Tonya Renee Harris McManus, 50, of the Salem Community in Morganton, NC, passed away suddenly on Sunday, July 13, 2025.
Born in McDowell County, NC on April 29, 1975, she was the daughter of the late Ralph Harris and Madge Shepherd Harris.
Today Tonya grew her wings. After taking care of everyone she met, it is now time for her to be taken care of. Tonyas smile and enthusiasm for life turned many a peoples day around. If you were lucky enough to be around this special lady, you were truly blessed. She will be missed every single minute until we meet again.
Tonya worked for Greenway Public Transit.
Those left to cherish her memory include her husband, Tom McManus; siblings, Sandra Massey, Kim Massey, Roy Massey, Robert Massey, Jim Harris, Rhonda Harris, Dwayne Harris, and Robert Harris; numerous nieces and nephews; and five fur-babies.
In addition to her parents, Tonya was preceded in death by a nephew, Michael Childers.
The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m., Saturday, July 19, 2025 at Sossoman Funeral Home. A private graveside service will be held at the Western Carolina State Veterans Cemetery at a later date.
Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.
Born in McDowell County, NC on April 29, 1975, she was the daughter of the late Ralph Harris and Madge Shepherd Harris.
Today Tonya grew her wings. After taking care of everyone she met, it is now time for her to be taken care of. Tonyas smile and enthusiasm for life turned many a peoples day around. If you were lucky enough to be around this special lady, you were truly blessed. She will be missed every single minute until we meet again.
Tonya worked for Greenway Public Transit.
Those left to cherish her memory include her husband, Tom McManus; siblings, Sandra Massey, Kim Massey, Roy Massey, Robert Massey, Jim Harris, Rhonda Harris, Dwayne Harris, and Robert Harris; numerous nieces and nephews; and five fur-babies.
In addition to her parents, Tonya was preceded in death by a nephew, Michael Childers.
The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m., Saturday, July 19, 2025 at Sossoman Funeral Home. A private graveside service will be held at the Western Carolina State Veterans Cemetery at a later date.
Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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Our thoughts and prayers are with all of the family!
—Dora Childers
So sorry for your loss, I pray God give you peace and comfort during this time and always.
—Tony and Twillia Moore
—Landon C. Cloer
—Melody Avery
You were an absolute precious soul! I will miss joking with you and seeing your beautiful smile. My thoughts and prayers are with Tom and the whole family. May God give you all strength and peace in the coming days and months.
—Stephanie O Long
So sorry for your loss bother. Tonya was a wonderful person. She will be greatly missed.
—Scott & Shelly Cash
Tom, Please accept our condolences. Your family is in our prayers. Mark & Barb (Berling) Lovensheimer
—Barb Lovensheimer
—GySgt Steve Rude Ret.
REST EASY SISTER 🙏✝️💙🚔
—Mark Sharpe