EBONE’ ARIEL CHAVIS, 36, peacefully slept into eternal rest on Wednesday, October 16, 2024. Ebone’ was born on July 22, 1988, in High Point, NC to Stephany Steed-Chavis and Rory Chavis.
Ebone’ was preceded in death by her maternal grandmother, Carol L. Steed; uncle, Johnny Steed, Jr.; aunt, Sandra Allen.
Ebone’ lived with a vibrant burst of light and joy to all who knew and loved her. Ebone’s spirit was filled with motivation, education, inspiration, wisdom, and knowledge to uplift Romero, her family, friends, and community-at-large. Ebone’ met no strangers as she lived her life freely and welcomed all to join her zealous living.
Ebone’ was raised in the Baptist faith and was baptized at an early age at Mount Vernon Baptist Church.
Ebone’ was employed with the United States Postal Service for more than a decade.
Ebone’ attended and graduated from T. Wingate Andrews High School and received her Diploma with the Class of 2006, where Ebone’ was recognized for many academic achievements, including being named twice as Who’s Who in American High Schools. As an extension of her family’s education legacy and her mother’s diligent encouragement and support to be a life-long learner, Ebone’ continued her pursuit of higher education at North Carolina Central University, majoring in Textiles and Fashion Design. Ebone’ garnered her family’s legacy and demonstrated her leadership skills throughout her life educating Romero, her family, her friends, and anyone who listened.
Ebone’s greatest achievement, Romero Idris Chavis (Ro), was born on August 25, 2016. Ebone’ embraced and owned Motherhood with style and grace.
Ebone’ developed numerous life-long bonds and friendships with classmates, co-workers, and associates near and far. Ebone’ impacted many lives with her supportive and encouraging words to others. Ebone’s gift of dialogue and ability to engage others in conversation, launched her Podcast, “The MouthPiece” on November 8, 2017, to extend her authentic self and invite others in the expansion of her platform of powerful and effective words of wisdom.
Ebone’ leaves to cherish her life and legacy, her pride and joy, son, Romero Chavis; mother, Stephany; father, Rory; three brothers, Rory, Cory, and Zephanijah (Mary); one sister, Yakira; paternal grandparents, Glenn and Gladys Chavis; maternal grandfather, Johnny Steed Sr.; uncles, Trey Chavis, and Jahmal Bey (Dallas, TX); special aunts Christie, Lorraine, Penny, “Tab”, Treva, and Vanessa; godmother, Devona; best friend-sister, Tierra; several great-aunts, cousins, nieces, nephews, and other family and friends.
Ebone’s life legacy is embedded in our hearts and souls, and we will carry her memory until “we meet again.”
Funeral service will be held Saturday, November 2, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. at Mount Vernon Baptist Church, with Bishop Orrick Quick officiating. Interment will follow at Carolina Biblical Gardens. The family will receive friends at the church from 12:30 p.m. until 1:00 p.m.
Final arrangements are entrusted to Phillips Funeral Service, Inc.
🙏🏾 for the entire family! Even when it doesn't feel or seem right...we are still going to trust God! Step,know that God has her and she is now one of your guardian angels. Continously 🙏🏾 for you and the rest of the family. 💜💜💜 Love, Alwana and Family💜
The entire Chavis family we the Butler family send our condolences to you at a time such as this. Sending hugs and prayers for Strength. Gone but never forgotten. Ebone will truly be missed. Anne Butler
Prayers and condolence's to the family. Fly High Ebone' 🕊️🕊️
My prayers and condolences go out to the Chavis family. Ebone will be truly missed. I will always cherish our conversations. GOD has truly gained a beautiful ANGEL.❤️❤️❤️❤️
My wife and i would like to send our sincerest condolences to you and your family during this difficult time. our prayers are with you and your family. Love Aaron and Annette Smith
Praying for the Chavis Family From the Witherspoon Family and the Rorie Family 💔😂🙏💯🦬🎭🧴🧤💯💪🍒🧩🥨
To the Chavis family our thoughts and prayers are with the family. Neil and Virginia McLean and Nicole McLean Moore
To the Chavis family our thoughts and prayers are with the family. Neil and Virginia McLean and Nicole McLean Moore
My deepest condolences to the family. May God send his comfort and strengthen your family in this very trying time. I will be sending prayers up to the most high on your behalf.
