LaVonda Harwell

LaVonda Shanae “Vonda” Harwell, was born on April 4, 1986, to Bobby Smith and Marilyn Harwell, both of Toledo. Vonda lived and worked in Toledo, where she raised her daughter. After attending Woodward High School, Vonda began working at Darlington Nursing Home. Vonda worked at The Hollywood Casino for two years. Vonda enjoyed watching her favorite television shows, listening to her favorite music and shopping online.

Vonda departed this world on December 9, 2021, and leaves to cherish her memory, her daughter, Talaya Harwell; parents, Bobby Smith and Marilyn Harwell; sisters, Kamisha Gutelius (Scott) of Toledo, LaToya Harwell of Las Vegas; brothers, DeShawn Harwell and Robert Harwell, both of Toledo; nieces, Rakahla Smith and Eliana Gutelius; nephews, Melakie Smith and Josiah Gutelius. As well as a host of aunts and cousins. Vonda was preceded in death by her grandmother, Oralee Harwell and nephew, Kyle Smith.