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Shalynda Toney Obituary

Shalynda Monique Toney, our precious princess, went home to be with the King of Kings on Sunday, October 11, 2009, at 21 years of age. She was a senior at Hollins University, studying abroad in Rome, Italy. She was a faithful member at Inner Faith Fellowship Ministries where she served as a youth director, intercessor, and a member of the praise team. She was vibrant and beautiful, courageous and strong, and firm in her faith. She leaves to cherish her memory her parents, the Reverends Frank and Angela; her brothers, Justin and Christian; maternal grandmother, Mary E. Shelton; paternal grandfather, Frank Earl Toney Sr.; paternal grandmother, Lucille Toney Brown; her spiritual family, Inner Faith Fellowship Ministries; a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, relatives and friends; and six grateful recipients of her donated living organs. The family will receive friends from 3 to 6 p.m. on Sunday, October 18, 2009, at Inner Faith Fellowship Ministries, 18400 Virgil Goode Hwy., Rocky Mount. A memorial service will be held from 7 to 8 p.m. on Monday, October 19, 2009, at High Street Baptist Church, Roanoke. A Celebration of Life Service will be held 1 p.m. Tuesday, October 20, 2009, at The Galilean House of Worship, 5078 A.L. Philpott Hwy., Martinsville, with the family receiving friends 30 minutes prior to the service. The interment will be in Franklin Memorial Park. Condolences may be sent to www.Hamlar-Curtis.com.

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Published by Roanoke Times from Oct. 13 to Oct. 19, 2009.

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Carolyn Brown

October 22, 2009

Angela Toney & Family,
I am deeply saddened over the loss of your beautiful daughter. Your family will be in my thoughts and prayers. Take care and God Bless!

Herman & Shaunice Mason

October 22, 2009

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.

Dawn Owens

October 21, 2009

I am so very sorry to hear of your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers. God bless you all.

Kathy Sebolt

October 20, 2009

I will always remember Shalynda fondly and my thoughts and prayers are with your family.

Kim Martin

October 20, 2009

To The Toney Family,
My heart and prayers go out to you in this time of sadness; I am so very sorry for your loss. Take comfort in the memories you have and that Shalynda is in heaven with her Savior now. God bless you all.

Jac Nazario

October 20, 2009

Im so sorry to hear of your loss. As soon as I herd. I held your family up in pray. My thouhts and prayers will be with you and family for days to come...

Perry (Ace) Taylor

October 20, 2009

Your loss is our loss too! I send my deepest condolences to your family; I am praying that your family finds peace and comfort during this time. GOD Bless The Toney's

Kermit Harper & Family

October 20, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Shannon Pendergrass

October 20, 2009

My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.

Betty Taylor Shelton

October 20, 2009

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Carol Shelton Lambert

October 20, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Felicia Shelton Harper

October 20, 2009

You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Lora Shelton Spellman

October 20, 2009

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

Donna Shelton Boone

October 20, 2009

Please accept our deepest sympathies.

October 19, 2009

I WILL BE PRAYING FOR YOUR COMFORT AND STRENGTH DURING THIS TIME.SHALYNDA TOUCHED MANY MANY LIVES TO GOD BE THE GLORY.

CHARRYSE MONIQUE -SHELTON MCLEAN

October 19, 2009

Pastor Frank and First Lady Toney,
My heartfelt prayers are with you during this difficult time.
With Deepest Sympathy,
Sheryll Jeffries
Third Generation Ministries

October 19, 2009

Rev. Frank,Angela and Family,

Our hearts are heavy with the lost of
Shalynda. GOD will give you peace,comfort and His grace thru this heavy burden that is upon you. She was a beautiful ANGEL that will never be forgotten. We love you.
Nancy J. Pullen & Chelsea.

Wanda McNair and Family

October 19, 2009

To Mrs. Angela Toney and Family,

It seems not so long ago when you and I worked at Trigon BCBS. We would laugh and talk about the kids and life and growing up. I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. You and your family will always be in my prayers.

