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LaTonia Watson Obituary
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WATSON, Mrs. LaTonia Lynn McKinney age 39, a lifelong resident of Dayton, was called home Wednesday, February 20, 2008 at Hospice of Dayton. Preceded in death by her father, Printus Forward; brother, Stefon; grandmother, Corene Forward. LaTonia leaves to cherish her memories a loving son, Lynntonio and loving daughter, KaTonya; devoted mother, Gloria Frazier McKinney; dad, Henry McKinney; brother, Henry III (Angelina) Mckinney; sister, Yvette McKinney; also brothers, Printus and Robert Forward, Victor Hale; also sisters, Tiffiney Harris & Printessa Wilson-Labasan of California; grandmothers, Savannah Frazier & Edith Mitchell; five precious grandchildren that she adored, Jaden, Jay'von, Antonio, Maliek & Juelz; special nephew, Michael Mays; lifelong friends, Henry Watson & Bianca Ramey; a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, God sisters and brothers, great nephew and friends. Funeral service will be held 1 pm Wednesday, February 27, 2008 at the HOUSE OF WHEAT Funeral Home, Inc., 2107 North Gettysburg Avenue. Bishop John Mathews officiating. Interment West Memory Gardens. Visitation 8:30 am Wednesday at the funeral home until the time of service. Family will receive friends one hour prior to service. Online condolences may be expressed at [email protected]
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Memories and Condolences
for LaTonia Watson
Anita
February 20, 2026
So much time has passed and I still miss you so much sis! Forever grateful for your love and support.
Hugs and kisses
Nay
Anita
February 20, 2024
I miss my sister so much! She´s forever loved. Rest in Heaven my dear.
Nay
Anita
February 20, 2023
Always on my mind! I miss and love my sis.
Nay
Anita Calahan
February 20, 2021
I miss you so much! The definition of a friend. In loving memory of my sister.
Love Nay
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Anita Calahan
February 20, 2020
I so so sooo miss my sister from another mister! I think and dream about here often. Tonia was a one of a kind friend and I will forever LOVE my girl! No one person can have such an affect on so many if not a child of God. Praying she is watching and waiting until we meet again.
~Love you and our memories Latonia Lynn Watson from Nay and hugs
Daphne H
March 1, 2008
I truly apologize to you because I said I was coming to visit and did not make it and my feelings are hurt even more to hear the news of Ton's passing and missing the funeral. Time is so precious and she was too. My prayers to you all.
SeVetta Gullatte
March 1, 2008
Aunt Ton, This is SeVetta, your god-daughter, I miss you very much and I am sorry I didnt't get to to see you but I LOVE YOU and rest in peace. Love SeVetta and family.
Kathy Nobles
February 28, 2008
To Mrs. Gloria F. McKinney I would like to say first and foremost that there is no greater gift from God than the joy of a child so I would like to thank God for giving you such a beautiful Angel. I first met Tonia when I moved on Swinger in 1993 and she welcomed me into the neighborhood and instanly we connected. Although we lost contact with each other, but when we would see each other it was like we never lost touch of each others friendship talking about the good old days and fun we had on Swinger. I can remember how we would call each other back and forth when Jerry Spinger would come on and when I was pregnant with my son she asked if she could be his Godmother. When I went into labor she helped me through my contractions over the phone. When he was born she gave him the name Man-Man decorated his room for me I could'nt have asked for a better Godmother or friend. I must say Tonia was a very T-Terrific, O-Outstanding, N-Nice, I-Intellegent, A-Awsome true, gifted, spirited, loving, well-dressed, fun, caring, devoted daughter, sister, mother, grandmother and friend. I lost my daughter Britney Curtiss on Feb. 20, 2006 whom Tonia adored very much, so I do feel the pain that you are going through remember you are not alone you will always and forever be in my prayers. To Lynntonio and KaTonya (Nanny) remember all the good times and motherly love that came from your angel look out for each other you know she would'nt want or have it no other way, let nothing change keep on doing the things that she would want you all to do take one day at a time for she is longer in pain she is in a better place remember you all to will always be in my thoughts and prayers forever. So I'll end this with a special thought. IF TEARS COULD BUILD A STAIRWAY, AND MEMORIES A LANE, I'D WALK RIGHT UP TO HEAVEN AND BRING THEM HOME AGAIN. With all my love.
