Saturday, December 12, 2020 | 11:00 a.m. Shaffer & Collins Funeral Home Chapel | 247 West 6th St | Yazoo City, MS 39194

Evangelist Carolyn Jefferson, Officiating | Mt. Nebo M.B. Church | Benton, MS

Acknowledgements

The family of the late Temeka Delorse Lacey wishes to extend a sincere expression of gratitude for the many prayers, flowers, visits, telephone calls, cards, food, generous

acts of kindness shown during this time. We extend special thanks to Dr. Lanise Lacey and the SICU staff at the University MS Medical Center. It is our prayer that the

Lord bless you all for sharing during our time of bereavement.

~ The Family ~

Active Pallbearers William Chandler Stiff | Terrence Davis

Sammie Simmons, Jr. | Richard Simmons Michael Lacey | Darrius Lacey

Honorary Pallbearers Tyrone Swan | Christopher Robinson

Christopher George | Richard Griffin, Jr. Jamal Williams | Sammie Simmons, Sr

Patrick Rayburn | Michael Stiff

Interment Tye Cemetery Vaughan, MS

Professional Services Entrusted to Shaffer-Collins Funeral Home, Inc.

“Our Family Serving Your Community” 247 West Sixth Street

Yazoo City, Mississippi 39194 Office: (662) 746-3985

Sunrise: Sunset:

February 2, 1987 November 25, 2020

~ Reflections of Life ~

“Don’t think of me as gone away, my journey’s just begun. Life holds so many facets, this earth is but one.”

Temeka Delorse Lacey was born on February 2, 1987 to Angie L. Anderson and William Stiff, Jr. in Jackson, MS. She departed her earthly home November 25, 2020. She graduated from Yazoo County High School in 2005. She joined the U.S Army in 2006 where she deployed to South Korea. Temeka attended Magnolia Cosmetology School in Jackson, MS in 2017 where she became a licensed cosmetologist.

Preceding her in death were paternal grandfather: William Stiff, Sr. and maternal grandfather: Thomas Anthony Lacey. She leaves to cherish her memories; four children: Tekavian L. Johnson, Tekarian D. Johnson, Selah Grace McKee and Ivya Marie McKee; father: William Stiff, Jr. (Loretta) of Benton MS; mother: Angie Anderson (Linard) of Yazoo City, MS; sister: Whitley C. Stiff and brother: William C. Stiff, both of Madison MS; maternal grandmother: Lizzie Richardson and paternal grandmother: Delois Stiff, both of Benton, MS; and one niece: Aleigh C. Stiff. Temeka also leaves to cherish her memories; one step-sister: Kristen King; one step-brother: Richard Griffin; four special friends: Kedra, Gretta, Sydney and Regina; and a host of aunts, uncles and cousins.

DTemeka De�orse Lacey

~ Order of Service ~ Program Guide – Sister Curzettia Melvin

Processional .......................................................................................................................... Clergy & Family The Scripture Reading ..................................................................................................................................... Words of Comfort/Prayer............................................................................................... Rev. Curtis Gainwell Solo ............................................................................................................................... D’Avia Henry Peyton Resolution ...................................................................................... Yazoo County High School Class of 2005 Obituary..................................................................................................................................... Read Silently Solo ................................................................................................................................................................... The Eulogy ......................................................................................................... Evangelist Carolyn Jefferson Mt. Nebo M.B Church – Benton, MS

Shaffer-Collins Funeral Directors in Charge

Recessional ............................................................................................................. Clergy, Family & Friends

John 14:27

I am leaving you with a gift—peace of mind and heart. And the peace I give is a gift the world cannot give. So, don’t be troubled or afraid.

Don’t grieve for me, for now I’m free, I’m following the path God laid for me. I took his hand when I heard his call,

I turned my back and left it all. I could not stay another day,

To laugh, to love, to work, to play. Tasks left undone must stay that way,

I’ve found that peace at the end of the day. If my parting has left a void,

Then fill it with remembered joy. A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss, Ah, yes, these things too I will miss.

Be not burdened with times of sorrow, I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow. My Life’s been full, I savoured much,

Good friends, good times, a loved one’s touch. Perhaps my time seemed all too brief,

Don’t lengthen it now with undue grief. Lift up your heart and share with me, God wanted me now, He set me free.

