Tonna Louise Jones, 69, passed away May 2, 2018 at home with loved ones near after a brief battle with cancer. Tonna was born December 28, 1948 in Evansville Indiana, the daughter of Robert and Jeanette Geier (Payton) who proceeded her in death along with her son, Steven Allen Wetherell. Tonna is survived by her fiance Sean Gelarden, beautiful daughter Tera Caster (Wetherell), stunning son Justin Jones, daughter in law MaryEllen Jones, fifteen grandchildren; Blake, Taylor, Russia, Keanna, Corbin, Carson, Jack, Caitlyn, Sidney, Viviane, Ivan, Lexi, Morgan, Maddie, Trevor, one great grandchild DeAndre, and two furbabies Carlos Danger and Frida.
Her passion for life gave her a return of many dear friends. Tonna had a love for the performing arts. Community theater was a favorite past time. Tonna (aka Hollywood) was a local actress and starred in T.V. commercials. She also did radio voice overs. Tonna enjoyed cooking for family and would find any reason to bring family together. Tonna lit up a room with her infectious smile, humor, and top notch dance moves. She kept up with the times and her grandchildren. She knew how to “Dab” and navigate social media. Tonna told her grandchildren, “Don’t think I don’t see that shit you’re posting!” Tonna was the headliner wherever she went. Her beauty captivated all audiences.
Tonna’s greatest accomplishment in life were her children. Tonna was selfless, doting, and their biggest cheerleader! Tonna was known to sew clothes for her young children and throw amazing birthday parties! Tonna gave her children the gift of spontaneity and a love for life. She was a continuous source of love and comfort until her last breath.
The family invites all friends to give Tonna a final ovation at a Celebration of Life, Saturday, May 12th from 2pm-5pm located at the home of the Gelarden’s; 739 Springmill Lane, 46260. Please bring a dish to share and a chair to relax in.
Joe and Sandee Noe says
Tonna is such a Beautiful Lady and Love Dearly. She will be missed and forever in the hearts of her friends and Love ones. God Bless Her.
Bill Hale says
Tonna was such a wonderful person and so much fun to be with. I treasure the many opportunities I had to work with her at Buck Creek Players and Footlite Musicals. She will always have a special place in my heart.
Sabrina Doren says
Tonna was such an up beat person. Always trying to keep everyone positive. I loved her dearly and will truly miss her.
Emily Falk says
Tonna was the light that walked in the room in the middle of chaos gave you a big hug and a smile and said have a good day.
Craig Hargrave says
Tonna had a wonderful way of making everyone smile no matter how stressful the day was. She always had a funny story to tell in her days as a younger lady. Her kindness, humor, and smile will be incredibly missed. Peace & Love to all who had the opportunity to know her.
Teri Evans says
I just learned of the passing of this happy, funny lady. I was privileged to babysit for her son Steven Allen many years ago. Steven and I spent many hours listening to Carol King’s Tapestry album, he LOVED music. Steven was an awesome kid and Tonna was an awesome Mom, I am sure they are dancing happy jigs together somewhere in the cosmos. Dance, dance, dance you sweet souls!