Latonya Wooten

Latonya A. Wooten, 59, of Beckley, WV (formally of Detroit, MI), passed away November 7, 2024. 

LaTonya Antoinette Wooten was born to Vernard Wooten Sr. and Shirley Wooten on November 16, 1964 in Beckley, WV.

LaTonya was a Born -Again Christian.

She was educated in Raleigh County School System. LaTonya continued her studies after high school, graduating from Beckley College and Concord University. After receiving her college degree, she moved to Wayne, MI.

LaTonya was employed as a schoolteacher at Beard Elementary, (that is now Roberto Clemente' Elementary) in Southwest Detroit. Later on, LaTonya earned her master's degree from the University of Michigan.

LaTonya served as a teacher and worked for over 25 years in the Detroit Public Schools. Upon her retirement, LaTonya moved back to ALMOST HEAVEN, WEST VIRGINIA.

LaTonya was so loved by her family and church family, Greater Mt. Everett Church of God in Ferndale, Michigan, Faith Temple of Deliverance, Beckley, WV and Triumphant Pentecostal Church, Mount Airy, NC.

LaTonya was busy spreading her love from MI, WV and NC. LaTonya was one who was always willing to show the love of Jesus Christ. She would often feel the Spirit of the Lord in her sanctified feet and dancing for the Lord was no problem!

When it came to her family and friends, LaTonya always had a genuine outpouring of love, her nickname was "Mother Theresa". LaTonya will be truly missed; we know she has moved to a better home in glory.

LaTonya is survived by her brother, Keith and wife Vickie; Godmother Rose Fisher; sister/cousin, Andrea Morgan; nephew, Khallid and children; nieces, Somer and children, Maria and children (Emmanuel and Eden); Goddaughter, Jennifer Litwalk and children, loyal friend, Alicia Keaton; best friend, Candice Pankey; long-time friend, Gloria Allen; aunts and uncles, also a large host of cousins and Godchildren.

LaTonya's Life Saying: "Fully Rely On God" - F.R.O.G.

Funeral service will be 12:00PM Saturday, November 16, 2024 at Faith Temple of Deliverance 119 Deegans St. Beckley. Burial will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Prosperity.

Email condolences to ritchiejohnsonfuneralparlor@gmail.com.

Final arrangements entrusted to Ritchie & Johnson Funeral Parlor, Beckley, WV.