Sha-Derika Weldon

Obituary For Sha-Derika Weldon

In profound sorrow we announce the passing of Miss Sha-Derika Monay Weldon. It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Sha-Derika Monay Weldon, who left us on August 24, 2024. Born on May 5th, 2005. Monay was a bright light in the lives of those who had the privilege of knowing her. Monay, as she would tell us all to call her, came into our lives through foster care, and from the moment she arrived, her presence enriched our family in ways words cannot fully express. Monay brought unparalleled joy and an inspiring strength that touched everyone around her. Her infectious smile, resilient spirit, and the love she gave will be deeply missed. Her love for artistic expression was seen through songwriting, playing the guitar, acting, and painting. She had just auditioned for the Midtown High School play the week before her transition. Monay had built a web of friendships that would help keep her grounded like Instagram group calls with Latravius Grier, and Donald Weems. She would light up with joy when it was time to get on the phone with them. She attended @Promise Center Metropolitain and Our Lady of Lourdes Teen Sunday School. She could always be seen via Facebook traveling with her bonus mom, brothers, and dog Max to museums, national landmarks, theme parks, the Hollywood Walk of Fame, colleges, and universities. Monay had begun this high school year off by volunteering for the back-to-school bash with IATSE 479 DEI Committee collecting her hours of community service. She had attended her first pep rally, and prom during the 2024 school year and was looking forward to attending the upcoming homecoming game and dance. Monay was actively attending weekly sessions of The Atlanta Thrive Parenting Fellowship where she would learn about how to advocate for her educational services within her school. Her favorite teachers she would speak about were Mr. Hunt, Mrs. Ellis, Mr. Wells, and Nurse Scurry. Monay loved school and looked forward to one day working with children with disabilities. She never met a stranger and would go out of her way to accommodate others. Monay is survived by bonus mom Sechita "Shay" McNair, biological mom Shani Allen, biological dad Kendall Nesbit, Aunt Paulette Nesbit, sisters Nyasia Weldon, and Tegan Mclaughin, brothers Farrell Horton, Keyon Nesbit, Donterri Nesbit, Jevavia Nesbit, Zeric Nesbit, Jayden Nesbit, niece Brooklyn Mack bonus brothers Elias Washington, Derrick McNair-White, Malachi McNair-Nesbitt, who cherished every moment spent with her. We are profoundly grateful for the time we had and the lessons Monay taught us about love, perseverance, and the true meaning of family. She was a true epilepsy warrior.

A viewing will be held on September 6th, 2024 from 12 noon until 6 pm at Grissom Clark Funeral Home 227 East Lake Drive SE Atlanta, GA 30317 A memorial service to honor [Sha-Derika Monay Weldon will be held on September 7th, 2024 in Atlanta, GA at 11 am. Repass 1 pm to 4 pm at 626 Dekalb Ave SE 5th floor.

Charlotte, NC Service will be held on September 11th, 2024 at 11 am quiet hour and service starts at 12 pm Christ Tabernacle Charlotte 312 Tom Hunter Rd, Charlotte NC 28213. Burial at Beatties Ford Memorial Gardens 8604 Cliff Cameron Dr Charlotte, NC 28269. Repass To be announced

Flowers are welcomed, and Sechita "Shay" McNair requests donations be made to the Sha-Derika Monay Weldon Gofundme page and or directly to the Grissom Funeral home so to assist with Monay's burial.

We find solace in knowing that Monay is now at peace. Her memory will forever remain a source of strength and inspiration to all who knew her. Rest in peace, sweet Mo. You will always be loved and remembered.