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Tonya Bright Obituary

Tonya Caldwell Bright ANDERSON, SC - Tonya Lynn Caldwell Bright, age 46, of 507 Eskew Circle, passed away peacefully at the Cobb Health Care Center in Comer, GA, on Saturday, December 29, 2012. Born in Charleston, SC, she was the daughter of Mrs. Cathy Collins Caldwell of Moncks Corner, SC, and the late Taska S. Caldwell. For 25 years she was the loving and devoted wife of Arthur N. Bright, Jr. of the residence. Mrs. Bright was a graduate of Goose Creek High School and attended two years at Tri-County Tech where she was preparing to be a nurse. She served as a secretary at the Mental Health Center in Anderson, and later was a secretary at Hospice of the Upstate. Tonya was a member of Gethsemane Baptist Church. In addition to her mother and husband, Mrs. Bright is survived by a son, A. J. Bright of the residence; 3 step daughters, Joyce Fike of Boca Raton, FL, Star Saunders (Rod) of Charleston, SC, and Jennifer Pease (Jeremy) of Prattville, AL; a brother, Danny Caldwell (Amanda) of Hampton, GA; 4 step-grandchildren, Brittany Nicole and Alia Lynn Pease, Todd Page, and Christopher Fike. A funeral service to celebrate the life of Tonya Bright will be held on Thursday, January 3, 2013, at 7 PM at the Chapel of The McDougald Funeral Home, with Rev. Sam Duncan officiating. Cremation will follow. The family will be at the residence and will receive friends at the McDougald Funeral Home on Thursday from 5 PM until 6:30 PM. Contributions in memory of Mrs. Bright may be made to Gethsemane Baptist Church, 6116 Highway 81 South, Starr, SC 29684. A message of condolence may be sent by visiting www.mcdougaldfuneralhome.com. THE McDOUGALD FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, Anderson. Visit our guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/ charleston

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Dec. 29 to Dec. 30, 2012.

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Nancy Hawkins and Bobbie Filipetto

December 23, 2022

Bobbie and I miss her presence on earth and think of her often. Our prayers and love to you all!

Tina Perry

January 3, 2013

Tonya was one of my BEST friends for many years!!!!! Heaven recieved a beautiful sweet angel the morning he took Tonya from this earth. I will ALWAYS love and cherish all the memories we made together!!!! Love you my friend....Tina

Dianne Graham

January 3, 2013

Tonya will be missed by her co-workers at AOP MHC. She brought joy and laughter to the work place with her smile and sense of humor. Her love for A.J. was unconditional and endless. Our prayers are with the family during this time of sadness. May you all find comfort in knowing others share your loss.

Andy, Marilyn, Ace, Deamy, Braden, Jade, Micheal & Kloe Dove

January 2, 2013

Our hearts are heavy and missing you so very much. With such a happy, joyful soul full of spirit it was always easy to have a smile on our faces when we were in your company. Always so thoughtful of others and so giving. AJ is like a son to us as much as Ace was like a son to you. We will forever have you in our hearts and you will never be forgotten. Heaven has called home such a wonderful Angel.

January 1, 2013

This is my niece whom I loved across the miles from San Diego to Charleston. Im shocked by this news that I just received tonight. She was always the bright star in my life and always smiling, even thru her troubles and pain. I will miss her so much. Finally she is no longer in pain and her body is new once again. I love you Tonya!!!!!! Aunt Pam

Candace Carey

December 31, 2012

I am very blessed to have been able to meet and work with such a beautiful person. She was such a sweetheart and my heart broke at the news of her passing. Prayers and Condolences to the family. RIP sweet Tonya. You will always have a special place in my heart.

B. Phillips

December 31, 2012

My childhood best friend. What an angel Tonya always was. Memories of us going door to door with our bibles when we were probably 6 years old. Just reading random passages to neighbors. Hanging out at your parents ice cream shop. Roller skating and the many crazy, fun times we had as kids. Although we moved and grew apart as years went by, you always had and still have a special place in my heart. My deepest sympathies to your family. Cathy,you are on my heart and I send you love and prayers. I just tragically lost my 24 year old son just a few months ago and I know there is a deep hole that will never be filled. Life will never be the same, but know we will see them again. Heaven has a few more angels and so do we. Forever connected by a love greater than this earth. Love and blessings to all Tonya's family and loved ones, Bobbie xo

Nancy Phillips-Hawkins

December 31, 2012

Cathy and Family,
My heart breaks at this news. I love you all so very much and cherish our friendship. I lost touch with you and tried to find you many times. You are in my prayers and thoughts. May God's love carry you through as I know he will. She is in my heart always. All my love to you and family,

Betsy Scott

December 30, 2012

Thankful for the times we shared. Wishing peace and comfort to your family. Love,

T Crawford

December 30, 2012

To the Caldwell & Bright families:
My deepest sympathies for the loss of Tonya. May God's Word strengthen you during this difficult time. (Isa. 41:10,13)

cfinn

December 30, 2012

May the family receive the strength they need to endure the days ahead reflecting
on the joyful times you share with Tonya ...may the peace of God comfort you doing this difficult time.

December 30, 2012

We love you Aunt Tonya... Love- Bubba, Feliza & Danielle Cribb

December 30, 2012

We love you Aunt Tonya, we will always miss you! Prayers go out to AJ and Art Love- Bubba, Feliza & Danielle Cribb

Sandra Zurcher. Dingler

December 30, 2012

For the family of Tonya , I went to school with her and she was always a sweet person that everyone loved being around. She was full of laughter and I am glad that I knew her. Praying for peace and comfort and praying God wraps his hands around each and everyone of the family members.

John Scott

December 30, 2012

Im very blessed to have grown up with and been friends with such a special, loving person. I will always remember our special times with such a sweet girl.

Suezanne Cammer-Foot

December 29, 2012

In remembrance of my friend, Tonya Lynn Caldwell Bright, you will always have a place in my heart!!!

Suezanne Cammer-Foot

December 29, 2012

My heart is so sad for the lost of my friend. I am thankful for the time God allowed us to have. I pray for God to surround and protect AJ during this time.

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