Tonia Vandervort Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Tonia Vandervort in Bradenton, Florida, born in Indianapolis, Indiana, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Tonia left this world on May 12, 2026 at the age of 63, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
In the sacred silence of farewell, Tonia is released into the embrace of eternity, knowing that her light will continue to shine brightly in the tapestry of the lives of her loved ones. And as her memory is carried forward, may comfort be found in the knowledge that love is eternal, and that Tonia's spirit lives on in the beauty that surrounds us.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Dale Leroy Chowning and Polly Juanita Vester. She is survived by: her husband Timothy Vandervort; and her great-nephew Tony White (Melissa). She is also survived by her great-great niece and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to help pay off unpaid student lunch accounts at local public school cafeterias, a tribute that reflects Tonia's caring heart and her many years serving school children.
