Tonya Carol Ford – age 44 of Maynardville, born December 16, 1978, passed away after a long illness.

She is preceded in death by father, Maurice Dale Buckner and mother, Brenda Carol Relford; grandmother, Polly Mallicoat Buckner; and aunt and uncle, Rick and Robin Kitts. Tonya leaves behind her husband, Benny Lynn Ford; son, Joey Chamberlain; stepdaughter, Erickah Ford; grandchildren, Shilo and Simba Kirby and Sophia Michal; brothers, Mickey and Shawn Buckner; sisters-in-law, Frances McHaffie and Janis Adams; brother-in-law, Richie (Diana) Ford; stepfather, Aaron Relford; and a host of nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends 12:00 – 2:00 p.m., Saturday, May 6, 2023 in the Trinity Funeral Home Chapel. The service to follow with Reverend James Clay officiating. Family and friends will proceed to Ousley Cemetery for a 2:00 p.m. graveside service. Serving as pallbearers, Parker Clay, Steven Buckner, Blake Buckner, Billy Ford, Marty Buckner and Joey Buckner. Trinity Funeral Home, Maynardville, has the honor to serve the family of Tonya Ford. 865-992-5002 www.trinityfuneralhome.net