Toni Hotchkiss

Toni Hotchkiss of Ironton, MO passed away July 20, 2022 surrounded by her loving family at the age of 51 years, and 6 months.

She was born Jan. 20, 1971 in St. Louis, MO, and was raised in Lemay, MO, a daughter of Andrew Leonard and Billie Mae Bohannon Hotchkiss.

Surviving are two children; Vincent  Hotchkiss  (Amber Nash)  of Farmington, MO,  and Shyanne  Hotchkiss of Ironton, MO;  her mother Billie Hotchkiss of Ironton;  three brothers,  T.J. of Fenton, Ernest  of Florida, and Robert of Lesterville; two sisters, Andera Hotchkiss of Fenton and Tammy Numerosi and husband Joe of Ironton; a granddaughter Aleighana Nash and Little Baby Hotchkiss on the way; along with many nieces, nephews, great nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, friends and her two little pets (Ava and Willy).

She was preceded in death by her Father Andrew Hotchkiss.

Toni received an Associate’s Degree in mechanical engineering from Mineral Area College, and for many years worked in the maintenance and machinery division for Primal Glass also known as Flat River Glass Company.

She was a member of the Elks Lodge # 2330 in Pilot Knob, and the Arcadia Valley Eagles Lodge.

She was a proud and loving mother, hardworking, independent, strong willed, free spirited, and taught her children to have the same values in life.

She loved spending time with her family, her pets, and floating and swimming on the Black River.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, July 30, at 6 PM from Cole Family Funeral Home Chapel.  Visitation will begin at 4 PM with an Elks Service at 5:30 PM.

Memorials are requested to Sarcoma Foundation of America at www.curesarcoma.org.