Karen E. Toler

Karen Elaine (Epps) Toler, 49, of Temple Hills, MD and formerly of Hartford, CT, affectionately known as “Emah”, “Auntie” and “Asheyrah” passed away suddenly on Tuesday (January 12, 2016) at MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center in Clinton, MD surrounded by her loving family. Born in Hartford on August 2, 1966, she was a devoted and selfless mother. She was a graduate of Thomas S. Weaver High School, Class of 1984. During her younger years, Karen was a radio announcer on WQTQ-FM. She also was a member of the North End Dance Troupe (NEDT) and studied with the Dance Theater of Harlem. She furthered her educational studies at Wilberforce University in Ohio and Trinity Washington University in Washington, D.C. Karen was employed by the Marriott International for over 20 years with her most recent position as Director of Services, Key Bridge Marriott. She enjoyed traveling, reading, shopping, and spending time with her family and friends. Most of all Karen was a loving, kind, caring and giving person. She leaves three children; Aliyah, Rachel and Joshua Toler of Temple Hills, MD; their father, Kevin D. Toler of Baltimore, MD; her father, Richard A. Epps (Mary Ann) of Melbourne, FL; a sister, Adrienne D. Thurston of Washington, D.C.; a brother, James D. Jenkins (Tracey) of Annandale, VA; two aunts, Claire Williams of New York, NY, and Arthenia Green of East Hartford, CT; four nieces, Monique S. Biggs (Hartford, CT), Monica S. Biggs (Atlanta, GA), Karen Alexis Epps-Ford (James) (Upper Marlboro, MD), and Jaelyn Jenkins; four great nephews, Joseph (LJ), Jaden, Jacob and Joel Ford, and her godson, Kedar Simmons (Rockville, MD); and a host of extended family members and friends. She also leaves her dear and special friend, Sharrieff Nashid of Alexandria, VA. She was predeceased by her mother, Ida B. (Williams) Epps and her uncle William H. Epps (Elaine). Her family will receive friends on Saturday, January 16, 2016 at 10:00am – 11:00am, at the City of Praise Family Ministries (Chapel), 8501 Jericho City & Bishop Peebles Drive, Landover, MD, followed by a funeral service at 11:00am. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Karen Epps Toler Education Fund, 4908 Woodford Lane, Upper Marlboro, MD 20772

Karen E. Toler

August 2, 1966 - January 12, 2016