Tonya Gray, age 19

Lost to gun violence on April 7, 2020 in Merrillville, Indiana.

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  • Nickname:
    40 T-baby
    18 Sissy Lou
    10 tuna (love you kiddo )
  • Number of children:
  • Personality:
    57 loving,funny,and the best sister i could ask for
    54 caring, full of energy, always willing to help others and a great friend
    53 She was like a big sister to me. Ride or die no doubt.
    54 She Honestly Believed There Was Good In Everyone
    48 she was sk bright and loving. she was always there when you needed her
    19 smiley, happy, helpful, amazing
  • Occupation:
    51 She was a very good friend. Very strong minded and willed. Someone to look up to in some ways.
  • Workplace:
    21 Joann’s Fabric Schererville,IN
  • Schools attended:
    23 Greenfield, Crete, Merrillville
  • Comments:
    49 I love u tonya I have been thinking about u so much recently I need u to watch over me
    50 Miss you tonya it’s been over a year. Still not over it.
    47 I love u sis I miss u so damn much I'm up crying like a baby watch over me boo 😭
    47 I love you T baby gone but never forgetten my love ❤️
    44 I love and miss you tonya/sis (love Madison)
    46 Love you and miss you Red. I keep praying for justice.
    47 Love and miss you Red. I just keep praying for answers. This isnt fair at all
    40 love and miss you baby girl
    19 love and miss you so much!! justice will come
    20 i love you so much tonya bestfriends for life always

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