~ Love Your Angel ~

DTemeka’s Final F�ig�t ~ Tributes of Love ~

My Bestfriend: We've been through so much together and I thought we had more time. I envisioned us sharing more memories...who would've thought you would leave me? All the love I had already, you definitely added to it abundantly. It’s so hard not asking but where do I go from here? Who do I call to reassure me that I have the dopest heart in human form?? If I go to the end of the world today, I won't have your hand to hold. It crushes me to know we won't experience your smile anymore or a chance to hear your laugh. So strong and so beautiful...our own personal Angel. Keep watching us Meek. I love you to infinity and my heart is surrounded in you.

L(live). I(In). L(love) baby… ~ Love Kedra ~

A sister is someone who loves you from the heart, no matter how much you argue you cannot be drawn apart.

She is a joy that cannot be taken away, once she enters your life, she is there to stay. A friend who helps you through difficult times, her comforting words are worth much more than dimes.

A partner who fills your life with laughs and smile, these memories last for miles and miles. When she is by your side, the world is filled with life, when she is not around, your days are full of strife. A sister is a blessing, who fills your heart with love, she flies with you in life with the beauty of a dove. A companion to whom you can express your feelings, she doesn’t let you get bored at family dealings.

Whether you are having your ups or downs, she always helps you with a smile and never frowns. With a sister you cannot have a grudge, she is as sweet as chocolate and as smooth as fudge.

Having a sister is not just a trend, it is knowing you can always turn to her, your best friend. ~ Love Your Twins, Whitley & William ~

Even though you are gone away,

Your love will always be here to stay. You touched our hearts with so many things.

God knew you were the one to save, He took you home to get some rest,

Even though we loved you best. Our hearts are filled with so much pain,

God loved you more, there was no shame. At this time we must let go.

Your memories we will keep a flow. Rest our dear cousin with peace of mind,

Your memories will live on through. ~ Love, CoCo ~

~ Tributes of Love ~

Missing you Yesterday, Today and Always No words we write can ever say, how much we love and will miss you every day,

As time goes by, the loneliness grows, how much we miss you, nobody knows. We think of you in silence and yet will forever speak your name.

But all we have are our memories and pictures in a frame. No one knows our sorrow. No one sees us weep.

But the love we have for you, is in our hearts to keep. We will never stop loving you, Temeka, we know we never will.

Deep inside our hearts, you are with us, STILL. Heartaches in this world are many, but ours are worse than any,

Our hearts still ache as we whisper low, we love you, Meka, and miss you so. The things we feel so deeply are often the hardest to say,

But we just can’t keep quiet anymore, so we’ll tell you anyway. There is a place in our heart, that no one can else can fill,

We love you so, our precious child, and we always and forever will. ~ Your Loving Parents, Linard and Angie ~

I see your teardrops falling. I hear you cry my name. I know you cannot see me, but I hold you just the same.

I watch as you lie abed as restless as can be. I hear your whispered words as you pray for dreams of me.

Every day for you is painful. Each breath, each step you take, but as the wise mom, I know a future you will make. I envelope you in my love as for me you used to do.

It's hard to see you in such pain. Forever the strong one's been you. Although our lives' journeys have bid us to be apart, I am with you, you are with me, always in our hearts.

We love you, Meka

~Daddy and Loretta ~

~ Tributes of Love ~

She tolerated out moods, Consoled our heartbreaks and disappointments,

Endured our ups and downs, Listened to our words confused by tears,

And just simply understood, For no other reason than because she loved us.

The years hold precious memories, But most of all they hold growth,

In a way, we grew up together Mom is our definition of a special person,

Fantastic, Exceptional, Unique, Enduring! She filled our lives with happiness

And sweet feelings that we will Carry in our hearts forever.

Love, Tekavian & Tekarian

Meka, “You never said I’m leaving, you never said goodbye.

You were gone before I knew it and only God knew why. In life I love you dearly, in death I love you still.

In my heart you hold a place that no one could ever fill. It broke my heart to lose you, you did not go alone,

For part of me went with you the day God called you home. “ Take your rest sweet Meka.

~ Love, Shauna ~

To my sweet Temeka

We can shed tears that she is gone or we can smile because she lived life on her own terms We can open our hearts to see all she has left behind (TK, Duke, Selah and Ivya)

Our hearts can be empty because we cannot see or touch her Or we can be full from the love she shared with everyone We can turn our back on tomorrow and live in yesterday

Or we can be happy for tomorrow because of her memories We can remember her and only that she is gone

Or we can cherish her memory and let it live within all of us We can cry and close our mind, be empty and turn our backs Or we can do exactly what she would want: smile, live, love and open our eyes to her lasting impression she left behind

Sweet Temeka, we will miss you more than you’ll ever know. Words could never say. ~ Love, Aunt Shelia, Uncle Micheal, Aunt Jackie, Aunt Cassandra, and Uncle Gary ~