Tonya Lynell Perry

Tonya “Tootie” Lynell Perry passed away July 27, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia after a 15 year battle with SLE Lupus. Tonya was born in New Orleans, Louisiana on February 19, 1984 to Sonya Perry (George) and Troy Williams. Tonya grew up in New Orleans where she graduated from Warren Easton High School in 2002. In 2006, Tonya joined a Disney college internship where she met her long time boyfriend Jason LaCroix. She relocated to Georgia for medical reasons and made it her new home. Over the years, Tonya found love in poetry, fashion, singing, dancing, food, music, taking care of children, traveling, fast cars, and lets not forget her beloved New Orleans Saints. She was a child at heart enjoying all things Batman, Harry Potter, Twilight, Star Wars, Disney, and Marvel. Tonya was an advocate for those fighting Lupus, raising awareness to anyone who would watch her journey online. She raised thousands of dollars for the Lupus Foundation Georgia Chapter and continued to bring her family and friends together through an annual Lupus Walk event. Tonya is preceded by grandparents, the late Desiree and McRay Thornton. She is survived by her parents, her boyfriend, her siblings Tiffany, Troy, Sheanka, Jade, Trey, Romalis, Tamara, Maya, LaShondra, and Treylon. Her aunts, Zaundra, Lucretia, and Christian. Her uncles, Gary and Jerry. She leaves a host of cousins, nieces, nephews, and extended family. She is unconditionally loved and will be deeply missed. "Let your light shine before men in such a way that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven." Matthew 5:16