Tonnia Lynn (Duncan) Smith

Tonnia Lynn (Duncan) Smith
Tonnia Lynn (Duncan) Smith

January 18, 1978 ~ August 15, 2021 (age 43)

Tonnia Lynn Duncan Smith, age 43, of Bladenboro, died Sunday, August 15, 2021 in Whiteville.

Born January 18, 1978 in Horry County, SC, she was the daughter of Wanda Lovette Watts and her husband Calvin Watts of Tabor City.

In addition to her mother and step-father, she is survived by one son, Christian Alto and Hannah of Bladenboro, one daughter, Alyssa Alto of Whiteville, one brother, Steven Lovette and his wife Yolando of Loris, SC, two step-brothers, CJ Watts and his husband Justin of Tabor City, and Joey Watts and his wife Crystal of Tabor City, and three grandchildren. She is preceded in death by two brothers, Ronnie Gene Duncan and Michael Watts.

The family will hold a memorial service Friday, August 20, 2021at 4:00 PM in the Grace Tabernacle Church, Loris, SC.

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