Na Tosha LaFaye West Clemons was born on May 22, 1976, as a blessed gift to Robert Lee West, Jr. and Alma Robinson West of Quincy, Florida. She departed this earthly life on Saturday, September 5, 2026, at UVA Health Prince William Medical Center.

Na Tosha was educated in the public schools of Gadsden County, Florida. It was in the first grade at St. John Elementary School that she and Antonio first met—beginning a story that would one day become a lifetime of love. A proud 1994 graduate of James A. Shanks High School, she was an honor student and member of the distinguished Top Ten of her graduating class. She continued her education at Florida A&M University (FAMU) and Florida State University, graduating from FAMU in 1999 with a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry and a minor in Education.

After relocating to Northern Virginia, Na Tosha devoted 21 years to serving the United States Intelligence Community as a government contractor with Lockheed Martin and General Dynamics Information Technology. Still, her childhood calling to serve others through the medical field remained. Answering that call, she returned to school, earned a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, passed the NCLEX, and became a Registered Nurse in 2022.

Her passions for science, nursing, research, and technology later came together at the American Chemical Society (ACS), where she managed programs and led a multidisciplinary team supporting the scientific community. It was a beautiful full-circle moment: nearly 25 years after earning her chemistry degree, Na Tosha found herself working for the scientific organization connected to the accreditation of the Chemistry Department of her alma mater.

Yet Na Tosha was so much more than her accomplishments.

She was known first and foremost by her beautiful smile, her warm embrace, and her love for people. Na Tosha was a hugger and a devoted intercessory prayer warrior who faithfully went before God on behalf of others. Na Tosha prayed for everyone.

Her faith was central to her life. A faithful, longtime member and leader of Mount Pleasant Baptist Church in Herndon, Virginia, Na Tosha was ordained a Deaconess on September 22, 2002. She joyfully sang praises to the Lord through the Sanctuary Choir, Mass Choir, Women of Praise, and other music ministries. She also served in the Drama Ministry, Hospitality Ministry, and as one of the “Precious Jewels,” ministering to the seniors of Mount Pleasant. Serving God by serving others was woven throughout her life.

Na Tosha also treasured life's simple pleasures—puzzles, favorite television shows and movies, long conversations with friends, and simply spending time with Antonio and their beloved dogs, Hondo and Bella-Sunshine.

Na Tosha leaves to cherish her precious memory her devoted and loving husband of 26 years, Antonio Clemons; her loving parents, Robert Lee West, Jr. and Alma Robinson West; sister-in-love, Takisha West; mother-in-love, Dr. Annie Wright Clemons; sisters-in-love, KhaTonya Clemons and Taneisha Jackson (Anthony); brother-in-love, Christopher Clemons (Charlotte); godmother, Ruby Nell McGriff; godsister, Beverly Gavin; godchildren, Xerilyn Farlin, Samuel Egharevba, and Cameron Wright (bonus godson); devoted friends, Rev. Nichelle Early and LaKeisha Souter; and a host of loving aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, other relatives, and dear friends.

She was preceded in death by her brother, Robert Dexter West; her grandparents, Hurschel Lee and Arthur Lee Robinson, Sr., and Robert Lee and Annie Pearl West, Sr.; her father-in-love, Ulysses Clemons; and other beloved relatives.

Na Tosha lived a life of faith, love, service, perseverance, and purpose. From the smile that welcomed you, to the hug that made you feel loved, to the prayers she lifted when you needed them most, Na Tosha had a special way of making people know that they mattered.

Her smile, her prayers, her love, and the lives she touched will remain forever in the hearts of those who knew and loved her.

https://youtube.com/live/eMiU1_jgK2M?feature=share