Tonya Smith Obituary

A cashier and a native and resident of Baton Rouge, she died Friday, Aug. 14, 2009. She was 31. Visiting at Hall's Celebration Center, 9348 Scenic Highway, on Tuesday, Aug. 25, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Visiting at Gloryland Baptist Church on Wednesday, Aug. 26, from 9 a.m. until religious service at 11 a.m., conducted by the Rev. Rayford T. Iglehart. Interment in Southern Memorial Gardens. Survived by her mother, Sherry S. Boreaux; father, Arthur Lee Smith; stepfather, Rene'a Boreaux; son, Jaylen Smith; and three sisters, Ueisha Boreaux, of Baton Rouge, Javondakie Patrick, of Washington, D.C., and Tameka Warner, of Memphis, Tenn. She was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Shapreka Smith; and brother, Rene'a Travell Boreaux.

Published by The Advocate from Aug. 24 to Aug. 25, 2009.
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God bless this family in their time of loss. With deepest sympathy from Latrice Jones Winley your friend Mrs. Mable Jones daughter..."She will always be in my heart"...

LATRICE jONES/WINLEY

September 2, 2009

I remember when I was having a bad day and i went to mommy sherry and daddy rene'a house tonya was sitting on the sofa holder her son who was about 4 or 5 months. she looked at me and ask me what was wrong? i told her the story and she brigthen up my day. she encourage me to be strong. she told me yes you may be having a bad day today but tomorrow may be better. i will also remember that day and how she put a smile on my face. To her parents and her sister be strong for tomorrow may be better

lil bit

August 30, 2009

Sherry and family you all have my deepest sympathy at this time. Me and my family thoughts and prayers are with you all. Just remember you will see your children again. May God continue to be with you always and keep you strong.

Love always, Felicia R. formerly (Lisa Mackie).

August 29, 2009

To the Smiths Family,

I am a friend of Toya's, I would just like you all to know she is a child of God. No matter what she's been through just remember where she's came to. Meaning, there is a Place for all Gods children. I sit here today, remembering Toya in the kitchen cooking for about 10-15 people. I said to myself, not knowing she could cook. Do she know what she is doing in there. Before you knew it, she was finished and everyone was sitting down eating enjoying their meals. I said huh, the girl got skills. I will Miss her dearly. I know you are grieving now, I can only tell you to keep your heads up and remember all the Good Times she has had, especially being blessed with her son. May God Continue to lift your Family Up.
Mrs. D. Moore

August 25, 2009

GOD KNOWS

YOU HAVE MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY,
BUT IT REALLY DOES'NT HELP.
YOUR GRIEF GOES BEYOND
WHAT WORDS CAN EXPRESS.

THERE'S NOTHING ANYONE CAN SAY,
AND NOTHING ANYONE CAN DO,
TO HEAL YOUR BROKEN HEART, OR TAKE AWAY YOUR PAIN.

LET GOD TAKE YOU IN HIS ARMS AND COVER
YOU WITH HIS LOVE.
HE KNOWS IT WILL TAKE TIME FOR YOUR HEART TO HEAL, AND YOUR LOVED ONE HAS A PLACE THAT NO ONE CAN FILL.

IF THERE IS ANY COMFORT LET IN BE IN THIS, YOUR LOVED ONE IS WITH JESUS,

IN A HOME THAT'S FILLED WITH BLISS. THERE ARE NO TEARS IN HEAVEN, NO MORE HEARTACHE AND NO PAIN,

ONLY LOVE AND HAPPINESS FOR ALL ETERNITY. WE MUST GO ON LIVING AND DO THE BEST WE CAN, THEN WHEN JESUS CALLS OUR NAME WE WILL BE WITH THEM AGAIN.

YOUR FAMILY IS IN MY HEART

August 25, 2009

sherry , i'm so sorry for your loss. you all have my deepest sympathy. i'll be praying for you and your family to have strength during this time.

love
shirley grimes

August 25, 2009

To the Boreaux Family,
Renea and Sherry, you have my deepest sympathy. May GOD continue to hold and keep you. Just remember, "The will of God will never take you where the grace of God will not protect you."

