Tonya Latrice-Finley McCaw

Tonya Latrice Finley-McCaw was born on July 7, 1970, in Chicago, Illinois at Cook County Hospital to the proud, loving parents Samuel Finley, Jr. (Father); Dorothy Jo Finley (Mother); both have preceded her in death. Tonya completed Pre-School in Chicago, Illinois she started her education in St. Louis, Missouri at Franklin Grade School, and from that date to this date she lived life on her terms. Never failing to soar for greater heights. Tonya graduated High School from Parkway South, and this is when the accolades started. She ran for Prom Queen and won. This was a beautiful moment for her, and she continued to soar even after graduating High School. Tonya went to St. Louis College of Health Careers getting her certification for a Phlebotomist, Cosmetology School; Insurance Agent for Primerica; even with all that she still managed to work helping others especially within her community. This led her to working with various political organizations and becoming involved with many leadership positions, Moms’ on Demand; being a field organizer, working with SEIU, St. Louis Region, standing on pickets’ lines amongst her son Rasheen. Tonya has a great deal of accomplishments that can’t be overlooked. She has done well. Tonya has two sons, but raised three and loved them dearly. Rashaad (33)’; Rasheen (29); Rasheed (Clay 26). Tonya met the man of her dreams that soon became her husband, but he was her best friend first. Rick took Tonya's hand in marriage July 10, 2008 and the rest is history. One thing that needs to be known is that Tonya loved Ricky, and Ricky loved Tonya. Tonya gave her life to Christ at an early age and continued this throughout her entire life. She loved the lord and attended church. She became a faithful member of her church, The Worship Center. When she wasn’t spending time with family or fighting to improve the quality of life for people in her community, she loved to cook meals especially on holidays, playing with her dogs, enjoyed traveling and spending time with her grandchildren. Tonya leaves to cherish a lifetime of memories to: husband ~ Ricky McCaw; three sons ~ Rashaad, Rasheen and Rasheed; her sister ~ Teijuania Finley; one brother ~ Eljest Collier; and a host of family, friends, colleagues, and all the children. Special thanks go out to Candace Green best friend/cousin who has been there from beginning to the end. We appreciate and thank you so much

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Tonya Latrice-Finley McCaw

July 7, 1970 - January 22, 2024