Shella Thomas "Shay" Howard

Shella Thomas "Shay" Howard obituary

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Shella Howard Obituary

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.

Published by The Advocate from Jul. 24 to Jul. 27, 2014.
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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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