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Obituary For Phedeicia Jashan Tolmaire
Phedeicia Jashan Tolmaire was called home to glory on July 16, 2021 at Egleston Children’s Hospital, Decatur,GA. Phedeicia, affectionately known as “DeeDee”, was born on July 30, 2008 to Courtney Tolmaire and Mark Payne in Decatur, GA.
Phedeicia accepted Christ as her Lord and Savior and united with the Arbor Grove Baptist Church, LaGrange, GA. She was involved in several of the church’s plays and enjoyed serving with the youth department.
She currently was a student at Long Cane Middle School, where she was an outstanding student. She was a member of the Science Club and aspired to be an attorney. DeeDee was committed to excellence in being a student athlete. She was a member of the cross country meet, and was a member of the basketball team.
Her radiant smile would lighten up the room. Her enjoyable personality was a plus. She enjoyed laughing and talking with her classmates and friends. There was never a dull moment when she was around.
She was preceded in death by her two grandfathers, Charles Tolmaire Sr., and Norvall Graves; grandmother, Barbara J. Payne, and one brother, Marquis Payne.
She leaves to cherish her memories: her mother Courtney Tolmaire; her father, Mark Payne (Bethany); a grandmother, Gaynell Tolmaire; ten siblings, Phileicia Tolmaire, Phoneicia Tolmaire, Maranda Tolmaire, Britney Alexander, A’Ja Payne, Brandon Payne, Mark Tolmaire, Brian Payne, and Alijah Payne; two uncles, Charles Tolmaire Jr. and Gerard Graves; three aunts, Kimberly Miller, Melinda Tolmaire, and Danielle Tolmaire, a host of cousins; other relatives and friends.
A Celebration of Love Service will be held at 1:00 p.m. ET, Friday, July 23, 2021 at the New Life Deliverance Church, LaGrange, GA with Pastor Brenshell Willis serving as the Eulogist and Evangelist Elijah Griggs, officiating.
Public Viewing will be held on Thursday, July 22, 2021 from 2:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. at the M. W. Lee Mortuary.
Funeral Arrangements are entrusted to M. W. Lee Mortuary of West Point, GA.
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Sorry for your loss we are praying for the family.sending our love! Chris & Tinnicia
Praying for the family. Phedeicia was a sweet girl. I remember having her when her teacher was out. Rest on baby girl.
Courteney, I am praying for the entire family. Always remember the memories and hold them in your heart. She was a beautiful young lady with a smile that can brighten everyone's spirit.I love you guys and I'm here for you. Love, Shelley
To Courtenay and family. Brenda and Eugene Clay and family express our deepest condolences on the loss of your baby. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you always. May God Bless you. 🙏
The Parrish family express deepest sympathy. My daughter, MacKenzie was very close with Phedeicia. They called her PT. They would text and talk all day. She ran cross country with my daughter. May she rest in peace sweet child.
Sending my prayers and condolences to the family may God continue to give you peace and understanding
Sheree Lovelace
My heart was broken when I learned of Phedeicia's passing. When I came to know the Tolmaire family, Phedeicia had just lost her position as the baby of the family to Mark. I remember talking to her one day and her telling me that her name was "Cupcake". From that point forward, I always called her "Cupcake".
"Cupcake" had a smile that could & would brighten any day and the personality to match. No matter when I saw her, she was always smiling. I can still see her smiling face now. She was always the same sweet, mild-tempered, smiling child no matter when I saw her. She never changed.
To the family, I wish to express my sympathy. Courteney, Mark, Pheneicia, Pheleicia, Mark, Maranda, Ms. Gaynell, please know that you are in my prayers. Rely on Jehovah God and the strength that he provides. There isn't a right or wrong way to grieve. We all grieve differently. At times like this, I have found comfort in the Bible. Two scriptures come to mind, and I know that they will help you too.
Psalms 55:22 says "Cast thy burden upon the LORD, and he shall sustain thee". Romans 15:5 "God of patience and consolation". I will continue to pray for your family.
Erica T.
"Cupcake " 🧁
R.I.P. SWEETHEART AMEN.....
I had the pleasure of teaching Phedeicia at summer camp in June. Her smile was so bright and a joy. I remember her taken charge of group's STEM's activity which lead them to doing well because of her idea. I pray for the family's strength. Phedeicia is well again and with our Lord. I'm sure she was welcomed into the Kingdom with open arms. Her memory will live on with so many at LCMS.♥️
Phadeicia was such a sweet young lady. Such a pleasure to have known her (since 1st grade). She will always be in my memory. Always remember Jesus words at John 5:21, 28, 29.
May you all find comfort in knowing that soon God promise to do away with death, sorry and pain (Rev. 21:3,4).
Blessed be . . . the Father of tender mercies and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our tribulation."—2 Corinthians 1:3, 4. May you allow HIM to comfort you.
Phedeicia was a joy and a delight with so much love to give. I am so thankful that she was in my class in the 5tn grade at Ethel Kight. She was a wonderful student and a beautiful friend to all. Her smile is one I'll never ever forget. She impacted many and left a beautiful legacy. I am heartbroken over her passing but I know God's ways are higher than ours. I pray for His peace that passes all earthly understanding to comfort all who knew her, especially her family.
I can just see her worshipping at church. I remember taking her to kids camp and watching her be loved on by the staff their as well as enjoying the chapel services. She came alive that week of camp. She had the brightest smile that melted bad days away. I am so thankful to have gotten to know her and be her children's pastor when I had that chance. Phedeicia is a great example of how to never let the hard things in life to steal your joy. I love the Tolmaire and Payne family. I appreciate you for sharing this angel with us. If you need anything, we are here for you.
Love, Matthew and Brittany Karr (Mr. Matt)
Couurtnay I'm hurt at my hurt right now! Please let me know what I can do for you all. I'm at a loss for words. Please let me know what I can do to assist you all. Please give my love to all your family including all of her siblings and uncles and most importantly you her mother. We love you and please take care
My condolences to her family. She was a joy to talk to. RIP precious girl! 🙏🏾❤
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