Tonya Priest Warren received her wings on Saturday, October 12, 2024 at the young age of 53 following a brief illness. She was born on June 9, 1971 in Lubbock, Texas to parents Waitman Leroy "Pete" Priest and Anneta Janell Hollers, both of whom precede her in death. She attended school in Lubbock, Texas.

She was preceded in death by brother Waitman Leroy Priest, Junior. She was married to Jessy Warren on July 22, 2016 and shared his love for racing. Tonya is a cherished wife, mother, sister, aunt, grandmother, and friend that will be missed dearly.

She is survived by husband Jessy Warren of Amarillo, children Michael Brewer and wife Kayla of Illinois and Tiffany Brewer of Lubbock and Jessy Warren Jr. of Amarillo. She is survived by grandchildren Kaden Brewer, Nicholas Brewer, Aiden Paxton, and Kayden Warren. She is also survived by siblings - Lisa Hogan of Katy, Texas, Mike Priest of Oklahoma, and Annette Priest Panter of Oklahoma.