October 19, 2009

We have been praying for your continued strength and comfort.
Adrian and Denise Dowell

Tonya Caldwell

October 19, 2009

I am so sorry for your lost. GOD needed a beautiful voice in HEAVEN. Please take comfort in your memories. You will see her again one day. I deeply believe this.

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Miaisha Nunnally

October 19, 2009

To the family of Shalynda, I know you do not know me, but I was truly touched by this story. I am a senior in college from Roanoke VA, studying business just like your daughter. I am also 21 years old, I love the Lord, and most coincidental I am also studying abroad in Italy. I know that there is nothing I can say to ease your pain, but I want you to know that your daughter has just indirectly been blessed by your daughter. Her story shows me that I can no longer take like and my faith lightly. Any day can be your last.If anything, she has deepened my faith and I thank God for you and her. You are in my heart and prayers!!!

October 19, 2009

May TheLord bless and keep you in times like this. Ishall always remember your daughter and wife singing at church.Heaven can heal all broken hearts Love j.d &ruth walker.

Linda Cooper-Vaughn

October 19, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Robin Fowler

October 18, 2009

Angela and family,
You are in my heart and prayers thru this time of loss. I pray for the family and the healing process as it will be a slow one.

October 18, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. Although it is a celebration of a beautiful life that God shared with this world for just a little while, we pray that you will find comfort in knowing that HE only takes the absolute BEST!!!!

ALISHIA HAIRSTON

October 18, 2009

TO THE FAMILY I WANT TO EXPRESS MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY I DONT UNDERSTAND WHY GOD HAS CHOOSE SUCH A VIBRATE YOUNG SOUL TO TAKE BUT IVE LEARNED NOT TO QUESTION WHAT HE DOES GOD HAS A BETTER PLACE FOR HER AND YOU WILL SEE HER AGAIN. SHE IS THE EXAMPLE TO YOUNG PEOPLE OF TODAY , YOU CAN LIVE RIGHT AND FOLLOW CHRIST AND ITS OK. MR. AND MRS. TONEY YOU RAISED HER THE RIGHT THE WAY AND WERE THE EXAMPLE OF WHAT GREAT PARENTS SHOULD BE.IF SHE WERE HERE SHED THANK YOU FOR A JOB WELL DONE.

Sharion Dandridge-Harvin

October 18, 2009

Angela, I'm so sorry to hear of the loss of your daughter. You and your family are in my thougths and prayers.

Little River Missionary Baptist Church----Rev. Clinton L. Crump, Pastor----LaVern D. Beaver, Clerk

October 18, 2009

To the family of Sister Shalynda Monique Toney:

We, the Pastor, Associate Pastors, Officers, and Members of Little River Missionary Baptist Church, Floyd, VA would like to express our condolences to the family of Sister Shalynda Monique Toney.

May the grace and mercy of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, comfort and strengthen you during this time of bereavement.

Our thoughts and prayers of comfort, our hearts of love, and our hands reach out to the family and friends at this most difficult time.

October 17, 2009

TO the family and love ones we was so sorry to hear about the loss of your beautiful daughter.We are praying for you. Bishop Mac Daniel Preston

Trudy Gilbert

October 17, 2009

To the Toney

Sorry to hear of the lost of your dear loved one.

October 17, 2009

Dearest Toney Family,

Our daughter Melissa was truly blessed to have been able to meet your precious daughter Shalynda there in Rome. When Melissa called home and said, “Mom I met this really nice girl, and she’s a lot like me and we’re going to Church together” her father and I were so happy. Melissa shared with us when they went to church at the Pantheon, but it was all in Italian, so then they went to another Church. Your daughter loved the LORD so much that the two girls even went to a Bible Study there in Rome, that exact week of her passing. Our family would like to express our deepest condolences in the loss of your Shalynda. Our Church and Azusa Pacific University have been praying for you and your family. And I want you to know that Shalynda was on a prayer chain the minute we heard of the accident. But we believe Shalynda was chosen by GOD. Because of her death and the giving of her organs thousands will come to know about her faith and about the Precious Lord Jesus Christ we all love. Now the City of Rome and the families of those who received her organs, along with the Doctors and Police Officers, will be drawn to Shalynda’s GOD. We know the girls WILL see each other again and thank you so much for raising such a dear child. Melissa will remain in Italy as we know Shalynda would have wanted her to stay but without a doubt she will truly be missed. May the GOD of Jacob, Isaac, and Abraham, comfort you during this difficult time. Please know that we will continue to pray for your family and although we never go to meet you or Shalynda we love you and loved her.

