Tonya Jones

Tonya Lynn Jones, 51, of Jonesboro passed from this life on Monday, August 16, 2021 at The Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. She was born to Larry and Doris Steakley on June 12, 1970 in Osceola. Tonya graduated from EPC in 1988 and was a member of Central Baptist Church. She enjoyed going to the lake, shopping, and cooking for her family. Tonya is preceded in death by her father, Larry Steakley.

Tonya is survived by her husband, Gary Jones of Jonesboro; daughter, Murphy McFerrin of Jonesboro; son, Jack Jones of Jonesboro; mother, Doris Steakley of Lepanto; sisters, Penny Defeno, Pam Bryan, Cindy Marshall, and Connie Herrod; and grandson, Kamden McFerrin.

The family would like to give a special thanks to Dr. Rebecca Tuck and her staff, Dr. Allen Nixon and his staff, Dr. Kevin Collins and his staff, and the staff of Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House.

The visitation will be held from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. prior to the service on Saturday.

The service will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 21, 2021 at Emerson Funeral Home with Jay Jacobs officiating.