City of Oaks Funeral Home & Cremation
Obituary
Tonia Cavender
Henderson, North Carolina
Age 55.
Died 04/08/2025.
Born on February 26, 1970, to Edwin G. Moore Jr. and Nina Searcy Moore, Tonia was the cherished youngest child, lovingly dubbed the "perfect child" by her family. Growing up, she was a shy little girl, but as she blossomed into adulthood, her vibrant personality shone brightly. Tonia spent her early years in Tennessee and Chicago before returning to North Carolina at the age of 13, where she continued to create lasting memories with her family.
After graduating from Friendship Christian School, Tonia began her career at Golden Corral, where her outgoing nature and warm spirit made her a beloved waitress. She later found her true calling at NCJUA / NCIUA in 2001, where she worked her way up to Senior Underwriter and contributed to the Information Technology team. Tonia was not only respected by her colleagues but was also deeply loved by her team, who became like family to her.
Tonia was a devoted mother, wife, sister, daughter, aunt, friend, and beloved Mimi. She loved fiercely and unconditionally, known for her humor and her refreshing honesty. Tonia's greatest joy came from her family; she was a steadfast caregiver to her mother in her final days and was a constant support to her father. Even during her own struggles with illness, Tonia prioritized the well-being of her loved ones.
Her children were her pride and joy, and she embraced her role as their confidant, therapist, personal expert on everything, and friend. The arrival of her grandchildren brought her immeasurable happiness, and she was known for her generosity, always having "McDonald's money" at the ready. Tonia found true fulfillment in her marriage to Kelly, often expressing that her life was complete with him by her side.
Throughout her battle with cancer, Tonia exhibited remarkable bravery, dignity, and grace. Her unwavering faith in her Lord and Savior provided her with strength and comfort, and she faced her journey with the knowledge that a beautiful home awaited her beyond this life.
Tonia is preceded in death by her beloved niece, Deborah Sue Varney, her mother, Nina Searcy Moore, who shares the same date of passing and her father Edwin G. Moore jr. She is survived by her sister, Tammy Rothwell (Dan); her daughters, Kim Ramsey (Will) and Jessica Cavender; her son, Brandon Cavender; her husband, Kelly Cavender; her cherished grandchildren, Matthew Roberts, Bentlee Green, and Kinsley Ramsey; her niece, April Franks (Jay and their children, Brooklyn and Bentley); her nephew, Jon Daniel; and many others who considered her a second mother and friend.
A celebration of Tonia's life will be held on April 14, 2025, at 5:00 PM at the Moose Lodge, located at 191 Moose Loop Rd, Louisburg, NC 27549. Family and friends are invited to come share their favorite stories and memories of Tonia, honoring the beautiful legacy she leaves behind.
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City of Oaks Cremation and Funeral Home is a full-service funeral home in Raleigh, serving all of North Carolina and beyond. We provide an alternative to costly funeral homes and every day we help families in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill and all over North Carolina make simple, affordable funeral arrangements.
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Apples to Apples
Just like all other licensed funeral homes in North Carolina, City of Oaks Cremation, LLC is regulated by the NC Board of Funeral Service.
The same laws that apply to the big corporate funeral homes also apply to the modest independently owned firms like ours. All crematories in North Carolina, regardless of who owns them, are inspected annually by the state and must adhere to the same rules and laws.
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Our Funeral Home is located in Wake County NC; however, we provide our services to families throughout the entire State.
Unlike other funeral homes, we don't charge an additional mileage fee. Regardless of what county you live in, we can help your family with making simple, affordable funeral arrangements. From Asheville to Wilmington, we're proud to help families statewide.
Our Services
$1196.75
Nobody likes surprise costs added in at the last minute. We guarantee you will not find any hidden charges here. We include everything you need for a simple or direct cremation. Simple, affordable and reliable. We have not changed the cost of our direct cremation service since we opened City of Oaks in 2012.
$2875.66
We offer the option of choosing how you receive your loved ones remains. Selecting our Direct Cremation with Solidified Remains option is a beautiful way to transform cremated remains into 40-60 “stones” that you can hold.
$1917.84
City of Oaks Funeral Home and Cremation provides an affordable cremation option with onsite visitation. Nobody likes surprise costs added in at the last minute. We guarantee you will not find any hidden charges here. Simple, affordable and reliable.
$2497.50
An immediate burial has the same end result as a traditional burial; however, we have eliminated the extra (sometimes unnecessary) services prior to getting to the cemetery. Not everyone wants an open casket for viewing or a limousine for the family. Despite the term immediate, we can move as fast as you need or as slow as you like. This option simply allows you to save money by eliminating some of the fancy extras at the funeral home.
$6081.48
We offer the same traditional funeral services as the big corporately owned funeral homes in the area; however, we cost about half the amount. You might consider a traditional funeral service if your family is looking for an open casket visitation, a traditional church service or a funeral service in the funeral home's chapel. A traditional funeral service can be altered to fit the needs of your family.
$3033.75
This establishment is one of a select number of funeral homes who meet the criteria for providing green funeral service by the Green Burial Council; a tax-exempt, nonprofit organization working to encourage environmentally sustainability in the field of funeral service. Our Green options allow for a funeral to take place without the use of toxic and non-biodegradable materials/chemicals.
$2640.59
As an alternative to traditional cremation, City of Oaks Funeral Home also offers Aquamation. The Aquamation process, often referred to as alkaline hydrolysis, uses a solution of water and potassium hydroxide to facilitate natural decomposition.