Troye Poche

August 25, 2009

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that 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 just 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 all that 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 somebody 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)
©Copyright 1998-2009

Sandra Sterling-Augustus

August 24, 2009

MRS. SHERRY YOU AND MR. RENEE KEEP YOUR HEADS UP AND STAY STRONG, YOU NOW HAVE TWO BEAUTIFUL ANGELS FOLLOWING YOU EVERY WHERE YOU GO...LOVE YA LOTS MECO AND THE KIDS

August 24, 2009

MRS. SHERRY YOU AND MR. RENEE KEEP YOUR HEADS UP AND STAY STRONG, YOU NOW HAVE TWO BEAUTIFUL ANGELS FOLLOWING YOU EVERY WHERE YOU GO...LOVE YA LOTS MECO AND THE KIDS

ME'CO WILLIAMS

August 24, 2009

Dear Cousin Sherry and family, I am so sorry that you had to experience this. Just know that they are with God and he will take care of them until you all meet again. I know that this is a terrible tragedy but put it in God's hands because he is your comforter. You and Rena'e be strong and raise that precious lil boy that was left behind and know that Ne and Tonya are with you always and that is where they lie in your grandson. If you need me for anything let me know. You have my deepest sympathy. I will continue to keep you all in my prayers and hold on to God's unchanging hand. Love you guys, Kedra Winding June and Jawaan June, II.

Kedra June

August 24, 2009

Dear Cousin Sherry and family, I am so sorry that you had to experience this. Just know that they are with God and he will take care of them until you all meet again. I know that this is a terrible tragedy but put it in God's hands because he is your comforter. You and Rena'e be strong and raise that precious lil boy that was left behind and know that Ne and Tanya are with you always and that is where they lie in your grandson. If you need me for anything let me know. You have my deepest sympathy. I will continue to keep you all in my prayers and hold on to God's unchanging hand. Love you guys, Kedra Winding June and Jawaan June, II.

Kedra June

August 24, 2009

With the most deepest condolences. My heart goes out to this grieving family.

Tonya, go head and sleep now for god is with you and your baby.

Jennifer Cavalier

August 24, 2009

as days pass u by after the phone stop ringing and people stop droping by all ways rememeber that god is always there and his phone line is never busy. iam very sorry for your loss words cant express the way i feel right now. but me and tonya go way back we hung out a lot in middle school and always talk from time to time after that she will be miss and once again iam sorry she and her bother had to leave so soon may god keep the whole family.

danica williams

August 24, 2009

May God be with the family,friends,and love ones who lost TOnya but we must know that God loved Tonya the most.Tonya is greatly missed but will always be remember just remember all the good times we had with Tonya. God only let us borrow her and he had to come get his child. Love and prayers are coming from the world

August 24, 2009

To Renea & Sherry

Tonya has always held a special place in my heart. She was especially kind to and helped me as much as she could with my granddaughter Tanisha and she loved Tonya just as much as I did. I will miss her. My prayers to you and all of your family for the lost of both of your children.

Sandra Washington

August 24, 2009

To my cousin, Sherry so sorry for the loss. Tonya and Nae will be missed. Just writing this is hard. because not in a million years would this have crossed my mind. Just know that I will continue to pray that you somehow have peace.

Love your cousin
Stacey

Stacey Miller

August 24, 2009

god bless this family in their time of loss with deepest sympathy

August 24, 2009

Sherry, I can remember Tonia across the fence when we lived by each other in Scotlandville, and then I think about the love you had for your child. I wanted you to know that God shared the same kind of love for His child. Which he also lost, To be absent from the body is to be present with Lord. Earth has no sorrow that heaven cant heal. I will continue to pray for you and your family. It also reminds me a man in the bible named Job. When you read the story, it will give you a better understanding of the way it's supposed to go, but we can't handle that kind of pain, but the bible also says that if 2 or more pray together, He would be in the midst. So sorry Tonia and Rene take your rest, because if love could have kept you here....So be encouraged Sherry. I love you and I will see you soon.

SANDRA STERLING

August 24, 2009

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