Tanagela accepted Christ into her life at a young age at the St. Mary AME Church where she served. She enjoyed singing in the choir and for a certain amount of time, she was the church's musician and music director. Before her health started failing, she would serve the church faithfully every Sunday morning.
She graduated from Monticello High School in the year of 1993. She started working for the Department of Corrections facility in the Cummins Unit in 1999. After she had left this occupation, she worked for various gas stations and convenient stores here in Southeast Arkansas as their cook until her health started failing her.
She was preceded in death by her father, Bobby Ferrell, Sr. and her granddaughter, Taelah Ferrell.
Tanagela leaves to cherish her memory her husband of 20 years, Anthony Richardson, Sr.; her mother, Jacqueryl (Bobby) Ferrell; three sons, Tyquarius Ferrell, Sr. of McGehee, AR, Trevarius Ferrell of Monticello, AR, and Anthony Richardson, Jr. of Dermott, AR; one daughter, Amaya Richardson of Dermott, AR; three sisters, LaTunga (Kevin) Brown-Isom of Ypsilanti, MI, Brandi (Donovan) and Roshonda Ferrell of Monticello, AR; one brother, Bobby Ferrell, Jr.; god sister, Bobbie Jean Davis; two grandchildren, Isley Ferrell and Tyquarius Ferrell, Jr.; a host of nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and special friends.
Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Friday, October 27, 2023, at Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Chapel with Rev. Daryl Daniels officiating. Burial will be in Oakland Cemetery. You can sign Tanagela's guestbook page on this website.
Condolences(24)
Rashonda Carroll-Benford
Frisco, TX Tuesday, October 31, 2023 Sending healing prayers and comfort during this tough time. You will be missed classmate.MHS C/O ‘93
Bettina Gragg
Monticello, AR Friday, October 27, 2023 Toni was such a sweetheart. Always encouraging with a kind word or just a warm greeting. IF you ever heard her sing, she would really minister to you in song. My sympathy and condolences to the Families of Toni Ferrell Richardson. RILBobbie Davis
Houston, TX Friday, October 27, 2023 To my family, although there are no words to express or ease the pain of your loss; In time, I pray you find comfort in God's word and in Him. Sending continued prayers and sincere condolences your way. Rest in Heaven Toni and I will see you again. Love you dearly.Bobbie Jean and Family (Including the Riley's).
Wanda Bealer
Monticello, AR Friday, October 27, 2023 Sending my prayers, love, and my deepest sympathy to the entire family. I will always remember, Toni smile and laughter!Krystal Baines
Fayetteville, AR Thursday, October 26, 2023 Continued Prayers for this beautiful family!! Praying for comfort & Peace!! She fought a good fight gone but never forgotten!! Love all of you!!🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾Shameka Freeman
Monticello, AR Thursday, October 26, 2023 RIL sweetheart ❤️Teliyah Haynie and Sarah Haynie
Wilmar, AR Thursday, October 26, 2023 To the family of Toni: Although I know that no words can ease the loss you feel, just know that you are in thoughts and prayersFrom: your cousins the Haynie and Brown family
Sharon Haynes
Monticello, AR Thursday, October 26, 2023 Rest well Toni. To your Mom and family we’re never ready for them to go but God knows best.Stephanie Briggs
Monticello, AR Thursday, October 26, 2023 I don't know what to say but I love you my friend and take your rest.Erika L Green
Pine Bluff, AR Thursday, October 26, 2023 My childhood friend, neighbor, & classmate. Thx for so many cherished memories. Fly high. May God continue to Bless your family. Love y'all & praying for y'all❤️🙏 MHS c/o'93Kindra Smith
Monticello, AR Thursday, October 26, 2023 You are finally free, you will be missed dearly 🕊️💐Montanez Maria Marks
Monticello, AR Thursday, October 26, 2023 My heartfelt condolences and prayers go out to the Ferrell and Richardson Family, to be absent from the body is to present with the Lord. Continued prayers to you all.Lashonda Binns
Oklahoma City, OK Thursday, October 26, 2023 To the family and friends of Tanagela aka Toni, may God supply all your needs and comfort you. Toni always changed the atmosphere when she was around. You had a way of brightening your day and even found a way to make you laugh when you were sad or angry. I loved her most for all the great times we shared singing in choir under Mr. Binns. She had the voice of an angel. I will always love you, my dear cousin. Sing on in glory.Sallie calbert
Monticello, AR Wednesday, October 25, 2023 Sweetheart angels in heaven rejoined when u got your wings, your love one will miss you but take your rest sweetie, you will for ever be in our heart .Sharon Brown
Monticello, AR Wednesday, October 25, 2023 You are in a better placeToasha Smith-Davis
Romulus, MI Wednesday, October 25, 2023 May God give the family comfort during this difficult time.Kimberly Williams
Monticello, AR Wednesday, October 25, 2023 The Williams family sends their sincere prayers and condolences to the families during this time. May God continue to bless and heal you one day at a timeSandra Crowell
Wilmar, AR Tuesday, October 24, 2023 My dearest Niece Toni, you were our first born. You gave our family our first title of being mother, grandmother, uncles and aunts. I was so proud to be an aunt to you. You were our baby and we enjoyed every moment of it. You grew up to be a respectful, kind , smart , talented and oh, so hilarious young lady. There were never a dull moment around you. I’m so happy that you spent a couple of months with me this summer. We laughed, we cried, we prayed and we praised God for the good and the bad. I’m happy that you found peace and tranquility while you were here, it’s nothing like being surrounded by God’s nature. I thank God for your life that was to short. God knew you were tired and weary and He called you home. I’m going to miss you so much. You are gone from this world to never see your face again, but know that you are in my heart always and forever. Rest In Peace and enjoy your family that was waiting for you on the other side. Please be there to greet me when my time comes to depart this world. I love you forever and always Toni, my dearest niece. 💕Christal
, OK Tuesday, October 24, 2023 Sending prayers and condolences to my family. I looked at Toni like a sister I never had. Brandi always talked about how good your chili was. We tried to make it I'm sure it was match to yours lol. Ty,Trey, My My and Aj I pray you all find strength and comfort. Much ❤️Stacie Tucker
Arlington, TX Tuesday, October 24, 2023 Rest in love. Hug my daddy, Mama Lue, Uncle Bobby & Daddy Syl. Another Ferrell taken home too soon. ❤️🙏🏾Vera Rhodes-Nur
Milwaukee, WI Tuesday, October 24, 2023 YOUR JOURNEY HAS JUST BEGUN!!Jody Young
Monticello, AR Tuesday, October 24, 2023 To the family of Toni Richardson. It's hard to find good friends in life these days but if you was a friend of Toni's, you knew you had a friend for life. I had the pleasure of working with Toni at Buddy's in Dermott and there was never a dull moment. Also had the the chance to meet at some point in our friendship, her beautiful and amazing children that she loved with all her heart. Until we meet again my sweet friend. Rest high. Watch over and protect us until we meet again. Sending our deepest condolences, prayers, love, and hugs to Anthony, her children, her precious mother, and family.Love always,
Jody & Joshua Young
Monticello, AR
Brandi
Monticello, AR Monday, October 23, 2023 Forever in my heart sis❤️ Rest well 🕊️Tina Cogshell
Arlington, TX Monday, October 23, 2023 I love you cousin!! I will forever miss you!!