Tonya Sue Fluharty Brand, age 40 of Fairmont, WV passed away suddenly at home on Tuesday, April 23, 2019. She was born in Fairmont, WV on April 5, 1979. She was a graduate of North Marion High School Class of 1997 and attended Computer Tech from 1997-1999. She was also a graduate of the University of Phoenix with a degree in Criminal Psychology.
Tonya was employed as a substitute teacher for the Marion County B.O.E. and the secretary for Worthington Services. She was a devoted mother and wife. She was an avid soccer mom who would video all her children’s games and was their biggest fan. She also loved music and going to concerts.
Tonya is survived by her parents, Wanda and Michael Tobrey of Worthington and Roger and Barb Fluharty of Mannington; the love of her life was her husband, Joseph Aaron “Joey” Brand whom she married on March 25, 2000; her three children, Cody Logan, Xander Thomas and Abigail Grace Brand, who all loved her very much; 3 brothers, Chet (Liz) Tobrey of Bridgeport, Adam (Autumn) Fluharty of Mannington, Chip (Misty) Rogers of Mannington; 2 sisters, Chanell (Tom) Sands of Clarksburg and Shannon (Jay) Gillespie of Beverly; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Barry Sr. and Margaret Brand of Fairmont; a sister-in-law, Marie Brand of Fairmont; and several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, friends, as well as her dog Bailie.
Tonya was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Charles “Dallas” and Lucy E. (MawMaw) Moore, and her uncles Mark and Terry Moore.
Family and friends may call at Masters Funeral Home, Mannington, WV on Friday, April 26, 2019 from 4-9:00pm. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, April 27, 2019 in the funeral home at 1:00pm with Pastor Jerry Bush officiating. Burial will follow at the Mannington Memorial Park Cemetery. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.mastersfuneralhomewv.com
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Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this most difficult time. Marion County Senior Citizens.
We are heartbroken to hear of Tonya’s passing. She was a wonderful woman, friend, and mother. We will forever miss her and hold her memory in our hearts. You have our deepest and most heart felt condolences.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time.
May God wrap his arms around you all. She was loved by all. She just dropped my keys off to me this past Thursday as a favor to me. She would do anything for others. Peace be to her family.
I no longer live in the area, but I played softball with Tonya and went to school with her. She was always so nice and fun. I’m sure she was a terrific mother. She will definitely be missed. I’m sorry for your family’s loss. I will keep you in my prayers.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
I went through all 4 yrs of high school with Tonya and we also had homeroom together. I am so sorry for your loss, especially to her husband and children. May she rest in peace.
Truly Sorry. Love and Prayers
I am so very sorry for your loss. Tonya was always so kind and friendly. Many prayers for your family.
So very sorry for your loss. We treasure the many memories Tonya has provided over the years and hold a special place in our hearts for her and your family. Will will miss you! Coach Kevin and ‘Watermelons’
So sorry for you lose.
We are so sorry to hear of the passing of Tonya. Please know the family is in our hearts and prayers.
The Snyders
Roy, Jenny, Aden, Emily, Maddy & Jarin
We are so sorry to hear of the passing of Tonya. Please know the family is in our hearts and prayers.
The Snyders
Roy, Jenny, Aden, Emily, Maddy & Jarin
We are so sorry for your loss. Wanda, I cant imagine the pain all of you are going thru. Hugs and Prayers for all of you.
Prayers to your family, it was always pleasant running into my childhood friend.
Our sincere condolences to family and friends. We pray for understanding, peace and strength. God Bless
Chanelle I'm so sorry. I didn't even know you had a another sister. I can't even tell you how sorry I am. Prayers for you and her family.
My Faimily & myself send our deepest condolences
To the Fluharty & Brand family
In truly lost for words
Our prayers and thoughts are with the family and friends. She will be missed
Chanel and Shannon I’m so very sorry for the loss of you’re sister. May God bless you’re family in you’re time of great sorrow.
So sorry for you loss. She was a great person. Thoughts and prayers ❤️
Wanda, Mike and Cody. Prayers of love and comfort sent for you and your family.
Sorry for your loss
Wanda and Mike I am so sorry to hear about your loss. Please call if you need anything. You all are in my thoughts and prayers.
Love you
Robin
Sending prayers and love to the family! So sorry for your loss. May God bless you during this difficult time.
So very sorry for the loss of your sister. Your families are in our thoughts and prayers.
I pray that God watches over your family and is with them through this difficult time. Such a tragedy that a wonderful life was taking so soon and so suddenly. I wish I would've known you better. Rest In Peace.
Tonya always has your back. She put everyone’s needs before her own. She would take charge and pull it all together! She was the best listener and knew how to build you up! She loved my Katie , her “Baby Girl” as if she was her own and protect her with all her might. She was a wonder and amazing person! I love her and will feel a huge hole in my heart. She couldn’t be any more of sister than blood!!! Love you Sis
Sending prayers love and our thoughts will be with you . Praying for God's grace to show you through.
Prayers going up for the Brand Family..So sorry for your loss. Love you all.
Sending prayers and love to all. May God bless you all during this difficult time. From your FC Alliance Family with love.
Kernell
Words can not express our deepest sympathies. Praying God will wrap your whole family up in His loving arms as you go thru unimaginable loss and hurt..love & prayers
Tonya we became closer friends in middle school especially in track doing shot an disc you always helped me out and let no one pick on me where I was shy and awkward. I never forgot that. You will sadly be missed. Fly high and sparkle brightly over your your babies so they know mommies still watching. Till we see you again sweet angel 💕
Much love and prayers to her family for their loss.