Tonda Michelle Osteen

Tonda Michelle Osteen, 58, of Greensboro, North Carolina, after declining health due to HOCM, (Hypertrophic Obstructive Cardiomyopathy) and a stroke, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 2, 2024, at her sister's home in Wallace, North Carolina. 

She was born on September 3, 1966, in Darlington County, South Carolina; the daughter of the late Jack Hendrix Osteen and Sarah Margaret Mahaffey Osteen.  Tonda was also preceded in death by her brother Jack Hendrix Osteen, Jr. and brother-in-law William H Moore.

Surviving is the apple of her eye, her son, Jack Champion Osteen of Greensboro; sisters, Jacqueline Moore of Wallace and Pamela King and husband Bill of North Myrtle Beach; nephews Sid King and Paul Basciano and numerous extended family and friends.

Tonda grew up in Hartsville, South Carolina. She attended  Patterson Episcopal Boarding School in Lenoir, North Carolina where she finished high school. After graduating, she attended Guilford College where she earned her bachelor’s degree in Community and Justice Studies.

Most of Tonda’s working career was helping others as she worked as a social worker in mental health.  She took her job seriously and enjoyed giving of herself to others. Tonda had a big heart and she would give the shirt off her back to anyone in need.   Most of all, Tonda loved her son more than anything in the world.  She enjoyed spending time with him and watching him grow into a kind hearted young man.  Tonda will surely be missed by everyone who knew her, but she will never be forgotten. 

Memorial service will be held at  3:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 19, 2024 at Westminster Presbyterian Church (the Chapel), 3906 West Friendly Avenue, Greensboro, NC  27410.  A reception will follow the service in the fellowship hall at the church. 

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Room at the Inn, PO Box 13936, Greensboro, NC  27415. This is a licensed shelter for homeless pregnant women located at 734 Park Avenue Greensboro, NC  27405.

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Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home and Cremation Service of Wallace, NC. 

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