Tonia Michelle Dill
September 30, 1968 - June 20, 2010
The second of three children, Tonia Michelle Dill was born on September 30, 1968 to the proud parents, Carla Ann Davis Dill and Donald Michael Dill. She was called home to Glory after a life-long struggle with illnesses related to Sickle Cell Disease on June 20, 2010.
As a youth, Tonia attended Encanto Elementary School before transferring to Monterey Heights Elementary School to finish the sixth grade. Tonia spent one year at Keeler Middle School before joining her brother at O'Farrell Junior High School. She would later attend Mt. Miguel High School in Spring Valley, CA. In her formative years, Tonia had shown great interest and promise in dance and poetry. She became very involved in school activities early on, and was a member of her high school multi-cultural club until she encountered what would come to be one of many health-related setbacks. Tonia would miss most of her sophomore year in high school, but would persevere to receive her diploma and graduate with the class of 1987.
Tonia received Christ as a youth, and would be baptized at Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church. In 1995, Tonia would join in fellowship and was a member of the choir at Manna Church of God in Christ, under the Pastor Gerald Miller. Tonia's compassion and generosity were widely felt during her years of affiliation with the church. There, she developed eternal friendships and an intense passion for serving others. Tonia's home and heart were always open to family and friends alike. Many a friend would find rest and comfort by her generosity - at a time their greatest need.
Tonia was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Daniel and Pauline Dill; and her maternal grandparents, Carl and Juanita Davis. Tonia is survived by her parents, Donald and Carla Dill; her brother Tony Dill; sister Tammy Dill Moore; sister-in-law Beverly Dill; brother-in-law Ahmed Moore; nieces Jasmine McDavid, Janee Moore, Kylah Dill, and Tiana McDavid; nephews Michael Moore, and Darius McDavid; uncles Dale Davis, Lee Davis, and Carl D. Davis; aunts Marlene Davis, Rosaline Davis, Joy Davis, and Lauren Davis; and a host of loving family and friends.
Funeral Service
A funeral service and burial is planned for:
June 28, 2010, at 10am
New Creation Church
3115 Altadena Avenue
San Diego, CA 92105-3604
Cards of condolences can be mailed to:
PO Box 212934
Chula Vista, CA 91921
The family request that in lieu of flowers all donations be made to:
Tonia Dill Memorial Fund
c/o Bank of America
PO Box 212934
Chula Vista, CA 91921
or
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