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Shella "Shay" Thomas Howard, a resident of Donaldsonville and a manager at Express Check Advance, died on Monday, July 21, 2014, at 10 AM at her home. She was 27 years old. Visiting at Mt. Zion Baptist Church, 808 St. Patrick Street, Donaldsonville, at 9 AM on Saturday, July 26, 2014, until religious services at 11 AM. Conducted by Rev. Daryl Smith, Pastor. Interment in church cemetery. She is survived by her Parents, Trudye and Micael Thomas, a daughter, Jaiyah Howard, and two sisters, Monique and Kelania Thomas. Arrangements entrusted to Demby & Son Funeral Home, Donaldsonville. Please visit www.dembyandson.com to sign the guestbook.
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Ms. Thomas, words cannot express what I felt in my heart when I heard about the passing of your daughter. May you find comfort in knowing others care about what you must be enduring. I will keep you and your family in my prayers. With deepest sympathy.
Nedra Payne
July 28, 2014
Rest on good friend!
SASHIMOE
Jeron Smith
July 28, 2014
RIP my friend
Tiffany Ruffin
July 28, 2014
Patrick Garnette
July 28, 2014
Miler Jackson
July 27, 2014
R.i.p.
derrick davis
July 26, 2014
I didn't know her but she is part of us. May she rest in peace. Still praying for the family
Lenora Green
July 26, 2014
alice,domonique,dyneshia,cheneca.marcus eboni curtis.love you.
alice curtis
July 26, 2014
turdy i was deeply saddened to hear about your loss.when we lose someone we love seem that time stand still.
rosa harvey
July 26, 2014
shay we just met you are my second cousin we love you,but god love you more.rip brandon and rayshard.
brandon scott
July 26, 2014
my heart goes out to you in this time of sorrow.love you.uncle willard and aunt rosa,sonia,jocelyn,alice
rosa harvey
July 26, 2014
Only GOD knows best....
R.I.P. Shay Thomas- Howard
Gone But Not Forgotten
Shantell Dorsey
July 26, 2014
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Elizabeth,Thera,and Reggie Jarvis
July 26, 2014
My condolences to the Thomas family...praying for your strength to get through your time of sorrow. RIP Shay
Ashley Cheatham
July 26, 2014
Heaven is a prepared place for prepared people. Shay it was a blessing to know you. You did all u could for everybody. You always was sweet and smart. You will be missed dearly. Take your rest hunni and everybody loves you ????
Tracey Gasper
July 26, 2014
RIP hunni...you will be truly missed....I'm so sorry for the lost of the Thomas family....you all have my deepest sympathy
sharika lewis
July 26, 2014
To the family,Trust in the lord with all thine heart,And he shall your path. The lord God is good and his mercy endurth forever.
Charlotte Noel
July 26, 2014
My family and I send our prayers to you. We pray that God heal the pain that you all are feeling.
atherine Candy Davis Cromwell
July 26, 2014
MY HEART N PRAYERS GOES OUT TO A LOVELY FAMILY JUST REMEMBER THAT SHE'S IN A BETTER PLACE NOW AND ONE DAY WE WILL GET TO SEE HER AGAIN MAY GOD KEEP BLESSING Y'ALL MY PRAYERS ARE WITH Y'ALL EVERYDAY MAY SHE REST IN PEACE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
RUFUS LEWIS
July 26, 2014
RIP my friend, nt a second of the day goes by that you're not on my mind! I'm gonna miss us facetiming, early morning talks & spending time with each other period! I love you always Hun!
Aven Buggage
July 26, 2014
God Bless you Trudy and Michael.
Terri Simon
July 26, 2014
My heart go out to the family
veokya cole
July 26, 2014
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
LaShaun Foster
July 26, 2014
Rest in paradise Shay, we're gonna miss you
Robin and Leroy Johnson
July 26, 2014
THERE IS NOTHING WORSE THAN THE LOSS OF A CHILD. I KNOW THAT GOD HAS NOT FORGOTTEN YOU. FROM A MOTHER WHO KNOWS JUST HOW YOU FEEL. MARILYN COMEAUX-PARKER
MARILYN COMEAUX-PARKER
July 26, 2014
Averin Chatman
July 26, 2014
FlyHiGH Shay ??
Bee
July 26, 2014
I'm so sorry for your loss, but God has a reason for all things. Stay strong and take care of her daughter and let her know the Lord will take care of her..
Pamela Nicholas
July 26, 2014
To the family, our prayer is that the peace of God be with you, We Love You with the Love of Jesus Christ.
Pastor Freddie & Jeanette Allen Sr. and the KKAY 1590 Am Radio Station Family of Donaldsonville
Pastor Freddie&Jeanette Allen, Sr.
