Tonya Michelle Campbell Cobb, 47, of Stockbridge GA, passed away on Saturday, January 11, 2020. Visitation with the family will be held from 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm on Saturday, January 18, 2020 with a Celebration of Life service immediately following in the Fairview Chapel of Horis A. Ward. John Dewberry, chaplain of Bennett International will be officiating.
Tonya was born at South Fulton Hospital in Atlanta, GA to Joseph Edward Campbell, Sr. and Ruth Elisabeth Cothran Campbell on August 17, 1972. She attended school in Stockbridge, Georgia. Tonya was of the Christian faith.
Tonya was a dedicated and valuable employee of Bennett International for 11 years, serving as a logistics consultant, winning numerous awards for integrity and productivity.
Over 17 years ago, Tonya met Larry Earnest Cobb, Jr. “Earnie” while playing pool. She beat him of course, and they have been inseparable ever since. They were married in Sevierville, TN on November 5, 2005 and they have lived life to the fullest, having spent a significant portion of their time camping, playing in the woods, fishing (she always caught the biggest one), and playing with their dogs in the mountains. Wherever one was, the other was never more than a step away. Tonya and Earnie were only separated one time for three days due to a work commitment. Tonya was a fabulous cook who loved to experiment with new recipes for her and Earnie to try out and her squash casserole and Mexican corn bread were the most requested dishes at the many family meals we were all fortunate to share in. Tonya was an avid animal lover, always doting on their two dogs, Boone & Nia, their cats, Onyx and Winslow, their bird Arthur, and her chicken, Sweet Pea.
Tonya was the embodiment of the word family and there were no boundaries to her love for those she held dear. Tonya was a loving, dutiful daughter, and sister, always seeking to lend a helping hand or advice to anyone who might need it. Tonya was charming, witty, and fiercely competitive. She could beat the socks off of anyone at corn hole and many hours were spent doing just that, especially her father in law. She was an extraordinary mother figure to her many nieces and nephews as well as their friends, serving as cheerleader, encourager, supporter, and often times, confidante. Tonya was the most non- judgmental soul and accepted everyone freely and without reservation. To know Tonya was to love her and she will leave a void in the hearts of those fortunate enough to have had her light shine on them.
Tonya is preceded in death by her father Joseph Edward Campbell, Sr., and her brother in law, Jason Daniel Cobb.
Tonya is survived by her loving husband, Larry Earnest Cobb, Jr., Mother, Ruth Campbell, siblings, Joseph Edward Campbell (Gretchen), Darien Campbell Golden (Robert), William Tate Campbell (Dana), and numerous nieces and nephews.
At the request of Tonya, she will be cremated, and the family would like to request that instead of traditional flowers, you consider a live plant.
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