thornton; Co-guardian Michele Fisk; Niece, Grace Lee Thornton; Sister-in-law, Kay Thornton-Williams (Kevin); several Aunts, Uncles, Cousins, many friends as well as several dedicated caregivers.
Services will be held on Tuesday, August 8 at Linnemann Funeral Home in Erlanger, KY. Visitation will be from 12:30 to 1:30 with services beginning at 1:30. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations are suggested to Northern Ky Special Olympics.
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