Remembering Tonya Todd

East Alabama Health is deeply saddened by the passing of Tonya Todd, RN, who passed away on Jan. 16.

Over her nearly 20-year career Tonya made an incredible impact on all those around her. She was a steady presence for her patients and dependable friend to many throughout the organization. We extend our heartfelt condolences to all who knew and loved her.

Words Shared About Tonya

• “Another amazing nurse friend gone too soon! You are missed already, Tonya! Praying for her family, friends, and loved ones. Work will never be the same!!” -Taresa Mays, 7T RN
• "Oh the way I’ll miss you coming in on Saturday mornings and us getting breakfast after I give report and you asking me if I had tried any new perfumes knowing good and well, I only tried the ones you gave me. Thank you for being such a big part of helping me become the nurse I am. I’ll be forever grateful for you❤️" -Paige Samford, 7T LPN
• "Mama T, my work mom, my mentor, my friend, you wore many titles in my life. This world is a darker place without you in it. I'm so sorry that this world was so cruel to you, but I'll try to find peace in knowing that all that hurt is gone. Give Aqua a hug for me, and y'all watch over me and lead me in the right direction. I love you so, so much." - Skyelar Goss, 5T MCT
• "I’ve been having a hard time trying to find the words to say. I’ll keep it simple. Thank you for showing me the type of nurse I want to be when I grow up. Thank you for being someone who would always go out of her way to help. Thank you T. We miss you already." -Mary Emma McLaughlin, 7T RN
• "My heart is so heavy and broken. You will be so missed, T!  21 years of knowing you and working with you. You have made an enormous impact in my life and countless others. Truly one of a kind. You are the only one here who wore as much makeup as me and had as many cups as me, if not more. I love you Tonya!!!!  Always." -Heather Coxwell, 7T Supervisor
• “She will be missed by me & so many others! Love you, Tonya!”- Susan Hargett, Dialysis RN