Tonya Sheets Obituary
TONYA WHALEY SHEETS, 51, passed away Friday evening, August 1, 2025 in Batesburg, SC.
Born in Whiteville, NC, Tonya was a daughter of the late Eddie Gene and Janis Sears Whaley. She lived most of her life in Rock Hill, SC and was a former hairdresser. Tonya had a green thumb and enjoyed working with and tending to her plants.
Surviving are her sister, Elizabeth Dawn Calvert (Mark), Batesburg, SC; four nephews, Spenser Small, Zachari Small, Caleb Whaley, Sean Scott and a niece, Kayla Mills.
No local service is planned.
SHELLHOUSE – RIVERS FUNERAL HOME, 715 EAST PINE LOG RD., AIKEN, SC
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715 East Pine Log Road, Aiken, SC 29803
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