ANTOINEA (ANNETTE) WOLFE
February 28, 2008
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Michelle Simmons
February 27, 2008
Blessed are those who mourn, for
they will be comforted.
Matt 5:4 nsrv
my sunday's will never be the same i will truly miss you and all that we shared, may god bless the entire family.
Cheri Flucas
February 27, 2008
To Gloria McKinney and Family. You have my condolence in the loss of your daughter. I cannot express in words what you are going through, so I will offer my prayers that God will give you strength in your time of sorrow.
Your Friend Always,
Cheri Flucas
Teri Hazley-Wilkinson
February 27, 2008
To the McKinney Family:
I am so very sorry for your loss, I will continue to pray for you during this difficult time.
Mrs. Jennifer Morrow
February 26, 2008
This is to Mama Gloria, Vet, and the entire McKinney family. God has a special place for his angels. And yet he has called another home. I hope you find it in your heart to know that your angel is perfect in every way now. No more pain, no more suffering. She is with her king, as we know her, well dressed, beautifully made up face, hair in tact. Our Angel-Diva in every way. The lord says, "we cry at births, but we rejoice in death, for our suffering is no more." Mama Gloria, you were with her every step of the way, GOD BLESS YOU.
Ton, I always admired you. You were and still are beautiful. Although we got to know each other over nails, it was always a pleasure to be in your presence. I will miss you. My sincerest condolences to the family. May you have peace.
REMEMBER
Remember me when I am gone away,
Gone far away into the silent land;
When you can no more hold me by the hand,
Nor I half turn to go yet turning stay.
Remember me when no more day by day
You tell me of our future that you plann'd:
Only remember me; you understand
It will be late to counsel then or pray.
Yet if you should forget me for a while
And afterwards remember, do not grieve:
For if the darkness and corruption leave
A vestige of the thoughts that once I had,
Better by far you should forget and smile
Than that you should remember and be sad.
By Christina Rossetti
The Poetry Foundation
Charles Powell
February 26, 2008
I know it been a long time since we seen one another. I really regret that when I was in town that I didn't make an effort to see you. I will miss you.
Anita Calahan
February 26, 2008
You Are My Friend---
Until we meet again... you are my friend.
Days, weeks, months, go by...you are my friend.
Trials, tribulations, all God's works, being your friend and losing you for now, Wow does it hurt.
Only temporarily will we be apart, and although you are gone Latonia you are embedded in my heart.
This process hurts oh so truly, but I know and have faith you have taken on other duties.
So for now I will only say see you later, knowing you are doing righteous labor.
I Love You forever and always your God Sister!
Nay (Anita)
opie"612-232-1136" THE BURROWS FAMILY
February 26, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
KIM LARK-HARRIS
February 26, 2008
To VET, I did't know your sister, but I knew you. And to know, like, love or care for someone, is to feel the pain or grief in which they feel. I can relate to what you and your family are going through right now, because I just went through the exact same thing a few months ago, and one thing is for sure, she is in a much better place now with no more pain and suffering. Sometimes we just have to trust GOD because he doesn't make mistakes. I want you to know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
tracie s
February 26, 2008
Tiffiany take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Nicole Pentheny
February 26, 2008
I only met your Mother once, but thru our mutual friend Michelle Simmons I felt like I've known her much longer. It's hard to say goodbye to such a powerful force but the goodnews is we will see her again one day in due season, I will constantly keep this family on my prayer list. Please always honor the legacy she's left so that she won't seem so far away.
Stephany Scott
February 26, 2008
To Family and Friends may God comfort you thru this trying time. My prayers are with you.
Sincerely, Stephany
Lavenna Simms
February 26, 2008
To the Mckinney family my prayers are with you all at this time. We have always been family. Ton will be greatly miss by family friends and love ones.I will always keep her in my thoughts and prayers as well as the kids.And the family.
