THOKOZANI TAYAMIKA KHORIYO was born in Blantyre, Malawi on Monday, May 22, 1972. She was the daughter of Chrissie Khoriyo and Bennett Khoriyo. She was affectionately called T.K., Thoko, or Zani by family and friends. Thokozani received her formal education from Dharap Primary School and Blantyre Secondary School. She continued her education by taking a secretarial course at The Polytechnic University. Thokozani worked as a secretary and sold goods from South Africa in Malawi to get a student visa to the United States of America. Thokozani was a resident of Columbus, Ohio for 19 years. She was affiliated with the Christian faith and was a member of Vineyard Church for 10 years. She was also a member of the Ohio Malawi Community. She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Finance from Franklin University. While in college, Thokozani worked and raised her daughter, Tiwonge. She was very proud to graduate with no school loan obligations. Throughout her life, Thokozani was a hard worker. She was employed as a secretary in Malawi. She cleaned housing units, worked at McDonald’s, was a State Tested Nursing Assistant (STNA), and was an LPN for the Ohio Correctional Institutions, Edgewood Nursing Home, Netcare, and Home Health Care. Thokozani was a friend to anyone in need. In November of 2016, Thokozani was united in holy matrimony to Mr. Charles Brooks. Thokozani loved family gatherings. She was known for taking selfies and posting on Facebook. Thokozani enjoyed traveling. The family visited State Parks in Detroit, New York City, and Washington, D.C.; canoeing was always an included activity. Our beloved Thokozani was called from labor to eternal rest on Saturday, February 8, 2020. She was preceded in death by her brothers, Trouble and Chitsanzo and sister, Love. Celebrating her life and legacy are her by husband, Charles Brooks; parents, Chrissie and Bennett Khoriyo; daughter, Tiwonge Thewu; sisters, Sautso, Okoma, and Linda; brothers, Patrick and Anderson; and many other family members and friends.
Saturday, February 22, 2020
10:00 - 11:00 am (Eastern time)
Diehl-Whittaker Funeral Service
Saturday, February 22, 2020
11:00am - 12:00 pm (Eastern time)
Diehl-Whittaker Funeral Service
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