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

Obituary For Ms. Tessia L. Day

Youngstown A homegoing celebration in honor of Tessia Loneille Day will be held Saturday, October 9, 2021 at 12pm at Highway Tabernacle, 3000 South Raccoon Road, Austintown, OH 44515. Tessia ascended to heaven on September 28, 2021 surrounded by her loving family. The family will receive friends Saturday, October 9, 2021 from 10-12pm at the church. Tessia fought a good battle with lupus and renal disease. She received a kidney transplant eleven (11) years ago following the death of her niece, Melesia Liann Day. She was born January 18, 1973 and raised in Warren, Ohio. She was the daughter of Thomas Lee Day, Sr., and Linda (Jerry) Martin. She was a 1991 graduate of South High School of Youngstown, Ohio, and received her B.A. in Political Science from Gannon University, Erie, Pennsylvania. Tessia made history at Gannon University by becoming the first African American “Student Body President”. Tessia was a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority. Tessia was a Christian believer in Jesus Christ. She was baptized at the age of eleven (11) at Eastside Church of Christ, Warren, Ohio. She frequented Believer’s Church in Warren, Ohio. Tessia worked at Dollar Bank/Chase Bank for numerous years. She currently was working as a “Parent Engagement Coordinator” at Chaney High School, Youngstown, Ohio. She was very passionate and dedicated to her work she performed for Chaney High School. Tessia ran around for everybody and took little time for herself. Tessia loved working at Chaney High School – she loved the kids and the parents, and could always be found on her phone making sure things worked out for everybody. Tessia’s favorite sayings were “At the end of the day, life is too short” and “One thing for certain, and two things for sure”…. Tessia loved to talk, but she was the keeper of secrets. Tessia loved to cook soul food - her specialties were macaroni and cheese and greens, but everybody loved her lasagna too. Tessia was all about family. Tessia leaves to cherish her memory her loving children, Lloya Sianni Hopkins and Liara Lynn Shabrae Hopkins, both of Youngstown; her parents, Linda & Jerry Martin of Youngstown and Donna Day of Warren, Siblings; Thomas Lee Day, Jr., Robert Lee (Adrian) Bankston, Theresa Lynn Day, Terra La-Shell (Joseph) Roper, Kortina Denise Martin, Erika Taylynn Day, Jay Day, Jr., Linda (Edward) Long, Grandmother; Julia Redd, of Warren; Godmother; Cheryl Walker, of Youngstown; her significant other, Lloyd Hopkins, Jr. of Youngstown, her her stepchildren, Willie Hopkins, Quintasia Hopkins, Lloyd Hopkins III, Lamar Hopkins-Bailey, Kendra Hopkins, Malik Mills; Her Bestfriends, Trina J. (Bill) Gardner, Belinda Elaine (Stephen) Flemings, her godchildren, grandchildren, nieces, nephews and a host of other relatives and friends. Tessia was greeted at Heaven’s Gates by her father, Thomas Lee Day, Sr., Grandparents, Willie C. (Cephonia) Day, Sr. & Willie C. (Mary) Day, Jr. and Arthur William (Anna) Redd, Sr., Arthur William Redd, Jr. and niece, Melesia Liann Day.

Guest Book

Theresa, I was so sorry to hear of the loss of your sister. My sincere condolences and prayers are with you and your family. I pray that God will comfort your hearts and give you that Peace that surpasses all understanding during your period of grief. Work family, Barbara

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Hopkins family you're in my prayers love cousin Carla.

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Tessia was a beautiful person inside and out. She was always smiling and a giving woman. I've been blessed to have known her.

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My deepest condolences & prayers to the family Tessia was such a beautiful & kind soul that will definitely be miss The Cottle Family

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My deepest and sincerest condolences to my soror Tessia's family. May you be comforted in the fact that Tessia was loved by so many people that she touched. Her laugh was infectious and she was a beautiful soul. She will forever hold a place in my heart and will truly be missed. Laura D.

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Prayers of comfort and peace to Tessia's family. Extra Strength to Tessia's beautiful daughters and Mother. Tessia was always a light...a beautiful Spirit and now an Angel to watch over us all.

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My sincere condolences to Tessia's family. I have so many hilarious memories from undergraduate, pledging Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc, and into adulthood. As we all know, Tessia always had a joke or something to make you smile or outright burst into laughter. Tessia, I will deeply miss your smile, your darting eyes as you told a story, and of course your laughter. I rejoice that now you get to make the angels smile in heaven. Lacresha Hall

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May God comfort and keep the family of my lovely, sweet sister of DST. Tessia was a light to the world that was always willing to help others. Although she is gone her light will continue to shine bright amongst the people she encountered. ❤️‍🩹❤️

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My deepest condolences to the family on my dear sweet Ms. Tessa Day. I had the privilege of not only working with her at Chaney, but befriending her beautiful soul. She will forever be remembered for her love of life and her beautiful daughters. RIH my dear friend! Julie Clark

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My prayers are with your family. I had the honor to get to know Tessia when she worked at Chase Bank in downtown Youngstown. Always a pleasure to talk with her. May the Good Lord be with all of you at this time. Rest in Peace Tessia Sheron Porrazzo

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My deepest condolences to the family! What an honor it was to have worked alongside this precious woman! Tessia was vibrant,funny, and passionate in helping others and serving at whatever capacity she was able to! Praying for strength and comfort during this very difficult time and deep loss! You're resting in the arms of Jesus Tessia; no more pain, sickness or tears, just love, joy and peace!

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Missing you my friend. Your friend Lynette Bentley Frost

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Tessia I will always remember the conversations and laughter we shared with one another. Coming into our office is hard knowing that you will no longer be sitting at your desk.RIP my friend. Lynette Bentley Frost Chaney High School PEC

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Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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