Tonya Emler

Gaffney, SC - - Tonya Dale Inman Emler, 53, of 328 Mayfield Road, passed away on Friday, April 24, 2026 at her home.

Born in Gaffney, she was the wife of Steven Wayne Emler and the daughter of Lee Thel Smith Gregory of Union and the late Bobby Inman. She enjoyed cooking, yardwork and loved the outdoors. Mrs. Emler was a CNA and of the Baptist faith.

In addition to her husband, also surviving is a son, Josh Holmes of Spartanburg; a daughter, Jessica Allison; a step-son, William Emler (Savannah Wilson) of Gaffney; a step-daughter, Miranda Emler (Dillan Sutton) of Gaffney; three brothers, Kirk Reynolds (Gina), Everett Reynolds (Lynn) and Craig Hanson (Angie) all of Gaffney; eleven grandchildren, Summer Allison (fiancé, Caden Ingraham), Austin Wilkinson, Autumn Holcombe, Rhett Holmes, William Emler Jr., Casen Emler, Nova Emler, Rhiley Sutton, Emily Sutton, Tucker Sutton and Colby Sutton; a special niece, Makayla Benton of Gaffney; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Memorial services will be held at a later date.

The family will be at their respective homes.

An online guest register is available at www.blakelyfuneralhome.com

Blakely Funeral Home & Crematory, Gaffney, SC