Tonya Laynette Schmidt Batey, born June 3, 1973, passed away suddenly on November 29, 2022, in Hugoton, Kansas, Tonya battled Lupus and a variety of physical (and other) challenges throughout her life.

Tonya had a creative spirit that she shared with those near and far. She was a hard worker at all her endeavors. Her hobbies included collecting little things, doing “word searches” and cooking. Her tender and loving heart led her to help and love people endlessly. She will be missed by all her family and friends.

Survivors include Tonya’s parents, Carolyn and Chester Schmidt (Nashville, TN); her son, Joey Jolie; her brother, Chad Schmidt and wife Pam, along with Tonya’s nieces Emerson Schmidt and Mary Clark Schmidt (Franklin, TN); and many other relatives and friends.

There will be a memorial service held in Nashville, TN at Tonya’s childhood church home at a later date.