Ms. Tyrika Evon McClain, 27, peacefully transitioned from earthly life to everlasting life on March 15, 2023. She was born on July 1, 1995, in High Point, N.C., the daughter of Annette Hardaway and Tyrone McClain. Her grandparents, Otis and Leona Durant and Richard and Priscilla McClain preceded her in death.

Tyrika graduated from Southwest High School, High Point, NC, in 2014. After high school, she pursued her education and obtained a degree in Phlebotomy and was working on her second degree.

She was employed at Matcor Metal Fabrication, Inc, Lexington, NC. At an early age, Tyrika became a member of High Point Deliverance Center/Greater International Deliverance Ministries under the leadership of Apostle Frank Smithy, Pastor, and Apostle Dwayne M. Simms.

Tyrika was a Diva in her own way. She was a loving, caring, friendly and outgoing person. She loved styling hair and participating in the latest glamours fashion and style trends. In her leisure, she enjoyed painting pictures and spending quality time with family and friends. Though her physical presence will no longer be with us, we are yet comforted that her spiritual presence will remain with us and will be our comfort, strength, and support.

Tyrika is survived by her mother, Annette Hardaway; father, Tyrone McClain; grandmother, Okarita Durant; fiancé, Trison Barton; four sisters; one brother; four aunts and uncles and a host of cousins, and friends.

Funeral service will be held Saturday, April 1, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. at Phillips Funeral Service Chapel. Interment will follow at Guil-Rand Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at the chapel from 12:30 p.m. until 1:00 p.m.

Final arrangements are entrusted to Phillips Funeral Service, Inc.