Tonya Kay (Jones) Nape Obituary (1972 - 2022)

Tonya Kay Nape, age 50, of Elwood, passed away on Saturday, February 26, 2022. Tonya was born in Gary, IN on February 2, 1972, she was the daughter of the late Jimmie Jones and Brenda (Cress) Gross. She was an adoring mother and grandmother who would spend her days with her family and doing what she could to "spoil" her grandchildren. Tonja was known for her loving and caring personality and one that never met a stranger. She will be sadly missed by all who knew her. Tonya leaves behind a loving legacy consisting of her daughter, Ashley (Victor) Rosas of Anderson, IN; son, Michael Rogers, Jr. of Anderson; five grandchildren, Malenia, Gabby, Victoria and Anna Rosas, and Hayden McGahey; two brothers, Tim (Laura) Jones and Jimmy Jones both of Elwood; sister, Billie King of Hazard, KY; and several nieces and nephews. Visitation will be Thursday, March 3, 2022, from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm, at Dunnichay Funeral Home. Funeral service celebrating Tonya's life will be conducted immediately following her visitation at 1:00 pm with Pastor Nate Warren officiating. Burial will take place in Brookside Cemetery in Windfall. In lieu of flowers it would be greatly appreciated that friends and family make memorial contributions to Dunnichay Funeral Home to assist with her burial expenses. Online condolences can be shared at www.dunnichayfuneralhome.com