J.E. Washington Funeral Services, Inc. - Youngstown

Obituary For Ms. Tuere M. Thompson McElroy

A homegoing celebration in honor of Ms. Tuere M Thompson McElroy will be held Saturday, February 29, 2020 at 10:30 am at the Jaylex Event Center in Youngstown, OH. Ms. McElroy was called home to be with the Lord on February 20, 2020 in Youngstown, OH. She was born August 20th 1973 to Charlie Thompson and Beverly Kellie Lockett.

She was a 1992 graduate of The Rayen High School and attended Choffin Career Center. She was employed at the Ohio State Penitentiary. In July of 1994 she married Eric McElroy and to this union three children were born.

Tuere loved clothes and shoes and more shoes! She spent her spare time reading and writing in her journal. People who knew her would say "she was a good listener and Very easy to talk to". She enjoyed spending time with her children and adored her only grandchild. She leaves to cherish her memory her mother, Beverly Lockett; her children, Brittanni McElroy Eric McElroy Jr. Maurice McElroy all Of Youngstown, OH; her granddaughter, Naliyah Cornwell; her siblings, Demetrius Lockett of Youngstown, OH, Lamont Sapp of Columbus,OH, Alfonso Lockett Jr. Of Buffalo N.Y,TandaLaya Thomas, Cassandra Moore both of Columbus OH; her aunts, Minister Minnie R. Thompson Taylor, Sylvera Greene, Tracey Benson, Lillian Palmer Brenda Kellie all of Youngstown, OH; her uncles, Ralph Kellie, Willie L. Kellie, Mark McElroy and Velmon McElroy; a host of cousins other relatives including her stepmother,Zan Thompson. She was preceded in death by her father, Charlie Thompson who passed away in 2016. The family will receive friends Saturday from 9:30-10:30am at the Jaylex Event Center. Interment will be in Tod Homestead Cemetery

Guest Book

Me and my family sends our prayers and love and condolence to you and your family I'm so sorry for your loss I love yall Kimberly Gilmore family

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Aunt Tuere I love you and I'll miss you . May you forever rest in heaven and watch over us - Chazity

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When I first came to Youngstown with my husband (mouse). You were the first one to reach out to me. Treated me just like a sister. We've kept in touch thru social media throughout the years. Second time we Brought our children for the reunion and they loved you. I can say that I will definitely miss your kindness. I know that our GOD had better plans for you. But down here on this land so many will miss you. R. I. H my sister. Elicia Townsend

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Sis, you were definately loved and will be missed by all of us. Love Lamont RIH...

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Gone too soon sisbut I know your in a better space and better place! R.I.H. God got you! Go miss that quirky laugh Love you sis Tanda

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