We celebrate the life and memory of our beloved QuWantierra Deazia Jurnee Parisi, a vibrant and talented soul who graced us with her presence. Born in Youngstown, OH on October 26, 1994, QuWantierra departed from this world surrounded by her family at Mercy Health Hospital in Youngtown on March 7, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of creativity and independence.

While her time with us was brief, QuWantierra made an indelible impression upon those she met. Throughout her life, QuWantierra showcased her incredible varied talents with zest such as mastering carpentry, tackling roofing projects, catering & hospitality, and hairstylist – with a special gift for installing locs, twists, and braids. Her dedication and skill in the haircare industry truly set her apart as a self-employed image consultant. Her contributions and spirit will forever live on in the hearts of her peers and patrons.

QuWantierra will always be cherished by her family, including her mother Krystyna Shorter, father Gregory Parisi, siblings Malcolm Shorter, Amanda Clinkscale, and Chris Sharp, as well as her grandmother Shirley Parisi. She also leaves to embrace shared memories with her fiancé Michael Austin, Jr. and a score of relatives and friends.

As she approached the gates of Heaven, she was greeted by her brothers Gregory Parisi and Damon Sims, grandmother Rita Harris, grandfather Samuel Shorter, and great-grandfather Anthony Parisi.

Though we grieve her loss, we choose to celebrate the remarkable life she lived and the joy she brought to all who knew her. QuWantierra's memory will continue to inspire us, and her legacy will forever shine brightly in our hearts.

Let us gather with hearts open to honor her memory and bid farewell to a cherished soul. A celebration of the life of QuWantierra Deazia Jurnee Parisi will be held with reverence and love. On Wednesday March 20, 2024, at the break of noon, a funeral service will grace the sacred halls of the Jaylex Event Center, 2110 Glenwood Avenue, in remembrance of her essence and spirit. Evangelist Carla Lee will serve as the officiant and celebrant.

Prior to this solemn gathering, a public viewing and family visitation will unfold at 11:00 am. The final farewell will commence with a burial interment at the hallowed grounds of Belmont Park Cemetery, 3346 Belmont Ave, Youngstown, OH 44505, where QuWantierra will find eternal repose alongside the echoes of her legacy.

The beloved family of QuWantierra Deazia Jurnee Parisi elected to entrust the Ministry of Comfort & Care and After-Care Arrangements to the J. E. Washington Funeral Services, 2234 Glenwood Ave., Youngstown OH 330.782.8500

Do not judge a biography by it’s length,

Nor by the number of pages in it.

Judge it by the richness of it’s contents

Sometimes those unfinished are among the most poignant

Do not judge a song by it’s duration

Nor by the number of it’s notes

Judge it by the way it touches and lifts the soul

Sometimes those unfinished are among the most beautiful

And when something has enriched your life

And when it’s melody lingers on in your heart

Is it unfinished?

Or is it endless?