Lavenna Simms
February 26, 2008
To the Mckinney family my prayers are with you all at this time. We have always been family. Ton will be greatly miss by family friends and love ones.I will always keep her in my thoughts and prayers as well as the kids.And the family.
MARKITA OGLESBY
February 26, 2008
MAY GOD BLESS THE McKINNEY FAMILY AT THIS TIME. I GREW UP IN TOWNVIEW WITH THE FAMILY.YOU WILL ALWAYS BE IN OUR PRAYERS.
Anita Calahan
February 26, 2008
You Are My Friend---
Until we meet again... you are my friend.
Days, weeks, months, go by...you are my friend.
Trials, tribulations, all God's works, being your friend and losing you for now, Wow does it hurt.
Only temporarily will we be apart, and although you are gone Latonia you are embedded in my heart.
This process hurts oh so truly, but I know and have faith you have taken on other duties.
So for now I will only say see you later, knowing you are doing righteous labor.
I Love You forever and always your God Sister and "friend to the end"...
Nay (Anita)
MARKITA OGLESBY
February 26, 2008
MAY GOD BE WITH THE McKINNEY FAMILY I GREW UP WITH THE McKINNEY'S IN TOWNVIEW.YOU HAVE MY SYMPATHY MAY GOD BLESS YOU ALL. THE OGLESBY FAMILY.
Daphney Brown
February 26, 2008
LaTonia, my memories of you will last for eternity. When I sat with you at Hospice, I was comfortable being with you. Your laughter and your smiles uplifted me. I couldn't imagine what you were going through. I remember your face after I did my poetry for you, it was amazing. I can't believe you are gone. You are one special young woman that I will never forget. I love God so much for bringing you back into my life before you left for good. I thank you for the courrage that you showed during this very rough time in your life. You were indeed a brave young woman. To the family and friends It's gonna be alright. Ton is in a better place now, since she's with God.
KRISTA RAMEY-BRADLEY
February 26, 2008
MY DIVA FRIEND I LOVED HER SO. SHE WAS A LONG TIME SISTER TO ME. A STONG WOMAN, MOM AND LOVING GRANDMOTHER. I WILL MISS YOU "TON" THE TIMES WE HAD GROWING UP ON WHALEY.
IT WAS NOT TO LONG AGO MS. MICKENNY WAS CALLING OUT THE DOOR FOR YOU, SUGAR BOO AND VET TO COME IN. I WILL MISS MY LONG TIME FRIEND. I PRAY THAT THE FAMILY WILL KEEP THEIR EYES ON THE LORD THROUGH THIS TRYING TIME. BECAUSE THROUGH CHRIST ALL THINGS ARE POSSIBLE.
Brittany Oglesby & Lauren Kendrick
February 26, 2008
Auntie Tonia,
Our hearts are deeply sadden by the lost of you and although we didn't want you to go, God needed you more.....for he doesn't make mistakes. We know that you are resting in God's loving arms and we will miss you very much. And there's one thing for sure, we know that one day we will see you again. So we won't say goodbye.....we'll say see you in the morning.
We love you.
In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you.
And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself that where I am, there ye may be also. John 14:2-3
Your Nieces
Ozelia, Wortham
February 26, 2008
There are No words that can express how we feel at this time. Some feelings of joy, because “T” will no longer be in pain and some feelings of anger, because God called his angel home, way too soon! However, you do have memories, pictures, a little of “ T” in each of you, and the Love that “T “ had for each one of you to hold on to. Continue to trust and depend on God during this time.
carmen Oglesby
February 26, 2008
To Momma Gloria, Vet, Tonio, Katonia and Henry. It deeply saddens me to lose my God sister, Tonia. But i know she is in heaven in her new body, pain free, watching over us and saying these words to us:
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say.....
but first of all, to let you know I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here, I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you...in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you what God has planned.
But if i were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er. I'm closer to you now, than i ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb; but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night..."My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented...that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet sombody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go...from that body to be free, remember you're not going....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
Sherrie McKinney-Smith
February 26, 2008
Love You cuz!
Mildred Smith Jackson
February 26, 2008
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
Akosha Robertson
February 26, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
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