A celebration of life for Alva Dean Jemison Toyer, 67, will be at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 26, 2020, at Jenifer Cemetery. Bro. Jeff Jemison will deliver the eulogy. Visitation for Mrs. Toyer will be held from 1:00-6:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 24, 2020, at the funeral home.
Mrs. Alva Dean Jemison Toyer began life’s journey on Wednesday, March 11, 1953, in Talladega County, Alabama to the union of M. C. Joe Jemison and Sadie Mae Elston Jemison.
Mrs. Toyer committed her life to following the teachings of Jesus Christ. Through her commitment to Christ, she worshipped with her family at Jenifer Church of Christ and was the founder of Sister Connect Outreach Prayer Line. She was raised and educated in the Munford community and was a member of the 1971 graduating class of Ophelia S. Hill High School. After completing high school, she completed an associate’s degree at Gadsden State Community College. After 25 years of service, Mrs. Toyer retired from the Alabama Department of Human Resources. Mrs. Toyer was employed as an interventionist at Munford Elementary School and owner of Tot Tot Child Development Center. On April 19, 1970, Alva Dean was united in holy matrimony to the Walter L. Toyer and to this union three children were born.
Mrs. Toyer began her journey to eternity on the morning of Saturday, December 19, 2020, at Citizens Baptist Medical Center. She was welcomed home by her husband, Walter L. Toyer, Sr.; her parents, M. C. Joe and Sadie Mae Jemison; her mother-in-law, Odessa Brown Toyer; a sister-in-law, Clara Conwell; and a brother-in-law, Harold Colley.
Alva Dean is survived by her three children, Walter (Timeka) Toyer, II and Rasheedah Toyer of Anniston, Alabama and Wakeelah Toyer of Munford, Alabama; four grandchildren, LeRay, Gavin, Miracle and Brad “Chile”; two sisters, Alberta Whitson of Gadsden, Alabama and Mary Ann Colley of Lincoln, Alabama; five brothers, Al (Diane) Jemison of Munford, Alabama, Jeff (Iris) Jemison, Melvin (Gail) Jemison and Joe Nathan Jemison of Talladega, Alabama and Victor (Cathy) Jemison of Anniston, Alabama; a special brother-in-law, Eddie Whitson; three sisters-in-law, Sheryl (Elvert) Marsh of Decatur, Alabama, Peggy (George) Edwards of Detroit, Michigan and Linda Toyer of Anniston, Alabama; three brothers-in-law, Leonard Mahan of Detroit, Michigan, Willie James (Sadie) Mahan of Talladega, Alabama and Michael (Iris) Toyer of Atlanta, Georgia; children-in-love, Frances (Darryl) Allen Bryant of Fayetteville, North Carolina; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends to help preserve her memory and live out her legacy.
Sending condolences, love, and prayers to the family. I pray that the Word of God is your comfort and strength during this sad time and in the difficult days ahead.
Sharon Carter
My deepest sympathies are with the entire Biological and Spiritual Families. She made me feel so welcomed and always told those she met on the prayer line how much she loved and appreciated them. We loved her dearly and she will be missed❤️🙏🏾
So sorry to hear of the passing of this beautiful soul! May God's peace and comfort be with her family during your bereavement.
I met Sis. Toyer through Sister Connect Prayer Line. I appreciate her zeal for the Lord and her encouraging words. We had long conversations outside of Sister Connect Prayer Line that I will remember and cherish forever. I will continue to keep your family wrapped in prayer. May God continue to bless you and your family. Sheryl Clark and family
Sister Toyer and I met through the Sister Connect Prayer Line. What a joy! I thank God for her and the love that she continuously spread. We recently spoke about her love for teaching and tutoring children and how she so missed it and wanted to get back to that work but could not due to Covid-19. I shared with her the concept of using ZOOM. She was really excited about the possibility but concerned about technology and the technical issues that may come while using that platform. I had step-by-step instructions drafted up and told her just to say when and we would practice using ZOOM until she was comfortable. A dream of hers that will go unanswered. I will miss my sister. She was a go-getter, an encourager, a motivator a woman of God! She was my Dorcas. You will be sorely missed sister. May God continue to richly bless the work that you have done in His name. Marilyn Padmore
So sorry for your loss.i will be praying for the family...god has gained another angel....Betty Fleming and family
I met Sis.Toyer years ago, through her daughter Rasheedah. Rasheedah and my daughter are classmates. After meeting Sis. Toyer we immediately became friends. She was always so kindhearted, welcoming us to her home on several occasions. Such a God fearing WOG. When ever or where ever you saw her she was always the same. Such a beautiful smile with a cheerful personality. Thankful to have know her, she will be missed. Mr & Mrs Clarence Tucker.
I would like to extend my heartfelt condolences to the Toyer family. I had the opportunity to meet sister Toyer on the Prayer line several years ago and she was an inspiration to have meet her she will truly be missed. Thank You sister Toyer for all you done. & Continued prayer to the Family.🕯
I was so saddened to hear of your mother's passing. You have my sincere condolences. I was in the Zoom Bible class on Thursdays from Bouldercrest Church of Christ with her. May the wonderful memories you shared give you the peace and comfort that your heart needs. I'll be praying for your family.
My thoughts and prayers are with the family. Alva Dean was my friend from high school. She was a fine Christian woman who will be missed in the Munford community. I recently saw her at an event at the new Munford stadium and we had a great conversation.
Rest In Peace, Rebecca Watts Robinson (Becky)
Our condolences to the Toyer/Jemison family. May God be with you! ~Denise Anderson Kimble
My thoughts and prayers are with the family, Sis. Toyer will be missed. Terence and Terrilyn Reynolds
My condolences and prayers to the family of Sis. Toyer. She will be greatly missed on the Sister Connect Prayerline and at the Ladies Retreats that she loved to attend.
Real sweet and kind lady. My family cared for her very much. A true lady of God.
I met Sis.Toyer and Bro.Toyer at church meetings.They appeared to me to be a loving,God-fearing couple. Sis. Toyer always had a beautiful smile.The Family has my deepest condolences. I know she will be greatly missed. Brenda Williams--Henry St.Church of Christ
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