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TOYA WATTS Obituary


TOYA LYNN WATTS (age 48)  
Received a once in a lifetime opportunity to meet her maker on Sunday, August 24, 2014. She is survived by her parents Donald and Deborah; siblings Daron, Brandon and Ray; sister-in-law Monique; nieces, Alexis, Kendall and Mallory; and a host of other relatives and friends. She moved to Washington, DC after spending her childhood in Chicago and St. Louis in 1983 to attend Howard University. Services will be held at Andrew Rankin Chapel, Howard University Campus on Saturday, August 30 at 11 a.m. Delta Sigma Theta will conduct an Omega Omega Service at 10:30 a.m.

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Published by The Washington Post on Aug. 29, 2014.

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Nichell Williams

August 23, 2024

May your spirit live forever. Amen

dr. koura gibson

August 23, 2020

Toya...your smile....your laughter...your light...never forgotten. RIP

Valca Valentine

March 26, 2018

thinking of beautiful toya today and among family, friends and black girl magic...her love of prince. i wonder if they've connected yet. i can just hear her laughing, throwing back her head, brightening the space with her energetic smile. prince, toya, take care of one another. miss you t.

WILMA MCFADDEN

September 12, 2014

You are truly missed, I keep thinking about the good times we shared together and how we use to look out for each other and how we had so many things in common. You are my girl-friend forever, in my heart. I love you Toya!

Lisa Peoples

September 5, 2014

I will always cherish your extremely positive energy! Thanks for your kindness and friendship. Blessing and love to the family.

Karen Parker

August 31, 2014

You are a light in my heart, Toya. Thank you for being my big sister.

Teri Blount

August 31, 2014

To the Watts Family:

I am truly sorry to hear about your loss...Toya was an amazing and beautiful woman...We shared many wonderful times laughing together during our Howard University days & beyond...She always had a smile on her face no matter what...She will truly be missed by all who knew her...She touched us all in different ways, & will forever be remembered as an inspiration...Heaven now has another beautiful Angel...Love you much Ms. Toya, rest now my friend...

Jennifer Brooks

August 31, 2014

Extending My deepest condolences to the family and friends of Toya Watts. Your positive energy and animation will be missed.....rest in peace sweet lady:-)

Sophia Nelson

August 30, 2014

To the family of Toya,I am so sorry for your loss. I loved this sister's light. I want to be at the memorial but was away when I found out. Heartbroken. So very sorry.

Dr. Koura Gibson

August 30, 2014

Toya, the ancestors are rejoicing your arrival...I am so glad to have known you and your radiance...Keep shining up there!

Catia D'Imperio

August 30, 2014

I am truly at a loss for words. I met her only a few times but her spirit was bright and was a beautiful person in and out. I extend my deepest sympathy to the Watts family. May you rest in peace. You will have to take care of your brother, Daron, from above. It was an honor to know you but the fight is over and there is no more pain. Just peace. You are home. God bless those left behind as I pray they find peace in your loss, but all will be reunited when the time is right.

August 30, 2014

Will truly miss your smile and wonderful spirit!!

Laura Wells

August 29, 2014

Rest well beautiful lady. My deepest condolences to Toya's family and friends. From a former PSH classmate blessed by Toya's spirit.

August 29, 2014

May God give you the strength needed at this difficult time.

August 29, 2014

My sincere condolences in the passing of Toya. I only met her a couple of years ago, but she had a beautiful spirit that touched me immediately. Talented, creative, and filled with boundless energy and warmth. She will be greatly missed.

Peace and blessings,
Bobette Bland Banks, DST

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