Tonia Mayhew Volkman

Tonia Mayhew Volkman, 52, Fort Wayne, died peacefully August 13, 2015. Tonia was born September 27, 1962, in Indianapolis, to Donald and Shirley (Bailey) Mayhew.

Tonia graduated from West Central Join Services in Bridgeport. She was a special lady who enjoyed all the “girly” things in life. Tonia enjoyed Wednesday night Bible study, riding the bike at the YMCA, and always had a special bond with her roommates and caregivers through the years. She especially loved cats and always fondly remembered her childhood cat, Boots.

Survivors include her parents, Don and Shirley Mayhew of Indianapolis; sister, Kimaly Mayhew of Clearwater, Florida; nieces, Bridgette Dreher of Bloomington, and Hannah Dreher of Clearwater, Florida; special friends, Greg of Ft. Wayne and Steve of Mooresville.

Friends and family will gather Friday, August 14, 2015, 5 to 8 p.m. in the chapel at Carlisle – Branson Funeral Service & Crematory, Mooresville. Pastor Guy Lancour will officiate the 11 a.m. funeral service on Saturday, August 15, 2015, in the funeral home. Burial will follow in Washington Park North Cemetery, Indianapolis. Visit www.CarlisleBranson.com to share a favorite memory or to sign the online guest registry.