LaTanya Pressley Pelham

October 8, 1971 - August 16, 2020

LaTanya Patrice Pressley Pelham, affectionately known as “Tanya” was born on October 8, 1971 in the District of Columbia to the late Eddie L. and Georgia Anna Pressley. She entered into eternal rest on August 16, 2020.   Tanya was a princess in her Father’s eyes. After having two sons her father longed for a daughter. Tanya’s brothers welcomed and embraced their little baby sister. They always guarded her with watchful eyes. Tanya was educated in the Public School system in the District of Columbia and graduated from Woodson Senior High School in 1989. After graduation, she attended Prince George’s Community College.   Tanya was gainfully employed throughout her life and believed in multiple streams of income. She worked at various banking institutions and also held retail positions at Marlo Furniture and Lane Bryant. In March of 1999, she held a financial position at the State Department Credit Union before coming on board as a Revenue Officer with the DC Office of the Chief Financial Officer, Office of Tax and Revenue. In 2005, she was promoted to tax examiner in the audit division and remained in that position until her recent retirement. Tanya had a way of bringing folks together and bridging gaps. She truly had a love for people and demonstrated that through her many acts of kindness. She was an angel in human form; always lending a helping hand, and saying a kind word. Tanya was also a master at surprises. Her co-workers became friends and some even became family. She touched so many lives and was the true example of, “let your light shine.”   To know Tanya was to love her. You rarely saw her without that infectious smile on her face. She was kind, loving and generous. If she could support you, she would support you. She always recognized birthdays and graduations. After the passing of her parents, Tanya would often check on her Aunties Maggie and Dennie to make sure they were okay and were not in need of anything. Tanya was a single mom and raised her daughter, Armani, on her own. She had empathy and concern for others well-being and was a terrific mother to Armani.   Tanya was raised in a Christian home. The family were members of the Little Rock Church of Christ, Inc., Bible Way in Washington, DC, under the leadership of the Late Bishop Arthur L. Pressley. She was a faithful and dedicated member until her Christian lifestyle journey lead her to a new season in life. She visited the Antioch Baptist Church in Upper Marlboro, Maryland and in 2014 she joined Antioch, was baptized, and remained a faithful member until her death. Tanya met and married the Love of Her Life, Kenneth Pelham. They entered into Holy Matrimony on May 20, 2006. They enjoyed life together, especially cruising to various islands and to beautiful Alaska.   Tanya leaves to cherish her loving memory, her devoted husband Kenneth Pelham; daughter Armani Hudson; brothers Michael L. Pressley and Cornelius S. Pressley (Wanda); Stepsons Kevin, Van and Kenneth (JR) Pelham; Stepdaughter Tiara Pelham; nine grandchildren, one great grandchild; Aunts Mary Singletary, Magdaline Thames, Virginia Tisdale, Dennie Dorsey (Matthew), Shirley Pressley and Yvonne Pressley; Uncles Newton Pressley (Johnnie), Mingo Nesmith (Gladys), Bernard Cooper and Marion Nesmith; Sister-In-Laws Edith Moore and Marie Smith; nieces, Beverly McKnight (Mike ) and Lauren Cartwright (TJ); nephew, Christopher Pressley (Megan); Godmothers Gwendolyn Steward and Bobbie Mack; and a host of caring cousins, many friends and co-workers.