Tonya Martinez

1973 - March 28, 2022

TONYA MICHELLE UPSHAW MARTINEZ, age 49, of Eastman, GA, died Monday, March 28, 2022, at her residence.

Obituary for Tonya Martinez

TONYA MICHELLE UPSHAW MARTINEZ, age 49, of Eastman, GA, died Monday, March 28, 2022, at her residence.

 Funeral services will be held at 11:00AM Thursday, March 31, at Southerland Funeral Chapel, with Mr. Sherwin Anderson officiating, with interment in Parkerson Baptist Church Cemetery.

 Tonya was born in McRae, raised in Dodge County, and of the Baptist Faith. She attended Dodge County High School and was a homemaker. She worked for several years at Middle Georgia Nursing Home as a nurse’s aide during the 1990s. Later she worked at Goldens Personal Care Home as a transport driver for several years. She was a loving wife, mother, daughter, sister, and aunt. Tonya loved cookouts, couponing, trips to the beach, taking care of her canine companion Itty Bitty, spending time with her family, and going on dates with her husband to the Mexican restaurant Broncos. She was preceded in death by her Mother, Elise Hayes Upshaw and 2 Brothers, James “Pee Wee” Williams, Jr. and Shannon Upshaw.

 She is survived by her Husband of 21 years – Tomas Martinez of Eastman; Daughter – Cindy Martinez of Eastman; Son – Gavin Martinez of Eastman; Father – William Lenard Upshaw of Eastman; Sister – Angie Muncher (George) of Eastman; Niece – Jena Caines (Reco) of Eastman; Great-Nephews – Jordan Jenkins, Jayden Upshaw, Chase Upshaw, and Lynnox Hogue; Several Brothers-in-law and Sisters-in-law; Numerous Extended Family Members and Friends.

 The family may be contacted at the residence of Jena and Reco Caines, 5945 Horne Drive, Eastman, and will receive friends in Southerland Funeral Chapel from 10:00AM-11:00AM Thursday, March 31. In addition to flowers, contributions can be made towards funeral expenses by contacting Angie Muncher (478) 231-7062.


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