There are no goodbyes.....I love you cuz and see you later ❤️
Sending our Heartfelt Condolences to the Chavis Family.May God give you strength, comfort and Peace during this difficult time. Hillian Family
I love you so much cousin! I will miss you -Lakiyah
RIP Praying for the Family love always Desiree.Boulware ,❤❤❤
My deepest condolences to the Chavis family at this difficult time, may you all feel the comfort and strength from Jehovah God, Sarah & Jerry Broadie
Praying your strength in the Lord in this season. May God cover you all and give you a peace that passes all understanding in Jesus name Amen love Michelle McBee-Mitchell & Family
My condolences to the family keeping you in my prayers during this difficult time. Ebone and I met in college she was fill with laughter and good spirits she will be truly missed a lot. -Carmen Christian
PRAYERS AND CONDOLENCES TO THE CHAVIS FAMILY REST IN GODLOVING PRESENCE DEAR ANGEL EBONE. ROBIN KENNEDY AND FAMILY
My heart goes out Stephanie,Roo,Fat, and Cory, with heartfelt sympathy to all at this sad time. We will continue to keep everyone lifted in prayer.
Love, Nap, Joseph and Jalen
Sleep with the Angels my friend! Praying for your son and family strength. Love Kim Justice
To the entire Chavis family we the Baker & Hoke family send our condolences to you at a time such as this. We will keep praying for your family. God has taken another Angel away Ebone will truly be missed. Tim, Debra, Ra'shaun Baker, Bobby Hoke
Loretta Barber
Thank you so much Stephany for sharing your baby girl with me. I'm truly going to miss her. Continued prayers for you, her brothers and most certainly her son, Romero. Rest well Eb...I LOVE YOU. Sincere Condolences, Devona Feimster
Sending my condolences and prayers to the family keeping you all in my prayers and God give you all the strength to get through this difficult time RIH Ebony🕊️🙏🕊️😇🕊️ Sharon Green and Family
So very saddened by this loss. Hugs and prayers to Stephanie, Fat and Cory and all those who love her. Cassandra B. Durham
Stephanie, Sending our prayers & deepest condolences to you and your family this difficult during this time. Darius (HotRod) & Traci Jones
To the family and everyone who's life Ebone has touched, may God's Grace and Mercy comfort you during this time of sadness. God is just a prayer away and he's a on time God. Trust him. Much love. Tammie Steele Warren and the Steele family
To Stephanie and the Chavis family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you always. God's love and grace are with you during this difficult time. We are truly sorry for your loss. We love you and are here to help in any way we can. Love Kim and Doug Jackson
Stephanie dear, I'm so very sorry... My grieved heart goes out to you and yours. And I'm praying in the name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior, even as I compose this message to you, that our Heavenly Father will comfort the hearts of you and your family; and that He will Bless each of you in the loving way that only He can, now, and in the days and years to come. With Love, Melanie Boyd Jones.
We're sending our deepest Condolences 💐 and Prayers 🙏🏽 to the families. May God give you strength during this difficult time & all the days ahead. Such a sweet & beautiful young lady. She's gained her wings & will never be forgotten for she'll live forever in our hearts and precious memories. Fly High Baby Girl 🕊️❤️🕊️❤️🕊️❤️🕊️❤️🕊️❤️🕊️❤️🕊️❤️John & Vickey McCullough
To the Chavis Family,
Our sincere condolences and prayers. Please cherish Eboni's memories. Love,
Rosalyn Gilmer- Flanagan and Gilmer Family
My deepest sympathy and prayers to the family of an ANGEL
Eboneeeeeee. Such a great soul gone too soon. Sending our condolences to your family. - Love Kiera and the Entire Burke Family
Stephanie I'm praying for you and your boys this is hard. Such a sweet girl.
Sending Heartfelt Prayers and Condolences to the Chavis Family, We are so sorry to hear about the passing of Ebone. We pray that God will give you all comfort and strength, in the days to come. Love from Angel and the entire Mcbee Family.
My precious little cousin. I have many memories of you and Alexander McQueen when you was 2 yrs old and he was one month and you wanted to hold the baby and you were a baby yourself. You said I ain't no baby I'm a big girl. We had to let you hold him. I will miss your big heart and loving soul! RIP little cousin. Love you Annette
Sending prayers and condolences to the family that God will comfort and strengthen you today and days ahead love Rosa Linton Ervin
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