Latonja Veronica Dent

La Tonja Veronica Dent was the beloved daughter of Perry and Hattie Mae Taylor 09 born on September 27, 1971, in Cleveland, OH. She was the much-loved sister to Vernon and Wayne. Tonja committed her life to Christ early and was baptized twice at Cleveland Church of Christ. 

Tonja was a 1989 graduate of South High School where she was deemed the class clown. She met the majority of her lifelong friends there. 

Tonja married the love of her life, Rondell Dent in 2009. She was a wonderful mommy to Joniece, Keana, Roniesha, and Mark. One of her greatest joys was the birth of her grandson, Artemis, whom she often had with her. She loved spoiling him by buying anything she could find. 

Tonja was always laughing and making jokes, trying to get everyone around her to laugh as well and her laugh was loud and contagious. She loved music and making up her raps, earning her the name, "Tonja T from the Valley". 

Latonja Veronica Dent was loving, compassionate and so generous. Tonja was a very sociable person, calling everyone at all times just to see what they were doing. At a moment's notice, she was willing to lend her ear to your problems and give her advice as the Lord saw fit. Tonja's faith was strong and her answer to every problem was to pray. To her, prayer answered everything. 

Tonja departed this life on Monday, January 9, 2023. Her bright light is gone too soon and her family and friends will miss her terribly. 

Tonja leaves to cherish her memories, her husband: Rondell; four children: Joniece, Keana, Roniesha, and Mark; one grandson: Artemis; father: Perry Taylor; two siblings: 

Vernon and Wayne and the adoration of her many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins. Her mother Hattie Mae Taylor preceded her in death. 

A public viewing will be on January 18, 2023, from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM at the House Of Peace Funeral Home, 4105 East 71st Street (off East 71st and Harvard), Cleveland, OH.  The Celebration Of Life Service will be held January 19, 2023, 1:30 PM Wake and 2:00 PM Service at the House Of Peace Funeral Home, 4105 East 71st Street, Cleveland, OH. 

We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on Latonja's Tribute Wall.