Daniel & Vida Roybal (Melissa’s Parents)
Rocklin, CA

October 16, 2009

To The Toney & Shelton Family: We Are Praying That GOD and His Angels Surround you with Mercy of Comfort now and days to come for Healing Grace.
Bobby & Mary Stockton,and Family. Martinsville,Va.

Marrissa Preston Cameron

October 16, 2009

To the Toney & Shelton family,

Sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Praying that God will give you strength. God loves you.

Mona and Bernard Hairston, Jr. and Family

October 16, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of sorrow. May God Bless you all.

October 16, 2009

To The Toney & Shelton Family: There's no greater loss than the loss of a child. I know your pain all so well. It's been five years since I lost my son but I can tell you God and only God will get you through as I know you already know this. Your strength will come from him days, months and years down the road. Some will forget and go on with life but you hold something so much more precious in your heart. Memories and a bond that only a Mother's heart has for her child. May the Grace of God see you through. Minister Rita Joyce & Family

October 16, 2009

TONEY family, My mother Jeannine Clay, wanted me to send you her prayers. She is in Florida now but is aware of the pain you feel. No parent expects to bury thier children but they do. She understands, child birth pain can never compare the pain you feel of the death of a child you carried. We get upset when one tells you that "you lost a child".. Shaylnda is no way LOST,she will live on in spirit and thru the families that needed her for purpose. You will heal but you'll never forget and you shouldnt. She sends her love and wishes she could be here to celebrate the life of your child. I told her how beautiful she has become and a mirrow of her mother!! God Bless you as you heal. 915-2606- always a call away (kim)

October 16, 2009

Angie (tink-tink)as I send this to you and your family, I pray the tears that steam down my face at this time, will relieve and ease some of the hurt you feel today and ever more for your child. I was just viewing some pictures of you singing at my wedding and Ms Shaylnda sitting back watching her mom sing. I have no words to help you thru this but one-- GOD..I have questioned the amount of a load he has put on me and I made it, and so will you,, God will keep you in perfect peace... You will see her again,,,God Bless you and I love you !!!!

Tasha Price Webb

October 16, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Adrian Fulton

October 16, 2009

To the Toney Family, Earth has no sorrow that Heaven cannot heal.

Harriet Childress

October 16, 2009

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.

Julie Hayden

October 16, 2009

Angela,

Please accept my most heartfelt sympathies for your loss of Shalynda. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May the peace and grace of CHRIST sustain you, the comfort of the HOLY SPIRIT strengthen you, and the love of GOD OUR FATHER, enfold you in HIS arms and carry you now and in the days and months ahead.

October 16, 2009

To the Toney and Shelton family,

My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Just remember that God will be with you now and always. I pray for you strength and healing.
Zelda Preston Neal

Mandell Motley

October 16, 2009

Pastor & First Lady Toney, it is with heartfelt sympathy that Eunice and I share in your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers as, even in the midst of sorrow, you ponder the unequaled hope found in knowing Jesus...

Pastor & First Lady Mandell A. Motley
Grace Chapel Ministries
Bassett, Virginia

October 16, 2009

deacon jeff walker

October 16, 2009

I'm so sorry for your loss. Your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.

God Bless,

Lisa G.

Donna Clark

October 16, 2009

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Janice Grigsby

October 16, 2009

I didn't know this young lady, Giving is always a wonderful thing. She did so I have you all in prayer. She is an Angel. God Bless, A Silent Prayer Was Said, A-Men

Jessie and Toby Brown

October 16, 2009

Our hearts are saddened over the loss of your daughter Shalynda. May God be with you always and you will always be in our thoughts and prayers.

