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Tonya Carlton Obituary

Tonya Ann "Toni" Carlton, 84, of Morristown, passed away Saturday, February 10, 2024, at her home.

She was born July 14, 1939, in Indianapolis, the daughter of Homer Glen and Katheryn Jane (Ferguson) Mitchell. On August 28, 1970, she married her husband of 53 years, Robert Eugene "Bob" Carlton, and he survives.

In addition to Bob, Toni is survived by her sons, Kenny Carlton, Kevin Carlton and wife, Robin, and John Carlton, all of Gwynneville; daughters, Kathy Dice and husband, Ben, of Morristown, Julie Carlton, of Shelbyville, and Teresa Carlton of Gwynneville; daughter-in-law, Connie Carlton of Morristown; grandchildren, Rachael Wilhere, Heather Israel, Kenny Ailes, Kevin Ailes, Jeremy Carlton, Chad Carlton, Brandi Epperson, Katy Gaines, Tyler Carlton, Joshua Carlton, Andy Carlton, Jessica Brussow, Zachary Brussow, Kaidence and Draven Neeb, Ashley Flores, Charles Jonas and Lesley Jonas; and numerous great-grandchildren.

Toni was preceded in death by her parents; son, Robert Elmer Carlton; brother, Philip A. Mitchell; and sister, Barbara D. Crosley.

She was a graduate of Greensburg High School.

Toni formerly worked in the pharmacy at Wal-Mart.

A Gathering of Friends and Family will be from 4 to 6 p.m., Wednesday, February 14, 2024, at Freeman Family Funeral Homes and Crematory, Frazier Chapel, 124 E. North St. in Morristown.

The Celebration of Toni's life will follow at 6 p.m., Wednesday, with Kevin Carlton officiating.

Inurnment will be at Asbury Cemetery in Morristown.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Morristown Boys and Girls Club, 307 West Main Street, Morristown, Indiana 46161 or Gwynneville Christian Church, 7104 E. Mulberry St., Gwynneville, Indiana 46144.

Online condolences may be shared with Toni's family at www.freemanfamily funeralhomes.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Shelbyville News on Feb. 13, 2024.

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