Tonya Michelle Mize Mays

December 16, 1973 - January 5, 2022

Tonya Michelle Mize Mays, 48, of Bassett, Virginia passed away Wednesday, January 5, 2022, at Carilion Roanoke Memorial. She was born December 16, 1973, in Rocky Mount, Virginia to Debra Jean Young Mize Cox and the late Russell Elbert Mize.

Tonya loved her grandkids and family “to the moon and back.” She had a heart of gold, feisty and you always knew what she was thinking. She loved the beach and the mountains.

In addition to her mother, she is survived by her husband, Michael Mays Jr.; daughters, Brittney Worley and C.J. Harrison., Amber Chisom and Gage; brother, Daryl Mize; grandchildren, Averie, Zayden, Alivia, and Jenna.

The funeral will be held on Saturday, January 8, 2022, at 2:.30 P.M. at Wright Funeral Service Chapel with Pastor Terry Dalton officiating. Burial will follow at Ratcliff Young Family Cemetery, 5241 Henry Road, Henry Virginia 24102. Visitation will be held one half hour prior to service.

Wright Funeral Service and Crematory is serving the family. Online condolences may be made at www.wrightfuneralservices.net.