July 26, 2014
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Elaine Favorite
July 25, 2014
redtop
July 25, 2014
My deepest sympathy to the family. Continue pray, pray and pray. God will keep you.
Anita Solomon
July 25, 2014
MY CONDOLENCES MAY GOD STRENGTHEN YOU ALL.
LYNETTE JACOBS
July 25, 2014
May your beautiful soul rest peaceful. For God only takes the best. Continually Praying for your family, friends, and especially Jiyah.
Tanesha Mitchell
July 25, 2014
Tacheba
July 25, 2014
Continually praying for the family! May God be your guide during this difficult time!
Linda Francis
July 25, 2014
I don't really know where to start...I still can't believe thats this is true. She was a wonderful sweet but love to clown chick and I will truly miss her. RIP my cousin you will be missed!!
Crystal Brown
July 25, 2014
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Beatrice Harris
July 25, 2014
Shay and I use to work together at Pizza Hut. A beautiful young lady inside and out. I will continue praying for the Thomas family. May your soul rest peacefully in the arms of Jesus!
Treshia Simon
July 25, 2014
To the Thomas Family. U have my heartfelt deepest prayers for ur family .
Donice H. Plain
July 25, 2014
My thoughts and prayers are with your family. Shella was a beautiful person inside and out. She will be truly missed!
Tressica Turner
July 25, 2014
Prayers goes out to the family and u have my deepest sympathy
Tomeka Davis
July 25, 2014
Britney Pedescleaux
July 25, 2014
RIP SHAY U R DEFINITELY MISSED ALREADY....YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS N ESPECIALLY YOUR DAUGHTER R CRYING TEARS OF JOY AND THEY MISS YOU MORE...JUST CONTINUE TO LOOK DOWN ON THEM AND BE WITH THEM IN SPIRIT....WE LOVE YOU SHAY
Latosha Higginbotham
July 25, 2014
Lord I don't know where to start....My classmate n friend. Who would've known u would leave so soon... Person with a big heart to say she was so little but she made everyone smile even when they was down.... Shella "Slim" Thomas as I called u will be TREMENDOUSLY MISSED BY YOUR BABY GIRL ! Along with FAMILY N FRIENDS... SEE U ON THE OTHER SIDE I KNOW U WOULDNT WANNA SEE NOBODY SAD CAUSE U ALWAYS HAD THAT BRIGHT SMILE...SLEEP ON BABY GIRL. GOD IS GOING TO KEEP JAY IN GOOD CARE...??????????????????
C. Sharat
July 25, 2014
You will be truly missed shay ! We talk very few times but we are cousins will miss you .!
Ieysha Williams
July 25, 2014
With deepest sympathy, the Schonberg Family
July 25, 2014
I can't say I no what ufeel but i can say look to the hills and keep your hands in Gods unchanging hand. .I love yall cuz and send my deepiest sympathy. .from the Cox fly..
Shenitha Cox
July 25, 2014
Rest In Paradise Shay..... Prayers from my family to yours????????
Tramayne Lightfoot
July 25, 2014
The Thomas family has my deepest sympathy. Trudy as a friend stay strong da family needs u. Hugs n kisses from me to u n urs.
Darlene Watts
July 25, 2014
Oh sweet friendly "Shay" still can't get this thur my head that this terrible thing happen to yu.! Heart still in shock! RIP????
Trista Haynes
July 25, 2014
Praying for u and you family. In this hard hard time
David Taylor
July 25, 2014
My heartfelt sympathy to the Thomas/Howard family. God is with you.
LISA WEBER
July 25, 2014
the Flemings
July 25, 2014
I would like to express my condolences to the family, and my deepest sympathy.
melissa schonberg
July 25, 2014
god only calls home the best :) your name , beautiful smile , && uplifting spirit will forever live on ! rip Shay Praying for your loved ones , especially Jaiyah
Keosha Jimerson
July 25, 2014
We gonna miss you Shay...
K Dion
July 25, 2014
I extend my prayers and deepest sympathy to the family. I am forever touched by Shella's beautiful smile and generous spirit. It was a joy to have her as a student at DHS.
Cherrino Burnett Nelson
July 25, 2014
Prayers to the family May Jesus give peace and strength to all Theresa and Ronnie Williams. Fly. Amen
July 25, 2014
Praying for strength and that God wraps his arms around you'll and wipe away all the tears. I'm so sorry for you'll loss.
Dawone/ Leroy Babin- Caldwell Jr
July 25, 2014
May God Be With You & Your Family...
Althea Leblanc
July 25, 2014
Keeping family in my prayers.......
kayla anderson
July 25, 2014
STILL IN DISBELIEF... YOU WILL BE MISSED DEARLY... REST ON MY GIRL....LV YOU
Dameonia Wenzy
July 25, 2014
May God give you and your family peace in your time of sorrow.
