Tori Dakota Bunch made her vibrant entrance into this dim world on August 16, 2007 in Amarillo, Texas and was escorted by angels to her Heavenly home on May 26, 2026, leaving the world, once again dim. The oldest child and only daughter of Tony and Sandy Bunch, Tori brought to their family and all that knew her, an unexpected adventure that would be encompassed with laughter, silliness, dedication, spontaneity, a beaming smile that would illuminate the darkest of rooms, and the unabashed adoration for her family, friends, co-workers and residents. There was nothing boring or basic about Tori and she made that known from day one. She was always full of surprises, sometimes ornery (more often than not) and other times unexpectedly pleasant.

Filled with an exuberant love for life and people, from her birth through her last day on this earth, Tori didn't know a stranger or how to live quietly. She didn't know how to not approach every task at hand, full throttle, just like she rode her dirt bike. Tori lived life wide open, full of resolve and fearlessness. An avid fisherman, dirt bike rider, 4-wheeling diva, comedian, pesterer of her adored younger brother Koby, animal snuggler, chicken, duck and show goat wrangler, mud splashing and wallowing, loud laughing, hard-loving, and living life to the fullest, young lady who left her unforgettable mark on each and every person that crossed her path. Her beauty was definitely more than skin deep, it was every ounce of her core. Tori was 100% fully herself and gave no cares of what others opinions may be. She was full of glowing confidence in her outgoing personality. She walked with a giggle hidden in the corners of her mouth waiting to come bubbling out, sometimes bursting forth in a flood of laughter. Tori laughed loud, lived loud and loved loud. Her memory will forever stay loud.

Tori graduated from Panhandle High School in 2025, grateful that academia was behind her but regretful of the social life she loved was shifting to a new season. School's social life, extra curricular activities and making Tik Tok videos were an area of joy, intrigue, and interest for Tori…academics on the other hand were definitely of subpar importance and enthusiasm, even though she was smart as a whip. Tori loved photography and was aspiring to grow in the art by starting her own photography business. Tori also loved to spend money, preferably her parents', but when that wasn't always accessible, she started to pursue a new adventure of becoming a certified nursing assistant to fund her ever empty gas tank, Starbucks, fast food and shopping escapades. Tori had just passed her state requirements and testing to be a CNA and was employed by Five Points Nursing and Rehabilitation. Tori adored her residents and she was equally adored by them.

Tori was preceded in death and greeted Tuesday morning by her Aunt Angela Bunch, Grandpa Harlan Dale Bunch, good friend Ayden Mooney, and all of her family and friends that have crossed into Glory.

Tori is survived by her parents, Tony and Sandy Bunch and younger brother, Koby Bunch, of Panhandle, TX. Paternal grandmother, Betty Bunch of Pawhuska, OK. Maternal grandparents Rickey and Vickie Keitz of Denison, TX and Linda Hayes of Prescott, AZ. Uncles and Aunts Preston and Sherry (Bunch) Hemphill of Pawhuska, OK, Tracy & Cindy (Bunch) Kincannon of Guymon, OK, Nickolas & Valerie Keitz of Van Alsteen, TX, Joseph & Kelly Keitz of Bells, TX, Christoher and Lisa Hosey of Denison, TX, Tiffany Hayes of Denison, TX, Amy Bucher of Dallas, TX, Tori's boyfriend of a 1.5 years, Christian Hale of Groom, TX, and many cousins, friends, acquaintances and countless other lives her radiant life touched like a sunbeam breaking through the storm clouds of this life.

Tori's viewing will be Friday, May 29, 2026 from 5pm-9pm at Shafer Mortuary Services at 1502 Cleveland St, Amarillo, TX. Funeral services will be held Saturday, May 30, 2026 at 11am at The River in Panhandle Church, 600 Euclid Ave, Panhandle, TX.

In honor of Tori, the family asks that those attending her service to wear blue, which was her favorite color. May we all live, love and laugh like Tori: loud.