Tonya D. Hill

On Friday, July 21, 2007, Tonya Darshell Hill, departed this life for her promised home in glory. Tonya, was born to Sheila Hill on May 11, 1979, as the second child of a set of identical twins. Throughout her life she shared a twin bond with her sister Tarsha that no one was ever able to break. Early in her life Charles Stevenson joined in sharing parenting them and became Tonya and Tarsha's dad. As a young child Tonya was loved by all who met and knew her. She had a smile that was genuine, and she was always the Peace Maker in difficult situations. Tonya was a lifetime member of the body of Christ, having been born and baptized in Gillis Memorial C.C. Church. She later left to join the United Methodist Church when her dad became a pastor. She was a member of both Mt. Olivet U.M. Church and Arlington-Lewin U.M. Church, but was overjoyed when she had the opportunity to return to Gillis Memorial C.C. Church where she could again be united with her adopted aunts, family and the people she loved so much. Tonya was also excited about her new pastor, Rev. Darryl Gould. Tonya was a product of the Baltimore County Public School System and along with her sister was a member of the All County Chorus. She graduated from Milford Mill Academy where she was a member of the National Honor Society, and where upon graduation she received The Presidential Award for her community service. After attending Coppin State College for a while, Tonya decided that she wanted to work in child care and was employed by LifeBridge Health and Fitness Center in the Kid Zone as a Child Care Provider. She worked at Lifebridge for 16 years until her health no longer allowed her to. She was deeply loved by her coworkers, the parents and children that she served. The children, some too small to say her name affectionately called her "TaTa". When she became ill, her friend and coworker JoAnn Miller became a prayer and nutrition partner with Tonya always encouraging her. This affection for children included her three young children, but also included her niece and nephews that she had assisted with raising, and the many young people that she provided child care for even after working all day with children. During her illness, Tonya decided that she wanted to help other patients, just s the doctors, nurses and staff at medical facilities had helped her, so in 2017 she enrolled in the University of Phoenix, majoring in Healthcare Administration. She also wanted to share the love that she felt from her sister who never left her side, spending almost every night that she was in the hospital with her. To thank her Aunt Shanta and uncle John for the endless hours that they spent with her during her many treatments and appointments and her cousins Shakeya Rouse and Ida King for staying when Tarsha couldn't. Even until the end Tonya held on to the promise of God. She never lost her Faith, her Trust in God, or her Praise for God. She leaves to cherish her memory; her three children Valerie King, Devonte Hill-Stevenson, and Malia Hill-Stevenson, her mother, Sheila Hill, her dad, Rev. Charles Stevenson, her sister Tarsha Hill, brother Charles Hill, her niece Kiara and her nephews Jordan and Justin, her godson Mason Green. Also, her aunts, Darlene Hill, Shanta Grimes (John), uncles Melvin Hill, Warren Hill (Marcia), Marvin Hill, and Vernon Hill (Aretha). Her Godmother, Celestine Knight, Her adopted brother, Randy Roberts, and her adopted sister, Toni Alston. A devoted friend Dontae Stevenson, a host of a adopted family, nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Rev. Vernon and Rosetta Hill, and godfathers Nathaniel Lee Hawkins, and Robert Taylor.

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Tonya D. Hill

May 11, 1979 - July 21, 2017