Tonya “Sparky” Renee Hendrix of Woodland, Wash., died at her home on Aug. 20.

She was born  on July 15, 1966, in Duncan, Okla., to Loydd and Betty Fones, the youngest of two children. 

In 1976, the family moved to Burns. In 1984, Hendrix graduated from Burns High School, where she was known as “Sparky” for her personality and sense of humor. She was on the dance team and was a cheerleader as well.

Hendrix graduated from Portland Community College Dental Assisting School in 1985. She moved to Bend, where she met Wade Hendrix, and they were married on June 21, 1986, in Burns. The couple had two children.

Hendrix was a proud mother, always speaking of Katelyn and Kyle’s achievements. She was an active volunteer in Clark County Youth Football (CCYF) and Lewis River Little League.  She also worked at the children’s schools whenever time allowed.

Hendrix was a dental assistant for about 10 years.  She went back to college in 1998, getting her prerequisites completed at Clark College in Vancouver. She then graduated from Portland Community College as a Dental Hygienist in 2002.

Hendrix spent time with her family camping, boating, at the Oregon Coast and vacationing in Mexico when possible. She loved to be around the water and sandy beaches.

Hendrix survived breast cancer treatment in 2006.  In February 2008, the cancer came back in the bones and eventually spread to the brain.

She is survived by her  husband, Wade Hendrix; children, Katelyn, 14, and Kyle, 12; parents, Loydd and Betty Fones; brother, Tony Fones; grandmother, Maxine Fones; and many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins.

Hendrix was preceded in death by her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Husband, and grandfather, Lloyd Fones.

A memorial service was held on Aug. 24 at David Douglas Park in Vancouver, Wash.  Many were in attendance, paying tribute to the person Hendrix was.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in Hendrix’ memory may be made to Hospice, Susan G. Komen Foundation or a charity of one’s choice.
Messages may be sent to the family at: caringbridge.org, name tonyahendrix.