TTTon the block, Yeah this how we starting it! You ask her where she's been? She'd tell you in the sky, on a cloud. Tell her that someone is bothering you? She will let you know that she has shooters on the rooftop with Smith and Wesson 30 30s, and to not forget that she will sink their yatch and blows up their submarine for you, if she cared for you.  She was a warrior of love. Tonja was a brilliant woman, graduating Valedictorian in high School from Cape. Playing multiple sports from football with her brothers where they'd wake her up during all seasons Including winter telling her to "just stand there Nobody will touch you" To a High School All Star; playing basketball, volleyball, and track and field running a full 440 (400 meters). She also did journalism! In Tonjas spare time she enjoyed writing poetry about life and Jesus Christ. She dreamed of being heard. She wanted to make a School of self. Get her poetry recognized. She won first place with BB.King in a poetry contest about Lucille (his guitar). The saying be careful how you treat others because you might be entertaining Angels stood for Tonja. Tonja was the life of the party, and her laugh was contagious. She taught love expressed love and Defended it. To be loved by her is to know you are Protected!. She stood firm on defending your smile. Tonja (Randle) Stairs was born October 24th 1968,  in Cincinnati, Ohio to Marie Theresa (Foster) Randle. She was the 7th child born to her mother, hours after her birthday. That gave them a bond that Tonja carried for life. Her siblings Gary, Annette, Debbie, Lisa, Anthony, and Michael. Later in life Tonja married Aaron Stairs and had two children Sharane (Stairs) Laws (Julius) and Aaron Stairs Jr. (Lavon). Five grandchildren Lonzell, Kristiaan, Juliaan, Jabari, Zimari Laws, and many Nieces and Nephews, Cousins and Family. Tonja will be missed physically but will always be here Spiritually!

Friends are cordially invited to a visitation with the family from 2:00 pm until 3:00 pm, on  Saturday, November 22, 2025, at the Walker Funeral Home - Walnut Hills Chapel, 2625 Gilbert Avenue, Cincinnati  (45206).   The funeral service will immediately follow the visitation,  beginning at 3:00 pm. Friends and family will gather to share memories, find solace in one another's company, and honor the legacy she leaves behind.

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Walker Funeral Home and Crematory  is caring for the Jones-Rice family during this difficult time.  Please call 513.251.6200 or visit www.HerbWalker.com for additional information.