LaTonya Denise Gist, known as "Tink," was born on August 28, 1979, in Winston-Salem, NC, to Princilla M. Thomas and Johnny O. Carpenter.

LaTonya was a loving mother, sister, daughter, aunt, and friend. She cherished her relationship with the Lord and was an inspiration to everyone. She had a creative and artistic spirit. Her philosophy was "The magic is in the memories." She was a generous person and always forgave people just as easily. LaTonya loved to bring friends and family together for any occasion. She loved the beach but never got in the water. She will be deeply missed.

She leaves behind precious memories two children, Sinaa Allen and Sincere West; stepdaughter, Myan West; parents, Princilla and Jeff Thomas; loving and devoted siblings, DeQuanda and DeQuince Samuels; aunts, Shonteal and Diana; uncles, Jimmy, Sylvester, and Derrick; nieces, Si'nya and LaKhya; nephews, Ahking, DeCari, and DeCameron; loving and devoted cousins, Che'Quoyia Lampkins, Cedric Cash, John Gentry, Shaunita, and D'Asia Carpenter; her BFF, Danyetta (Dee) Jackson and K.J. Woody; along with a host of family, friends, and other loved ones.

Tink's Favorite Verse: "Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen." – Hebrew 11:1

A viewing will be held from 1:00pm until 5:00pm Friday, April 19, 2024 at Russell Funeral Home.

Funeral services will be held at 12:00noon Saturday, April 20, 2024 at Greater Faith Missionary Baptist Church with Rev. Dr. Herbert Miller officiating and Rev. Ann Dalton eulogist. The family visitation will be held from 11:00am until 12:00noon on Saturday at the Church.