October 16, 2009

Words cannot express our sorrow for you. We know God knows best. Just want you to know that we love you and are praying for you. Yours in christian love Rev. Paul and Nancy Andrews and family

Jubal

October 16, 2009

To the Toney Family, may your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate Shalynda's life. Shalynda has reflected the attitude of a strong and outgoing Christian and brings a smile to my face just thinking about her. May God continue to overflow your cup with the good times He allowed your family to share with her.

Tammy Martin

October 15, 2009

To the Toney Family,I am so very sorry for your loss. I lost my 19 year old niece two years ago. One of the most comforting things that was said to me was "God needs young angels too" and a promise that I will see her again.I know your strong faith in God will guide you through this time. Tammy Martin

Monica and Shelia Campbell

October 15, 2009

To the Toney Family,

Our deepest sympathy is with you as you go through this difficult time. No parent should have to experience the loss of a child. May God be with you and guide you to find comfort in the support of your friends and family, and may you be uplifted by the memories of Shalynda.

Michael & Naylene Kirby

October 14, 2009

To the Toney Family,

May God continue to comfort you during this time of sadness. Remember the good things, I know Shalynda is singing sweet melodies in heaven with her warm smile and sweet spirit. We pray for healing and strength for your family.

Pastors Boyd & Camillie Bullock

October 14, 2009

Haven of Hope Covenant Church sends our deepest sympathy to you and your family. Your family are in our prayers.

Morgan

October 14, 2009

So very sorry for the pain you feel! We continue to lift you up for the comfort and peace of our Father! May His great love hold you close!

nicole Ramey

October 13, 2009

shy you will never be forgotten...your spirit will live on forever. you have touched the lives of so many people.Your life ended too soon but God had other plans for you!! I love you cuz....RIP

October 13, 2009

My prayers are with the Toney and Shelton family in your time of grief. I am very sorry for your lost ,just try to think of the good times you all had. Your Cousin (Mildred Dandridge Columbus Ohio )

Pastor Gary Bernard Scales

October 13, 2009

To The Toney Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of sorrow. My heart was sad when I heard about your daughters passing. She will be truly missed by all. If you need us please dont hesitate to reach us at The You Are Blessed Outreach Ministry Church 3604 Shennandoah Ave. Nw 540 293 2974

Ashleigh Jordan

October 13, 2009

To the Toney family my heart, thoughts and prayers goes out to yall in your time of loss. I went to william byrd with shylynda and she always had a smile on her face and was a great friend to me. Her memory will live on forever. Although gone she will never be forgotten as she touched so many lives and was a great friend! R.I.P Shylynda we will miss you!!

God Bless
Ashleigh Jordan

Steve, Bonnie, Jonathon, Jasmine Wade

October 13, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

October 13, 2009

To the Toney Family,
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family during this time. I remember how sweet a person your daughter was and I know that God is taking good care of her now. May his blessings continue to be with you all.

Ephriam, Rosilyn Bethel & Family

Kathy Witcher- Grant & Family

October 13, 2009

To the Toney Family,
We are sorry to hear about your daughter and our cousin,We are here,Our hearts goes out to you all.We love you all and God Bless you all.

ERICA

October 13, 2009

MY PRAYER ARE WITH YOU IN YOUR TIME OF LOST.. I KNOW ITS GOING TO BE HARD FOR YOU ALL BUT JUST KEEP YOUR HEADS UP AND GOD WILL SEE YOU THROUGH...

Sondra Stephens

October 13, 2009

I pray that God will provide you with comfort during this time. Look to Jesus for He will ease your pain.

God Bless,

Stephanie Chapman

October 13, 2009

To the Toney Family,
We extend to you our deepest condolences. Our prayer is that God would give you strength for the days ahead and a peace that passes all understanding. Heaven has gained a beautiful angel and she will be greatly missed.
The Chapman Family

Jessica Johnson

October 13, 2009

To the toney family, i am so sorry to hear about your lost. My heart goes out to the family. Ino that god will pull you guys through this rough time. And i am truly praying for your family. She was a real good friend to me. And i will miss her deeply.

