Tonya Michelle Estes

Tonya Michelle Richardson-Estes, age 45, went home peacefully on Monday, March 24,2014 with God by her side. Tonya was born on August 17, 1968 in Columbus, OH to James and Patricia Richardson. Tonya was a devoted and loving mother, sister, aunt, wife and friend to many. She enjoyed dancing and caring for her children and family. But most of all she loved the Lord and greeted all she encountered with I love you. Tonya was a graduate of Independence High School. She suffered with Multiple Sclerosis for 22 years but was still full of energy and still loved to dance. She was a member of Church of Christ where she faithfully served for many years actively up until the time of her illness. Tonya was predeceased by paternal grandparents James and Francis Richardson and maternal grandparents Phillip and Bernice Smith. Tonya leaves to cherish her memory her parents, James Sr. and Patricia Richardson; grandmother, Doretha Richardson; son, Jimell Estes and daughters Ebony and Honesty Estes; sister, Francis Kelly Berry of Ft Worth, TX; twin brother Tony (Kendra) Richardson of Steubenville, OH; James Jr. and Todd of Columbus, OH; Special Aunts, Loretta Pardon, Janet Cronwell, Jackie Jenkins; Special Uncles Richard Ford, Arthur Cronwell, and Jake Long; special devoted friends Reggie Woodell and James Estes and host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and many other friends.