The life of Tonya Louise Porter
A devoted Mother, Grandmother (NaNa), Sister, a loving Friend and Baptist.
Tonya Louise Porter was born Febuary 12, 1968 to Maymie Gilford and Jessie Gilford Jr in Evansville, IN.
Tonya accepted Christ at an early and later stage in life and was baptized at New Hope Baptist Church. Tonya attended Evansville Bosse, as well as Lockyear college and Ivy Tech.
Tonya was united in marriage to James Porter Jr and of this union was one child born.
Tonya was a homemaker and mother who put her children first. Tonya enjoyed cooking and traveling to taste different foods. She loved decorating her home and making it comfortable. She also tutored in the Evansville - Vanderburgh County School system in her later years, while taking Secondary Education. At Ivy Tech, she received several certificates and a degree in Education.
Tonya Louise Gilford transitioned to glory early morning on Monday, October 9, 2017 at the age of 49 years old. She was preceded in death by her parents, Maymie Louise Gilford and Jesse Gilford Jr., and her brother Vincent Gilford.
Tonya is survived by her daughter Kiawna L. Porter of Indianapolis, IN, son Christopher C. Gilford, grandson Christian C. Gilford both of Evansville, IN; her sisters Monte Garner (Wilbur) and Shelia Flynt (Dock) of GA., and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
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