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LaToya Nassy Obituary
Nassy
December 3, 1982-
October 28 2017
Columbus, GA- Miss LaToya Taranji Nassy passed away peacefully Friday at the age of 34 at Columbus Hospice.
The beloved daughter of Mr. Michael Edgar Nassy and Mrs. Barbara King of Columbus, LaToya was a Columbus native who was a 2002 graduate of Kendrick High School. She also attended Columbus Technical College. LaToya was a member of Mt. Tabor Baptist Church, and was employed as a manager at Papa John's. She was preceded in death by her grandfathers, Johnny King, Sr and Edgar Nassy; and an Uncle Glenn King.
Survivors, other than her parents, include: a very loving and devoted son, JaiQuan Terrell Upshaw; a brother, DeAndrea King; her grandmothers, Pearlena King and Doreen Nassy; aunts and uncles, Johnny King, Jr., Joseph Nassy, Drexyl Sampson, Arlene Adams, Tracy Boynton, Connie Oestricher, and Wendy Prescott ; the father of her son, Anthony Upshaw; a host of cousins, other relatives and friends.
The Homegoing Celebration for Miss Nassy will be held Saturday, November 4, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. at Mt. Tabor Baptist Church with Pastor Ken Jelks officiating. Interment at Evergreen Memorial Park. Visitation is Friday, 3 til 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Condolences may be expressed at progressivefuneralhome.com. Progressive Funeral Home,Inc.
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Rusty James, PT
November 7, 2017
I am so sorry, I enjoyed talkng to her that one day when I evaluated her. I know she has a new body today and is enjoying her reward.
Deborah Hall Sparks
November 6, 2017
So sorry for your loss
Wanda Milledge-Preston
November 4, 2017
Dearest Michael,
My condolences go out to you and all your love ones during this time of losing your daughter. My prayers are with you, I know that God has all matters under control. Today God is lifting you up, keeping you close and loving you more. To be absent from this world joining the Almighty Heavenly Father is a blessing. It's alright to let go and let God, my family and I are praying for you all.
God Bless & Thank You,
Wanda
Cristina Comer
November 4, 2017
A loving and devoted mother who raised a beautiful and talented son, her generosity was unmatched when it came to supporting her son's education. We will all miss you so much. You are loved and remembered.
James Moore
November 3, 2017
We are going to miss our cousin much. She was a kind and loving person to all who knew her. Rest on my sweet cousin. Sending condolences to the family.
Love the Moore family
November 3, 2017
Sending condolences to the family. I grew up with this young lady she was truly a loving kind and beautiful soul. May God bless you rest in peace Latoya.
November 3, 2017
My dear and sweet cousin, you will be missed.
your cousin, Erma J Stewart
Dollie Crayton Jones & Family
November 3, 2017
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Willene bailey
November 3, 2017
Rest in peace and in Heaven Sweet Angel. God bless you and your LOVING FAMILY. PRAYERS CONTINUED
Kristi Kauffman
November 3, 2017
Had a funny way of starting out our friendship in 7th grade. We had great times going to the movies and hanging out at the bowling alley. Miss you so very much. God gained another angel love you always and never forgotten
Willene. Terry bailey
November 3, 2017
Barbara and family I am so sorry for the loss of your Beautiful Daughter. My sincere codolences for you and your family. Prayers continued. May God bless you and may she rest peacefully in Heaven. Willene and Larry Jr.
Lavern Jemison
November 2, 2017
My dear cousin, I am sorry for your loss of Latoya, But God!!! She is with God and please just keep him close.
Love Lavern and Family
Lavern Jemison
November 2, 2017
My dear cousin, I am sorry for your lost, but God!!!! LaToya is with God. Please continue to keep God close.
Love Lavern and Family
Tameika Davis
November 2, 2017
Hate to see you are gone, 30 years of friendship. My condolences are to the family. Ima miss you my friend. Love you forever and always
Rachel Tynes
November 2, 2017
I'm sending all my prayers to Ms.Barbra, Ms.Pealin, Jonny and DeAndes King. May God watch over the King Family at their time of need I love you all.
Minnie Smith
November 2, 2017
Dear Barbara and Family,
I was so sorry to hear about your beautiful
daughter. May God's Angels keep watch over you always!
God Bless, Love
Minnie and Don Smith (Bay-Bay)
Montgomery, AL
Linda Williams
November 2, 2017
We the members of Riverview Baptist Church are so sad by your loss, We Pray to God for a healing for you and your family, If there anything we could do for you. We are a phone call always from you Love you
Casey Hults
November 2, 2017
my dear sweet friend i will miss you always rest in peace bestie, i love u!!
Holly Ramming
November 2, 2017
God gained a GREAT angel this day. Your were a superb friend. I will forever cherish our middle school memories and all the memories we shared. And I thank god i got the chance to be your friend. May god be with your family and friends through this all! Gone but NOT forgotten!!! May you rest peacefully in the heavens above! I will love and miss you always!
Joann Campbell-Singh
November 2, 2017
Rest in Heaven sweet young Lady ❤
Yolanda Williams-Archibald
November 2, 2017
I'm sending prayers up for the family.May God rest her soul.R.I.P LaToya!
HENRIETTA CAMPBELL
November 2, 2017
TO THE KING FAMILY SO SORRY FOR THE LOST OF LATOYA....GOD BLESS THIS FAMILY AT THIS TIME OF YOU OF YOUR LOVE ONE AND ALWAYS.
WENNIE, HENRIETTA CAMPBELL
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