Tonya Christesson

On January 29, 1980 an angel was sent to this earth. Tonya was the youngest of three children born to Roger Allen and Peggy Dianne Giba. She graduated high school in 1998 and attended Odessa College. In 2002 she became the program director for the womens program of Ruths Home Teen Challenge. In 2004 she resigned from her position to become a stayathome mom for her son Taylor. She loved her family and her life revolved around them. Whether it was quiet time sitting, watching a movie or splashing in the pool with all the kids, Tonya loved spending time with family. Always a prankster, her biggest delight was playing innocent jokes on people just to make them laugh. She enjoyed life and she brought joy to everyone who knew her. She never met a stranger and her smile could light up the room. Even as tough as her battle became she never lost her smile or her sense of humor. Tonya fought a long hard, courageous battle but on January 20, 2011, the battle ended and she went home to rest and bring a smile to the angels. She was called home much too soon, but her memories will live forever in the hearts of everyone she touched.

Tonya Michelle Giba was preceded in death by her dad, Roger Allen Giba, her grandmother Jean Allen, her grandparents Nick and Clarise Giba.

Tonya is survived by her son, Michael Taylor Christesson, mother Peggy Dianne Giba, brothers Roger Bryan Giba, his wife Lorene, and Darrell Allen Giba. Grandfather Milton Allen and his wife Sally and uncle Don Allen, her aunts Viki Allen and Pam Alexander. She leaves behind many nieces, nephews and cousins who will miss their Nona.

Family will receive visitors Monday from 79 p.m. at Sunset Memorial.
The funeral service is scheduled for Tuesday January 25th at 2 p.m. at Sunset Memorial Chapel. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Cemetery.

Visitation

Sunset Memorial Funeral Home
6801 E. Business 20
Odessa, TX  79762
Monday, January 24, 2011
7 pm 9 pm

Service

Memorial Service

Sunset Memorial Chapel
6801 E. Business 20
Odessa, TX  79762
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
2 p.m.

Cemetery

Sunset Memorial Gardens
6801 E. Business 20
Odessa, TX  79762