Tomicka Y. Eley-Maddox was born on February 26, 1972 to Georgie Eley and the late Joseph Eley, Jr. in Elizabeth, New Jersey; she was also the granddaughter of the late Janie B. Ford Singleton. On Sunday, January 6, 2019 in Sumter, SC, God dispatched an angel from heaven to transport his daughter from her earthly charge to her heavenly home.

Tomicka was a funny, vibrant, and amazing soul that no one could forget if they'd ever met her. She received her academics foundation from Hillside Elementary and High School in Hillside, New Jersey. She also attended Rutgers College for 2 years. Her love of helping and caring for others led to working in Home HealthCare. In 2005, she moved to Columbia, SC and also stayed in West Columbia, SC until 2016. In October 2016, she moved to Sumter, SC to care for her mother and continue her love of healthcare.

She leaves to cherish precious memories: her mother, Georgie Eley; her grandfather, William Singleton; a brother, Joseph Eley III; three children: Malaysia Maddox, Charles "CeeJay" Maddox, Jr., and NaFiz Sims; five grandchildren: Ka'Mari, Khalil, Amir, DJ, and Ava; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Public Viewing will be held Saturday, January 12, 2019 from 2-6pm at Job's Mortuary.

Mrs. Eley-Maddox will be placed in the church on Sunday, January 13, 2019 at 12noon for viewing until the hour of service.

Funeral Services will be held at 1pm on Sunday, January 13, 2019 at Salem Chapel & Heritage Center 101 S. Salem Avenue Sumter, SC, with Dr. Otis Butler, Jr. Officiating.

Family will receive friends at the home, 110 Laurel Street Sumter, SC 29150.