October 13, 2009

To the Toney Family

We the Reach Out Apostolic Tabernacle family send our deepest sympathy to you and your family. Know that God is near and He will be your comfort. Your family are in our prayers.

Bishop Lorenzo and Sis. Lois Hall

October 13, 2009

Deepest sympathy
To the Rev.Toney family
We were sadden to hear the new of Shalynda, our hearts and prayers go out to you and your family. May God continue to give you the strength to go thru.
Sis: Roberta Carter & family

Brandi and Tyreik Hash

October 13, 2009

Frank,Angela,Justin and Christian

My heart goes out to each of you. Shai, was a sweet and loving young lady that will be missed dearly. Angela, you are my spiritual mother and not only have I lost my friend but I have lost my sister. U have been there for me when I needed you and I want to do the same. Words cant describe how I feel but I know that God makes no mistakes. There will be times when you just may need to cry and its ok..but I am a firm believer that someone will get SAVED from this situation. She just help someone else recieve Christ!! Cherish each memory that you have of her. I am here whenever you need me. I love YOU all so much!! Praying for Strength!!

Chassidy (Jordan) Young

October 13, 2009

To the Toney family, I am so sorry to hear about your loss. Shalynda was a great friend, i went to high school with at william byrd. She never depended on anyone to help her. She has a very special place in my heart. Her memories and laughter will live on forever.

Stephanie Beleznay

October 13, 2009

Angela, I am so sorry for your loss. Just remember, she will always be watching over you. I can't express my sympathy for you and your family. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Stephanie Beleznay

Amy Carter

October 13, 2009

To the Toney Family,

I extend my deepest sympathies to you as you face the days ahead. May you be able to find comfort and peace in this situation. I pray that God will strengthen you in this difficult time. Shalynda was a beautiful young lady with a big, big heart. I had the priviledge of working with her at Valley View Mall where her outgoing personality, contagious laughter, and a glowing smile. I haven't talked to her since my days at Valley View several years ago, but she crossed my mind often. I know she will be sadly missed.

Praying for you,

Bea Childress

October 13, 2009

To the Toney Family,
We send our deepest sympathy and all our love and prayers to you and your family.
Childress Family
Bea,Brent,Jessica

Brenda Powell

October 13, 2009

To the Toney Family,
My caring thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. As time and memory bring healing, may it also comfort you.

Chanda Toney-Smith

October 13, 2009

The pain that we feel in our heart over the loss of our loved one is great. However, we serve a powerful God and know that His plan is perfect. God picked a beautiful flower when he picked Shai and I know that she is doing her lap for Jesus. We love her deeply and hope to find comfort in the beautiful memories of her.

G Cousser

October 13, 2009

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

Bethany Wendell

October 13, 2009

Dear family,
I lost my 18 year old daughter almost a year ago, I know your pain. Just know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. Keep your memories of Shalynda close to your heart. God bless you all.

Nicole (France) Watkins

October 13, 2009

Angie,
Praying for you and your family during your time of sorrow.

October 13, 2009

Never sure of what or how to give appropriate words during a time like this but I can say, God is still awesome, so lean on Him. God does and can do what no other can.
With Deepest Sympathy,
Snow Creek Church Family,
Pastor Lewis& First Lady Naomi Walton

October 13, 2009

To the Toney Family,

I send my deepest condolences to you all and pray that you find comfort knowing that God is with you during this time.

Be blessed,
Eld. Pamela Dent

STACEY (GRAY) MARSH

October 13, 2009

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Reene Walker

October 13, 2009

To the Toney Family,

Love reveals
The hurt within
When loss has come
And life seems dim
God understands
And feels it too
His arms are there
For holding you
God will never
Ignore your pain
But longs for you
To hope again.

I pray that you
you will find comfort
under God's loving hand.

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