Hello my name is Michelle, Tanya was my niece her father was Melvin Winston my oldest brother and  when my brother went home to be with the Father in heaven Tanya came over to do my hair. My niece was the first person who  cut my hair , she dyed it and she styled it she hooked me up.  Tanya had skills when it came to doing hair . I just started talking to my niece after 20 years and I Thank God for the moment I got to spend with her.

I’m still in shock and disbelief. It hurts my heart to know Tonya has passed.  We grew up together in Hyattsville.  Her grandmother created the warmest home, and I was there all the time as a kid. As we became older, I was always impressed by Tonya’s commitment to family and faith. She was such a great mother. Her son and daughter meant the world to her. She worked so hard to make a good path for them. 
Although I no longer live in the area, just knew I was going to see Tonya during a visit this summer. I hoped she would have exciting plans for her 60th birthday. Now, I hope all her family and friends are comforted by the memory of the joy and positivity she brought to the world.

Penny A. Fairfax 

Tonya was my Sister’s hairstylist for many many years and since I met her thru my Sister, of course she became my stylist as well as my daughter’s becuz she was that “GOOD” at her profession.  Then, I found out that her Mom and I (and eventually Tonya) lived in the same development (just down the street). Tonya was one of the nicest people I knew, and she loved my “potato salad”.  She would ask “Penny can you make me some potato salad for an event I’m having”, of course I’d always said YES.  Then, one day she said Penny can you make me some potato salad and before I could say “YES”  she said “it’s not for an event … it’s just for me”  and of course, I said YES … and said YES every time she’d ask! Tonya, you will be truly missed!
Rest in Peace my friend, no worries, the ANGELS have you now! 🩷🙏🏽

I was saddened to hear of Tonya's passing. As a fellow Reggie from the Regina High School Class of 1984, I will always cherish the memories of our school days. My sincere condolences to her family and friends. Rest in peace, Tonya.

We were neighbors and I will always remember Tanya as a sweet young lady with a very pretty smile.
Please accept condolences from me to the fa
mily . I am so sorry for your loss.
                         🥀Barbara Kelliebrew

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Tonya Denise Cook

July 23, 1966 – May 26, 2026

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