Tonya Wallum Obituary
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Tonya was born on June 25, 1958 in Bowie, TX, to Bobby Davis and Deanna Hollaway.
Tonya graduated from Odessa High in 1976. She started her career in insurance and went on to work for Jamak in Weatherford and most recently as the High School Administrative Assistant for Jessieville ISD.
Tonya married Gerry Wallum on April 30, 1977 in Odessa, TX. The couple had 1 daughter, Tara Donaldson.
Tonya loved traveling, being on the water, rock collecting, spending time with her family, her grandson Lucas, watching football, and flowers.
She was proud to be married to her husband Gerry for almost 50 years. She was also very proud of her daughter and grandson. Tonya enjoyed working with school kids and making a positive impact on their lives.
Tonya is survived by her husband Gerry Wallum of Hot Springs Village, AR, daughter Tara Donaldson, son-in-law AJ Donaldson, and grandson Lucas Donaldson of Aledo,TX, sister Kasey Soape of Chattanooga,TN, brother Cole Davis of Weatherford, TX, and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and other family and friends.
Tonya is preceded in death by her mother Deanna Hollaway and father Bobby Davis.
A celebrations of Tonya's life will be 4:00 p.m. Saturday March 1, 2025 at Aledo United Methodist Church 100 Pecan Dr. Aledo, TX 76008.
Reception will follow at 5:00 p.m. at Railhead Smokehouse 120 S Ranch House Rd. Willow Park, TX 76008
In lieu of flowers please make a donation in her name to a charity of your choice.
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taylor rose
February 18, 2025
i will always remember the family reunion at her house and the yummy snickers cake and the gold fish pond. we are going to miss you much!
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