She was the widow of William Montgomery, a caregiver and was of the Pentecostal faith. Tonya loved drinking her coffee and listening to country music. In addition to her father, she was also preceded in death by a niece, Kyla Chapman; and her grandparents, Robert and Louise Brazeale.
She is survived by her mother, Clara Cater of Monticello; her three children, Carrie Bray, Hollie Bray and Codey Bray all of Monticello; her twin sister, Sonya Chapman of Monticello; sister, Billie Sanders of Bastrop, LA; one brother, Melvin Benson, Jr. of Harrison; and seven grandchildren, Cobey, Jayden, Alyssia, Hunter, Chase, Braylin and Bryson.
Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Thursday, September 8, 2022, at Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Chapel with burial in Union Ridge Cemetery. You can sign Tonya's guestbook page at www.stephensondearman.com.
Condolences(13)
Hollie bray
Monticello, AR Wednesday, September 7, 2022 Mom I love you very much and will always cherish the memories we haveCarrie
Hot springs, AR Monday, September 5, 2022 My sweet Mother,My heart is truly broken without you. I love
And miss tremendously. I know you are still here with me and in my heart I will keep you forever,
Fly High My Beautiful Angel
Until we meet again
Love your baby
Carrie
Sissy Humphreys
Mc Gehee, AR Monday, September 5, 2022 Sorry about yelling lose. If I Can do anything please let me know. Love you all.Valerie Chapman Carter
Crossett, AR Sunday, September 4, 2022 Dear Sonya and family,I’m so sorry to hear about Tonya. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
John 14:27- Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.
May God bless you all with his comfort and peace❤️
Love,
Valerie Chapman Carter
Clara Cater
Monticello, AR Sunday, September 4, 2022 Fly high my Angel Mama going to miss you so much. I thank the Lord for letting me be your Mama for the last 55 years. Rest in peace my beautiful Angel till we meet again. Love MamaBetty Hammock Pymn
Monticello, AR Sunday, September 4, 2022 I'm sadden to hear about the passing of Tonya. Keeping your family in my prayers. Tonya was a great friend and she will be missed dearly.She was my oldest friend, I will cherish all the memories of her.
Melanie Rawls
Monticello, AR Sunday, September 4, 2022 Sending prayers to my friend Clara May you find comfort in your memoriesCarrie Bray
Hot springs, AR Saturday, September 3, 2022 My Dear mother,My heart is broken without you, and I miss you terribly. I love you til the day past forever. I know you are still with me and in my heart I will keep you until we meet again.
Fly High my beautiful angel 😇
Love always
Your baby Carrie
Regina
Waldo, AR Saturday, September 3, 2022 Tonya you will be missed.Love you ReginaClara Cater
Monticello, AR Saturday, September 3, 2022 Fly high my beautiful daughter. But wait for me for someday l will join you and what a reunion we will have.l will love you always and forever. Jesus help me go on living without my daughter.Sonya Chapman
Monticello, AR Friday, September 2, 2022 Sis I can't believe you are gone you will truly be missed I love you so much my heart is so broken my words just won't come out the way my heart feels.Sonya Chapman
, AR Friday, September 2, 2022 I can't believe you are gone am going miss you so much I love you so muchAnita L Everett
Fountain Hill, AR Friday, September 2, 2022 You will be truly missed my sweet and prescious niece I loved you with all my heart