Latoscha F. " Toscha" Benford of Rockford departed this earthly life September 11, 2021. She was born July 4, 1965  in Rockford the daughter of Linda Benford and Mack Simmons. Latoscha  attended Washington Park Christian Church. She attended Auburn High School later to attend Grand Rapids Job Corps Center where she received her G.E.D. and her Certified Nurses Assistant Certificate.

Latoscha leaves to cherish many loving memories, son, William Moore; daughter Teanna Benford; six grandchildren; mother, Linda Tripp; sister Lavetta Tripp; and brother, Wilson (Victoria) Tripp; a host of nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles other relatives and friends. She was predeceased by her father Mack "M.C." Simmons and two brothers, Mack C. Simmons Jr. and Orlando Benford.

Services will be held 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, September 21, 2021 at Carl E. Ponds Funeral Home Inc. 200 N. Johnston Ave. Visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. until the time of service.