Octavia Nieshia Smith Memorial

Octavia Nieshia Smith

“Tay-Tay”

January 10, 1987- May 20, 2020

Octavia Nieshia Smith

“Tay-Tay”

Reflection of my beautiful baby girl, Octavia

Niesha Smith was born on January 10, 1987 to Octavia and her sister Nicole had a bond
the proud parents of Coloris Stephens and Wesley that no one could separate. Everybody knows
Smith Jr. in Compton California. To this union her brothers was her bodyguards and her extra
her brothers: Raeshawn Smith, James Harris Jr., bodyguards Manny and Marcus. Octavia loved to
Jose Hernandez, Jaylyn Smith and Jerry Jarman. help and do whatever she was able to do for anyone.
Sisters: Sharese Jarman, Octavia was the baby girl.
She was always by her mother’s side until the Lord
While growing up in Compton, Octavia called her home. Octavia always enjoyed herself in
attended Charles Drew Head Start where she life. She loved to watch good TV shows, movies and
was crowned first place in the beauty pageant Gospel videos on Sunday with the family. She loved
in her Head Start class. She also attended her mother’s home cooking snacks and smoothies
CUFSD, St. Timothy Christian School, LAUSD from home and Jamba Juice. You couldn’t tell her
and LBUSD. She graduated from Cabrillo High nothing about her fish she would eat fish every
School with honors. Octavia also took nursing day, especially the fish dinners Pastor Stanfield
and child care classes at Long Beach City College. used to make. Plus the fish dinners her cousin
Barbara used to bring and sneak into the hospital.

At an early age in her life she accepted the TayTay used to love to talk on the phone with her
Lord as her personal savior and was baptized in best friends: Valerie, Erika, Terrence and Harold.
the name of the father son and the Holy Ghost. She She was always sharing videos and pranks with
became a member of Morning Star Church of God them. On May 20, 2020 the Lord suddenly send
in Christ, later in life our family joined Fishers of his angel down to grab Octavia’s hand and said
Men Ministry. Octavia was a cheerful young lady my good and faithful servant job well done it’s now
who loved to hear funny jokes and pull pranks your time at the this time Octavia spread her wings
on family. She was known to tell you how she felt and flew with angels to meet her grandparents,
and did not mind speaking what was on her mind aunts , uncles, her stepfather (Demetrius Jarman),
at all times. She loved her music, games, social Godbrother (Bruce) and special friend (William
media activities, Facebook, Instagram and others. Belton) and a host of relatives and friends.

Octavia was A.K.A Lady Usher. Everyone Octavia leaves to cherish her memories and
knew that was her favorite singer and her biggest the loves of her life her mother Coloris Stephens,
crush. Octavia love to babysit her niece and Wesley Smith Jr., Raeshawn, James, Jose, Jaylyn and
her little cousins when needed or just on GP. Jerry, Sharese Jarman. One niece AlexisRae Smith,
TayTay had a special love for her little cousins: Grandmother Carolyn Saunders, Uncles: Terry and
Keishawn and Promysis. She loved her family Arthur Ray Stephens. Aunts: Cynthia, Tina, Faye,
and friends. Octavia had special love for her Carolyn, Mary, Regina and Debra, and Sonja.
one and only niece AlexisRae, which was her Special friends: The Stanfield Family and Hernandez
baby no matter what her parents said or did. Family. Two special people: Beatris and Shannan.
Godmother Sarah, Godsister Jessica, Godbrother
Lamont, Special cousins and a host of family.

Order of Celebration:

Scripture & Prayer ..........................................................................Asa Saunders

Musical Selection

Obituary ........................................................................................Marcus Totress

Remarks

Family & Friends (2 min)

Praise Dance (Take me to the king) ..........................................Yesenia Stephens

Video

Musical selection

Eulogy..........................................................................................Apostle Stanfield

Active Pallbearers: Honorary Pallbearers:

Terry Stephens Raeshawn Smith
Raeshawn Smith James Harris Jr.
James Harris Jr. Jose Hernandez
Jose Hernandez
Marcus Tottress Jaylyn Smith
Cameron Saunders Jerry Anderson
Terrion Stephens

In our Hearts Forever
“Tay-Tay”

Chell

“My Daughter Octavia Smith”

I look at you and I see my past, present
and future.

I see my little girl dressing up, covering
her face with make up.

I see you running in the garden, picking
flowers and bringing one to me.

I see that beautiful smile on your face,
and knowing in that moment the pride

of being your mother.
No matter how old you are, you will

always be my baby girl.
I am so proud of you and I will love you

with all my heart for all eternity.

Love always mom

“What my Aunt Teetee meant to me” “Letter To Heaven”
Aunts have no wands or wings
When tomorrow starts without you
So they work with wisdom, love and things And you’re not here to see
Having taking on this role, you loved
me right down to my soul If the sun should rise and find my eyes
You will be missed Filled with tears for you

Love Teetee Lover, I wish so much you wouldn’t cry
Alexisrae Smith The way I did today

While thinking of the many things
we didn’t get to say

I know how much you love me
As much as I love you

And each time I think of you
I know you’ll miss me too

When tomorrow starts without you
Don’t think we’re far apart

For every time you think of me
I’m right there in your heart
Love Shannan

“To our sister”
We loved you and you loved us

We fussed, we fought
Nobody said it was right
That’s how we got along
Our love is unconditional and strong
At times you wanted to be our mom
Even though you didn’t mean no harm
And we went through the storm
When you was near or far
We will look up toward heaven and see your star
Well remember the beautiful sister you are

Love Raeshawn and Jose

Ne’Cole

“Sister”
My best friend, my first daughter

We had an unbreakable bond
The love we had was never rare
Even though we live miles apart
We always bonded close at heart
We spent countless hours on the phone
Laughing until we started crying
We shared many secrets and other things
To losing you even though I’m feeling
Her and alone because you left me

God called his angel home
I’m feeling alone but God knows best

So go ahead and rest
For God knows best rest my baby until

We meet again...

Love you my angel your big sister/ twin

“Until we meet again”
Those special memories of you
Will always bring us a smile
If only we could have you back

For just a little while
Then we can sit and talk again

Just like we used to
You always meant so very much

And always will do too
The fact that you’re no longer here

will always cause us pain
But you’re Forever in our heart

Until we meet again

Love forever always,
James (Booch) & Bee

Acknowledgment:

Thank you for your prayers which has increased our faith by your words, which have encour-
aged our hearts: Your presence, which has given us arms to lean on. The thought of every card
And expression of kindness and sympathy added a touch of beauty. Because of your caring and
sharing you have made our burden much lighter. Please continue to pray for us, and may God‘s

blessing forever shine on each of you.

Repast will be at he home of Coloris Stephens
1022 Blossom Hill Dr
Corona, Ca 92880

Todd’s Memorial Chapel Pomona