Tonya Lynn Barnett

Tonya Lynn Barnett, 50 of Urbana, went to her heavenly home surrounded by her loving family on Friday January 15, 2021 at Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana after an accident.  She was born April 25, 1970 in Urbana, the daughter of Richard and Jeannie (Lovenguth) Barnett.  She is survived by her son, Ritchie Barnett (Caitlin) of Rantoul, her parents of Urbana and a brother, Chad A. Barnett of Urbana and grandchildren, Khison, Matthew, Spencer and Cheylee Ann.  She is preceded in death by maternal grand parents, Hal and Shirley Lovenguth, paternal grand parents, Gerald and Betty Barnett, maternal great grand mother, Jeanne Miller and uncle, Andy Lovenguth.

Tonya graduated from Urbana High School in 1988 and from Cosmetology School.  She worked as a hairdresser for 20 years and later worked at McDonalds at their drive-through window.  She enjoyed people and creating friendships.  She was very well liked at the restaurant by the customers.  She was an avid LSU fan and an animal lover.

Visitation will be Thursday, January 21 from 4 to 8 p.m. with funeral services Friday January 22 at 10:00 a.m. at Renner-Wikoff Chapel & Crematory, 1900 S. Philo Rd, Urbana.  Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery, Urbana.  Rev. Jeff Dyson will officiate.  Because of public safety, the funeral home will limit the amount of people in at a time and will require a mask while visiting.  We thank you for your consideration for our safety and yours.

Memorials may be made to Gift of Hope, 2401 Memphis Dr, Springfield, IL, 62702. 

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