Mrs. Niya M. Ware was born July 15, 1976 in Saginaw, Michigan, the daughter of Aaron Arthur, Sr. and Ladine Grant. She completed her life’s journey on Friday, May 8, 2020 at the age of 43 years.
Niya gave her life to the Lord at an early age and attended Messiah Missionary Baptist Church. She was a student at Saginaw High School and a graduate of Ruben Daniels Lifelong Learning Center, “Class of 1997”. Early in her career, Niya worked for Head Start and took amazing care of her son Christian. She then went on to take care of senior citizens and special needs clients as a home health aide.
Niya enjoyed living life to the fullest and loving people unconditionally. She was a beautician and one of Saginaw’s best. She had many hobbies that she enjoyed: journaling, painting, drawing, fishing and cooking. Two things she did all the time was be a fashionista and a diva. Our beloved wife, mother, daughter, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend will truly be missed, always remembered and always loved.
Niya was preceded in death by her son, Christian Wilkes; father, Aaron Arthur Sr.; sister, Tiora T. Johnson, Latina Arthur McClain; brothers, Alonzo Arthur Nickleberry, Torry George; grandparents, Matthew and Mildred Jones, Aaron Sr. and Rosilee Arthur; father and mother-in-law, William L. Jr. and Patricia C. Davis-Ware.
She leaves precious memories with her spouse, Devon K. Ware; two children, Daniel Snead, Jr. (Chamika), Ja’Nazzia Wilkes (AJ); grandchildren, Jae’Den West, Selena Rodriguez, Daniel Snead; mother, Ladine Grant; sisters, Latramese Jones, Sentaria Johnson, Shomiona Johnson, Buqueonia Johnson, Anita Arthur Chester, Aretha Arthur Anderson, Autrola Arthur Washington, Rhema Arthur; brother, Aaron Arthur Jr.; many nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, and friends, including special friends LaKeeshia Taylor-Currin, Thelma Simmons, Tamicka Peterson and Brenda Davis-Sherley.
The family would like to express special thanks to our family, friends and everyone who offered kind words, prayers and flowers and condolences, Covenant Harrison 6th Floor ICU Nurses, Ivan E. Phillips and the Staff of Paradise Funeral Chapel.
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