Photo courtesy of Thornton Funeral Home, P.A. - Indian Head
Oct 10, 1956 - Feb 28, 2013
There is not a month that goes by without remembering your beautiful smile, unfailing loyalty. Our belly aching laughs, deep talks of figuring out the kinks of life through our shared tears and usually coming up with sensible answers. Pushing each other to higher heights. You are a phenomenal woman. Love you 4ever
Linda Phillips
February 28, 2025 | Washington, DC | Friend
I think of you every month.. I miss you dearly
Linda Phillips
February 29, 2020 | Washington, DC | Friend
Tonya's smile says it all- warm, welcoming and full of life. My her spirit continue to soar and her memories continue to bring peace and joy to those who loved her most. Best wishes to her immediate family and life long friends. Blessings to you all.
Amelia Gowdy
February 29, 2020 | Miami, FL | Acquaintance
My deepest condolences to the family of Tonya White. Lifting the family in prayer during your time of sorrow.
Lydia Hammond
March 20, 2013 | Bowie, MD
Tonya I hope you find peace in your journey to heaven. I'm thinking about all the years we spent together growing as children to become beautiful woman. There are so many things I would like to tell you, so I will in a special prayer. Until the day we meet up again, peace Tonya.
Veronica Bates
March 19, 2013 | Largo, MD
I have your picture now in my car. For some reason it serves as a comfort. I cannot remove it. It remains. I will always love you and what you stood for.... all joy, happiness, unity, groundedness and growth.
March 17, 2013
Once and OES sister, always an OES sister in my heart. May God continue to bless the family during your time of sorrow. Find comfort in knowing that you now have an angel above watching over you. In loving memory of Tonya who once served as my appointed "Adah," first point of the Eastern Star, Gethsemane Chapter No. 3, Order of the Eastern Star, PHA, District of Columbia.
PM Gladys V. Peters
March 16, 2013 | Washington, DC
Roberson-White Family
I am deeply saddened to hear of Tonya's passing.
I wish to express my sincere sympathy. As a neighbor,
classmate and friend I will always remember
her laugh and smile. Tonya was very particular
and often the voice of reason curbing our crazy
teenage plans. She was smart and witty. Had
wonderful taste in music and introduced us to The
Whispers. Tonya was a wonderful friend!
May God keep you and comfort you
during this...
Jacqueline Steele McCall
March 11, 2013 | Upper Marlboro, MD
To my dear Sister with all the Freckles, born one year and four days apart. We were raised and dressed like twins, we always knew what the other was thinking about, had the same interest, gifts and talents, we would show up at various events with the same colors and accessories. I will cherish all of the wonderful memories. Life will be very challenging without you, but I am at peace because I know you are in the presence of the LORD!! Rest In Peace
Selena Murphy
March 06, 2013 | Middletown, MD
White, Tonya Yuvonne (Age 56) of Washington, D.C.Peacefully on Thursday, February 28, 2013 at her home in Washington, D.C. Tonya Yuvonne White transitioned to eternal life.Tonya Yuvonne White was born on October 10, 1956 in Washington, DC. to Hiawatha and Selma Roberson. She is the eldest of two children.Tonya attended Prince George's County Public Schools and graduated from Crossland Senior High School in Camp Springs, MD in 1974.Tonya continued her education at Bowie State University where she received a Bachelor of Social Work degree in 1979 and attended Howard University where she received a Masters of Social Work degree in 1982. Tonya was the quintessential social worker embracing the values, ethics, and standards of the profession. She unselfishly helped others with her time, talent and resources always advocating for those most in need. Tonya put her education and life experiences to good use working for various health and human services agencies throughout the Washington Metropolitan area. As a gifted and compassionate practitioner she worked with clients from newborns to senior citizens. She worked for the Child and Family Services Agency in Washington, DC for over 26 years holding various positions including her last assignment as supervisor of the In-Home and Permancy Administration. Tonya met her husband, Andrew White on April 2, 2001 and on May 23, 2003, they married. Tonya and Andrew enjoyed leisure activities and travel. Tonya particularly enjoyed relaxing on the sandy beaches and turquoise waters of the Caribbean.Tonya was very creative and her abilities were expressed through her sewing, jewelry making, nail designs, and floral arrangements. She was also an entrepreneur who has owned a retail store, travel business, provided nail services, real estate investor and obtained her real estate license in 2012. Tonya's early religious instruction was in the Presbyterian and Baptist church. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Fairmont Heights and served as a Trustee and a member of the Flower Club. She was devoted to her family and friends. Tonya was preceded in death by her father, the late Hiawatha Roberson; grandparents Letha and Harvey Green and niece Michelle Murphy.Tonya leaves to cherish her memories: her husband, Andrew White; step-children Alan White and Amber White; mother, Selma Roberson-Lacewell; step-father, Ernest Lacewell; sister, Selena Murphy; brother-in-law, Michael Murphy, Sr.; nephew, Michael Murphy, Jr; in-laws George and Eleanor White; and a host of relatives and friends who loved and will miss her dearly.Viewing, 10am until time of Service, 11am on Friday, March 8, 2013 at the First Baptist Church of Fairmount Heights, Maryland Inc., 806 58th Avenue, Fairmount Heights, Maryland 20743. Interment, Gate of Heaven Cemetery, 13801 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring, Maryland 20906.
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