Tonya Lynn Bates Obituary
The memory of Tonya Lynn Bates in Plano, Texas, who passed away on July 10, 2025 at the age of 56, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her father C. Joe Roach; her stepmother Judy Pirtte Roach; her grandparents, Lewis, Iris Evans, Jessie Roach and Robert Roach; and her uncles, James Evans and Dennis Roach.
She is survived by: her mother Rita Thorson; her children, Tiffany Bates, TJ Bates, Cody McDonald and Justin McDonald; her grandchildren, Kamryn Goldsberry, Ryan Smith, Averie Doswell, Layla McDonald, Carter Johnson, Souleen Johnson and Levi McDonald; her siblings, Ashlee Rivera (family: Jonathan Rivera, Elijah, Kadance Rivera) and Chad Roach (Erika); her siblings' child Kacie Roach; her sister Chelsie Roach; her siblings' children, Lennon and Jude; her aunt Karen; and her uncle Tony Franklin.
Visitation was held on Thursday, July 17th 2025 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the Goggans Funeral Home (1911 N Frances St, Terrell, TX 75160). A funeral service was held on Thursday, July 17th 2025 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM at the same location. A graveside service was held on Thursday, July 17th 2025 from 3:15 PM to 4:15 PM at the Highland Memorial Gardens (Cemetery, TX-34, Terrell, TX 75160).
