Ta'Marea Shenille Steward

Ta’ Marea Shenille Steward was born February 21, 1995, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Saginaw, Michigan.

Ta’Marea enjoyed vacationing, spending time with family and friends, and shopping, with shoes being her soft spot. She was adored by many, had many friends, and was known for her loyalty and trustworthiness. Her smile always warmed a room, and her laughter was infectious. Ta’Marea had many nicknames like “Mary, Yae,” and even while playing basketball she was referred to as “Microwave” because on the court she “heated things up!” Ta’Marea was a graduate of Saginaw High School Class of 2013 and went on to pursue an associate degree from the University of Phoenix, majoring in Business Health Administration. She was 9 classes away from completion of requirements to receive a Bachelor of Business Administration degree. Ta’Marea aspired to be an entrepreneur, creating a fashion line, and designing her first shirt in memory of both her late brother TJ, and cousin Ne Ne. Ta’ Marea was a member of Daniel’s Den Ministries since 2008 where she enjoyed praise, worship, and fellowship.

On July 31, 2021, Ta’Marea passed away unexpectedly at the age of 26 years. She leaves to cherish her memory her father, Tamaris Steward Sr.; mother, Tiffany Shenille Owens; one brother, Tamareyon Steward; one sister, Ta’ Miya Steward; grandparents, Luther Myles, Faye Steward, James and Kathryn Owens; great-grandmother, Addie Mae Owens; two special aunts, Latasha Owens, Tangela Owens, aunts, Sabrina (Mark) Scott, Sophia (Ray) Hatchett; five uncles, James Owens Jr., James (Catrina) Cannon, Willie Cannon, Saxdon Miller and Thomas McKinley; many other relatives and friends who were dear to her heart including special cousins,Twylena, Tyani, Tamyracle, Quintasia, Jalen, Dominque, Deshone, Breanna, June Bug, Jaidah, and Tylan; special friends, Veronica Perkins, Darius Steele, Andre Thomas, Terrence Parks, Ke’Ohnna McKnight, Samiyah Green, Gregory “Nuper" Hayes and Darrion Robinson, “Godfather” Anthony Sangster, godmothers, Tiffany Bell and Tyraunda Reed.

She was preceded in death by her great-grandparents, Willie R. Owens, Booker T. and Rosa Jackson, and Roberta Lewis; brother, “TJ’ Steward, Jr., special cousin, Tonquinisha “Ne Ne” McKinley, a host of aunts, uncles, and cousins.

The family would like to thank Pastor and Co-Pastor Taurus and Darlene Simpson of Daniel’s Den Ministries and the entire church family that lifted them up in prayer along with family and friends.