Toni Melissa Mcleod

Toni M. McLeod, 49,was peacefully called home by God on September 15, 2024, in Atlanta, GA. She was born on November 11, 1974, in Albany, NY.

Toni, earned her High School Diploma from Albany High School , in Albany , NY. She went on to earn her Bachelor's of Art degree, in English, from the University At Albany and her Masters in Counseling from the University at West Alabama. At the time of her passing she was a well respected educator and ELA teacher for over 23 years , in the Fulton County School system and was teaching at Westlake High School in Atlanta, GA.

Toni was predeceased by her mother, Ernestine Nicholson, and her brother, Stephen Rodriguez.

She was a beloved Mom and Umi and is survived by her daughters, Koryn, Camaya, Kassidy, and Ziyah McLeod, and her two grandchildren. Toni's love for her children was profound and unwavering and her role as a mother was one she embraced and loved.

Toni leaves behind her siblings, Darrell (Christina), Adriennie, Tracy, Kevin(Nicholson) and Jamie Rodriguez. Memories will be forever. A host of nieces, nephews, cousins, ATL family and friends. Cherished friends Latisha, Tiffany, and Jennifer.

Her passion as a teacher and educator was unmatched. All the students she taught, encountered and inspired along with the Georgia School systems, in which she worked, she always felt blessed to do what she loved, everyday.

Toni was an extraordinary person in every way and God called home, but her impact on each of us that was lucky to have some part of her in our lives will be her everlasting legacy, everyday.

A Celebration of Toni's Life, Candlelight Vigil, and Balloon Release was held on September 21, 2024, where family, friends, colleagues, and students gathered to honor her memory and the indelible mark she left on their hearts. It was a testament to the impact of her love and the breadth of her reach to everyone she touched.

In her memory, memorial contributions maybe made to your local American Cancer Society for AML.