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Evette Tonya Obituary

Mrs. Tonya "Evette"
Aiken - Mrs. Tonya Evette Preston Cullum, of Misty Oak Lane, entered into rest May 31, 2019. Funeral services will be held 3 p.m. Thursday, June 6, 2019 at New Life Ministries, Aiken with Pastor Gerald Haynes officiating. The remains will lie in state in the church at 2 p.m. Interment will be in Ridge Hill Baptist Church Cemetery, Ridge Spring, SC.
Mrs. Cullum, a native of Newberry County was a member of New Life Ministries of Aiken.
Survivors include her husband, Willie L. Cullum; four brothers, Clarence Preston, Curtis Preston (Felicia), Columbia, SC; Kerry Preston (Emmie), Lexington, SC and Keith Preston, Batesburg-Leesville, SC; two sisters, Stephanie Preston, Aiken, SC and Annie Lott, Ridge Spring, SC; Friends may visit the residence. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
G. L. Brightgharp & Sons Mortuary, 390 Beaufort Street, Aiken, SC (803) 648-0134.

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Published by Aiken Standard and North Augusta Star on Jun. 4, 2019.

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Brandi Harley

May 29, 2024

Happy Anniversary in heaven you are missed daily. Mason and I love you dearly.

Brandi Harley

May 29, 2022

Happy Anniversary in heaven. You are truly missed and was a great person to know. Mason and I miss and love you. Continue to enjoy heaven as we will see you one day.

LaVette H

June 7, 2019

Heaven has gained an Angel We'll miss you dearly, Sister Tonya. Love LaVette and family

Melissa P Horton

June 6, 2019

Condolences to family!! Rest In Peace!

Evangelist Ann Davis

June 4, 2019

Condolences to my cousin, Willie and to Tonya's entire family. What a beautiful person inside and out. She will be truly missed.

Brandi Harley

June 4, 2019

Remembering her wonderful and gentle soul will forever remain in our hearts. May she rest in peace!

Brandi Harley

June 4, 2019

Remembering her wonderful and gentle soul will forever remain in our hearts. May she rest in peace!

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6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

G. L. Brightgharp & Sons Mortuary

390 Beaufort Street, Aiken, SC

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New Life Ministries

Aiken, SC

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New Life Ministries

Aiken, SC

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