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ERWIN - Tonya Wilson Lane, age 45, of Erwin, passed away on Thursday, March 21, 2024 at Ballad Health Hospice House. Tonya is a daughter of Harry Wilson and Teresa Fowler Dragoo. She owned and operated a truffle business with her family. Tonya loved crafts, sewing, baking, festivities, an avid reader, and spending time with her family. She is preceded in death by a brother, Jason Wilson and stepmother, Debra Wilson.
Tonya Wilson Lane has left behind to cherish her memory: father, Harry Wilson, Jr.; mother: Teresa and Nolan Dragoo; sons: Kraig Adkins and fiancé, Melina Bello and Colsyn Wilson; daughter: Jayne Wilson; brothers, Travis Wilson and fiancé, Shannon Taylor and Brian Wilson.
The family would like to express a sincere thank you to Ballad Health Hospice for their care and support and to Rock Creek Elementary School staff.
The family respectfully requests the honor of your presence as we offer tribute and remember the life of Tonya Wilson Lane in a funeral service to be held on Sunday, March 24, 2024 at 6:00 PM in the chapel at Valley Funeral Home. Chaplain Anna Butler will officiate. A visitation period to share memories and offer support to the family will begin at 4:00 PM and will continue until service time on Sunday at Valley Funeral Home. A graveside committal service will be held on Monday, March 25, 2024 at 2:00 PM at Roselawn Memory Gardens. Those attending the committal service should meet at Roselawn Memory Gardens by 1:50 PM. Friends of the family will serve as pallbearers.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Unicoi County School System, 100 Nolichucky Avenue, Erwin, TN 37650.
Condolences and memories may be shared with the family and viewed at www.valleyfuneralhome.net or on our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/ValleyFuneralHomeErwin. These arrangements are made especially for the family and friends of Tonya Wilson Lane through Valley Funeral Home, 1085 N Main Ave., Erwin, TN. 37650. (423)743-9187.
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Darlene Hill
March 25, 2024
Tonya was a precious lady . I had worked with her years ago at Unicoi child care . I always think of her when I bake broccoli cornbread . It is the recipe she gave me . Praying for all her family .
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