Tonya M. Shanklin

Shanklin, Tonya M., 49, of Huber Heights, born Christmas day 1965, died peacefully in her home surrounded by family and friends on Wednesday, December 23, 2015.

She was a 1983 graduate of Wayne High School, and was also a graduate of Miami Jacobs Business College. Tonya was a longtime employee of Dayton Freight and was a former member of the Riverside Jaycees.

She will be joining her furry friend of 17 years, "Baby" Shanklin in heaven, along with her "Pops", Paul Erbaugh, her father, James Aveyard, and father-in-law,"Papa Bear", Ronald Shanklin.

Tonya is survived by her husband of 25 years, Matthew E. Shanklin; 3 daughters, Nikki Sparks (Brian), Patricia Duncan-Shanklin (Stephen), Melissa Roberts (Jared); 7 grandchildren, Brooklyn, Scarlet, Kailey, Caden, Summer, C.J., and Breanna; mother, Patty Ferrell, mother-in-law, Jo Alva Shanklin, sister, Angi Aveyard; aunt, Nancy Erbaugh; uncle, Rick Fair, and cousins, Bill Erbaugh and Annette Sweigart. She is also survived by her chosen sisters, Krissy, Rhonda, Lisa; sisters-in-law, Rachel Vance (Ron), Naomia Hardy (Dan); special family friends, Lisa L., Pam, Amanda, and many other relatives and friends.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice of Miami Valley 46 N. Detroit St. Suite B, Xenia, OH 45385 or to the Riverside Jaycees 1213 Old Harshman Rd, Riverside, Ohio 45431.