Cherrie Joseph
July 25, 2014
Praying for the family and friends R.i.p shay rest on baby! ??
Latoya Ross
July 25, 2014
R.I.p.
Winnett turner
July 25, 2014
In Memory of a beautiful person who was the bright light of everybody life. "Rest In Peace Shay"
COLETTE BROOKS
July 25, 2014
You are such a Beautiful young lady with warm beautiful smiles rip Shay
Sherrial North
July 25, 2014
It was a pleasure to have worked with Shay at express check advance. A true asset to the company. . her spirit and personality was amazing. not A day went by that she didn't talk about her beautiful little girl. to her fam and friends take comfort knowing she has received her wings and you'll see that radiant smile again one day. prayers for peace.
Katie, Daven, and Karli Calvaruso
July 25, 2014
Shay you were a beautiful person inside & out. You always carried that happy smile no matter where you were. Rest on sweet Angel you've earn your wings... Love You Shay.
COLETTE BROOKS
July 25, 2014
RIP = REST IN PARADISE
Louisville
July 25, 2014
May GOD give this family and each and all, strength & peace at this time & furthermore. GOD Bless
Ketia
July 25, 2014
RIP juss seen yuu at that party recently!
Louisville
July 25, 2014
Trudy I will keep you and your family in my prayers. May God keep you all and give you the strength to carry on. My heart goes out to you all.
Margaret Banks Vanburen
July 25, 2014
Such a beautiful & warm spirit.. You will be forever missed.. Rest peacefully Shay
Kayler
July 25, 2014
Riparadise hunni.... N ma god be wit yo fam n yo child....n other luv ones
Jena Knockum
July 25, 2014
Shay we grew up together and had some great times together.. You are certainly missed we love you boo
ANITA ross
July 25, 2014
May u rest in peace hun!! We will miss u and I'm forever praying for your family and child bless your heart??
Janae Honora
July 25, 2014
Gonna miss you luv ur in a better place
Patrice Ross
July 25, 2014
God calls the best home.. The sweetest person I kno with the biggest heart.. Shay u will FOREVER b missed by the ppl... U Were A Well Known Lady!! This tragedy affected our whole town... Praying for peace-deliverance-strenght for her only baby girl and family & friends as well... U r n a better place SLIM save a spot for me... Until we meet again R.I.P. Shella "Shay"
Danyell Vaughn-Dejoie
July 25, 2014
Shay u were a blessing to so many and everytime I seen you there was a smile on your face god gained a beautiful angle rest on girly ?? praying for the family
Brittany Knockum
July 25, 2014
And God shall wipes all tears from your eyes. Praying for strength for all families.
Peggy Landry
July 25, 2014
Shay u will be miss by ur family & friend sweetheart...Rip Shay
crystal joshua
July 25, 2014
You will be truly miss, you and I always had to have that Lil fuss before we would say hi Lol
Kecia Chatman
July 25, 2014
God bless ur soul sister n law... u will b missed!!! Tears
Nicita Wire
July 25, 2014
R.I.P Shay...You will be missed. God only picks the beautiful flowers who are ready to return home.
Daniel Brown
July 25, 2014
Be bless family I will keep you in my prayers.
Melissa Stevenson
July 25, 2014
Lord give this family strength peace and understanding during this most difficult time. Shella was such a beautiful girl...she will be missed. Praying for the family!
July 25, 2014
Keep your hands in God hands he is there for you and your family.Be bless.
Melissa Stevenson
July 25, 2014
R.I.P. Shay I'm going to miss you.
Lisa Garrison
July 25, 2014
Shay you will forever be in ours heart's,We gonna miss you dear friend/cousin,I love you Shay,Until we meet again have fun in heaven like I know you are tell Tee Dell We Miss Her to....Love You Shay
Ayanna Carter
July 25, 2014
I know ur ok now Shay.... see u when we get there....I love u my lil cousin, lil sister, and also the best young mommy I ever seen this side of heaven....
Brandon McKinney
July 25, 2014
We're gonna miss you Shay... You'll always be in our hearts. Love you Wendy and kids
Wendy Williams
July 25, 2014
May God be with you and your family at this trying time. My prayers are with you. Love Netter Beasley
Leonetter Beasley
July 24, 2014
With Heartfelt Sympathy.
Ginger F. Smith
July 24, 2014
MAY GOD GIVE YALL COMFORT AT THIS TIME WEEPING MAY ENDURE FOR A NIGHT,BUT JOY SWEET JOY COMES IN THE MORNING.BE BLESSED
David & Josephine Brown
July 24, 2014
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