Tonia Leigh Cozad

Tonia Leigh Cozad, 42, of Anadarko, OK passed away peacefully on January 12, 2019 in Carnegie, OK after a long and lengthy illness. She was born on July 11, 1976 in Los Angeles, CA to Charles Lee Cozad and LaVerne Marie Willis.

Tonia was both a proud Kiowa and Paiute - she loved her heritage and was fascinated by her culture. She was a woman of tradition and passionately carried on her tribes' customs and beliefs. Tonia was gifted with a beautiful voice and could always be found near the drum singing with pride alongside her family. Tonia was also a talented craftswoman and enjoyed beading and making regalia.

Those close to Tonia cherished her love for life and her incredibly caring nature. Her initials, TLC, are appropriately synonymous with "tender love and care." She loved and accepted everyone regardless of their past or differences.

Tonia spent her early life in California and lived in Los Angeles, Long Beach, and Bishop. She eventually made her way back to Oklahoma to be with her Kiowa family in Anadarko.

Tonia will be greatly missed but her legacy will be carried on by her daughter Hannah Lee Cozad.

Tonia is survived by:
Daughter: Hannah Lee Cozad of Anadarko, OK
Father: Charles Lee Cozad of Anadarko, OK
Mother: LaVerne Marie Willis of Bishop, CA
Sisters: Michelle Rene Cozad of Bishop, CA; Crystal Marie Cozad of Bishop, CA
Maternal grandmother: Bertha Mae Willis of Bishop, CA
Aunts: Bonnie Segundo of Pala, CA; Joyce White of Bishop, CA; Tina Willis of Long Beach, CA; Karen Pewo of Anadarko, OK; Kathy Pewenofkit of Anadarko, OK; Diane DeRossiere of Browns Valley, MN
Uncles: Leonard Cozad Jr. of Oklahoma City, OK; Lewis Cozad of Mt. View, OK; Daniel Cozad of Anadarko, OK; Larry Cozad of Hominy, OK; Andy Cozad of Denver, CO; Vernon Cozad of Anadarko, OK; Rusty Cozad of Farmington, NM
Adopted uncles: Chris White of Pawhuska, OK; Jim Clairmont of St. Paul, MN
Adopted grandparents: Kenny and Louise Scabbyrobe of White Swan, WA

Tonia was preceded in death by:
Paternal grandfather: Leonard Cozad Sr.
Maternal grandfather: Ed Wills
Uncles: Richard Willis, Harold Willis, Kenneth Joe Cozad, and James Cozad
Paternal grandmother: Eva Ahhaitty
Aunts: Neoma Svitak, Marie Moses, Ora Charcoal, May Cozad, Leora Grace Cozad, and Beverley Cozad

Wake: 7:00 p.m., Friday, January, 18, 2019
Red Buffalo Hall, Carnegie, Oklahoma
Funeral: 11:00 a.m., Saturday, january 19, 2019
Red Buffalo Hall, Carnegie, Oklahoma

Services under the direction of Ray & Martha's Funeral Home, Anadarko, Oklahoma.