Tonya S. (Helwig) Espy, 42 of Huntington passed away at 2:45 am on Wednesday, December 5, 2018 at Lutheran Hospital. Tonya had attended Huntington North High School and later Ivy Tech in Fort Wayne. She had worked as a pre-school teacher at Headstart for many years. She fought cancer for seven years and was active in Relay for Life. Tonya loved her children and loved helping others. She loved animals, she had two Boxers and her beloved Great Dane, Apollo.
Tonya was born on October 19, 1976 in Huntington, the daughter of William F. and Teresa M. (Caley) Helwig.
Survivors include her mother: Teresa Caley of Huntington; a son: Dakota Espy of Marion; two daughters: Autumn Espy and Victoria Pinion both of Huntington and a brother: Ronny Stolte of Huntington.
She was preceded in death by her father.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, December 9, 2018 from 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm at the Myers Funeral Home Huntington Chapel, 2901 Guilford Street, Huntington, Indiana.
Funeral service will be held on Sunday, December 9, 2018 at 3:00 pm following visitation at the funeral home with Pastor Jim Splawn officiating.
Interment will take place at a later date at Star of Hope Cemetery.
Memorial donations can be made out to The Espy Family in care of Myers Funeral Home, 2901 Guilford Street, Huntington, IN 46750.
