Tonya Charles
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Tonya Charles
POLSON — Tonya Doreen Charles was born on Jan. 8, 1958, to Albert and Edith Miller of Snohomish, Washington. Tonya was a very devoted wife, mother, grandmother, special aunt and best friend.
On Oct. 31, 2021, she was welcomed to her new forever home by her parents, Albert and Edith; sister in-law, Wendy; son, Albert; brother, Chris; son in-law, Corwin; mother in-law, Ellen; and many loved ones. Tonya enjoyed crossword puzzles and sharing her knowledge about her hometown. She had a way of making others know how much she cared for them. Tonya especially loved being a grandmother and enjoyed all the time she could spend with family and friends.
Tonya is survived by her husband of 45 years, Barry Charles; children, Leroy Charles and Dora Charles-Cornelius; grandchildren, Keegan, Charlie, Elijah, Sarah, Anthony and Jonathon; in-laws, Roddy, Larry and Patty, Terri and Tim; siblings, DeeDee, Kimberly and Kevin, Marvin and Sonya; along with multiple cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends who were very dear to her. Tonya was the glue and backbone of her family. She will be deeply missed and forever in our hearts.
