Tonya Parham, 33, died Feb. 9 (2007) as the result of a motorcycle accident. Tonya was also known as S.ASS and was an active member of the Chrome Plated Harts Motorcycle Club, a group for female motorcyclists. A funeral service for Tonya was held Feb. 17 at the Good Shepherd Baptist Church in Petersburg, Va., where her father lives. An Atlanta memorial service was held Feb. 25 at Park Tavern. More than 300 people attended.
"She was the first to reach out her hand and introduce herself," said Paula Lorenz in an interview with Southern Voice. Paula met Tonya through Chrome Plated Harts. "She’d go out and find other people who were interested in what we do. She was our entertainment."
Tonya was quick to lend herself to any cause she deemed worthy. She was involved with fundraisers for organizations such as the ALHI, working security for Atlanta Pride and attending events benefiting Pets Are Loving Support and the Human Rights Campaign. Tonya died doing something that she loved. Riding was one of her favorite pastimes.
Much thanks to the ALHI for the report.
WILLIAMS, Angela Jo, age 36 passed away September 19, 2009. Angela was born December 10, 1972 in Saginaw, MI. She was a graduate of Swan Valley High School and Alma College.
She was very successful in her Regional Sales Manager position at Marco Ophthalmic, Marietta, GA. Angela was a devoted advocate of the prevention of cruelty to animals and treasured her rescued pets. She passionately loved her family and friends.
She leaves behind to celebrate her life her mother, Barbara Honeycutt; father Ryon P. Williams Jr.; two sisters, Catherine Ralph (Jeff) and Julie Hall (John); a brother, Ryon Williams III; and stepmother Joanne Williams. Also, her maternal grandmother, Ruth Chapman; nieces, Jessica, and Sarah; nephews, Dylan and Jeremy. Many aunts, uncles cousins and friends who loved her very much.
A memorial service was held October 17, 2009 in Sharpsburg, GA. Memorial contributions in Angela's honor can be made to the National MS Society or the ASPCA