“THE LAST DANCE”
Act I
Da’Neisha LaShay “Dae Dae” Saulsberry was born on October 1, 2002, in Memphis, Tennessee, to David Lanier and Crystal Saulsberry. She confessed her hope in Christ at an early age. Da’Neisha attended Kirby High School, where she found a passion for sports. She worked for Kirby Pines Retirement Community, The Kroger Company, and she was an Entrepreneur; selling fashionable glasses and jewelry.
Act II
Dae Dae was loved not only by her family & friends; but all of humanity. She was known as a bright, charismatic, and multitalented young woman. She was known to her teachers as someone who was definitely willing to debate an issue. She shared with her instructors’ that she planned to be an Attorney.
Act III
She was an honors student at Kirby High School taking Dual Enrollment and Statewide Dual Enrollment credit classes, where she looked forward to graduating from Kirby High School’s Class of 2021. Dae Dae was a multi-sport, multi-letter winning athlete. She competed in basketball, soccer, cross country track, and volleyball, set to be Kirby High School’s Volleyball Team Captain; this upcoming season. She was a standout athlete, serving as part of a track state relay team in 2019 and a part of Kirby’s District Volleyball team this past school year.
The Last Dance
Da’Neisha leaves to cherish her memory, her mother, Crystal Saulsberry; father Daniel Lanier, Jr.; her siblings Cameron McQueen, Daviona Lanier, Dylan, and Dallas Saulsberry and Riley Ann Jones; her maternal great-grandmother Delois Crockett; her maternal grandparents; Beverly Ann Mason Reed and Horace Saulsberry; her paternal grandparents; Theresa Carter and David Lanier. She also leaves to cherish her memory four aunts; Jennifer, Horeshia, Freddrinker, and Starkeisha; two uncles; Terrence and Stephan. She leaves a special friend, DeQuarius Harris, and a host of cousins, friends, and other loved ones.
The Celebration of Life
Saturday, July 18, 2020 11:00 A.M.
Christ United Baptist Church
929 E. Raines Road • Memphis, Tennessee 38116
Pastor Percy M. Hunter
Dr. Steevon R. Hunter, Officiant
Musical Prelude
Processional...............................The Family of Da’Neisha Saulsberry
Scripture Reading:
Old & New Testament................................................Minister
Prayer.......................................................................Rev. Karen Wells
New Sardis Baptist Church, Associate Pastor
Musical Selection...................................Pastor Christopher Williams
Poem....................................................................Horesha Saulsberry
Expressions
(Respectfully, Three Minutes Please)
Marvell Porter, Principal
Jarvis Williams & Ja’Mya Craft
Davonia Lanier
Words of Comfort..................................................Patricia Campbell
Acknowledgements........................................................Toni Williams
Musical Selection...........................................Jo’Lynn Diggs-Massey
Eulogy..............................................................Dr. Steevon R. Hunter
Recessional
Georgia Avenue Baptist Church, Pastor
herished CMemories
LTributes oving
“Our Angel”
We are sending a dove to heaven with a parcel on it’s wings
Be careful when you open it, It’s full of beautiful things
Inside are a million kisses wrapped up in a million hugs
To say how much I miss you and to send you all my love.
We hold you close within my heart and there you will remain
To walk with us throughout our life
Until we meet again.
This sadness drowns me
This emptiness consumes my life
We were so happy
You were going to be my wife
You gave me wisdom in the lowest of places
You gave me faith in the darkest of days
You gave me peace no matter the race
You gave me love in multiple ways
You were an astonishing young woman in the making
Without you here, it is hard to breathe. Without you, I feel empty
I don’t know how I’m going to be able to do this thing called life without my other half we had so many plans and goals
Love your Mom & Dad
Writing this I still can’t believe you’re actually gone I’m missing you like crazy I love u bubba????
~Acknowledgement ~
The family of DA’Neisha Saulsberry, wishes to express our sincere appreciation and sincerely thank you for the many genuine acts of kindness, prayers, visits, calls, texts, comforting words, and much more. A special thank you to the entire Kirby High School family, Christ United Baptist Church, Kirby Pines Retirement Community and The Kroger Company. Thank you for sharing your most precious memories and anything you and your family have done to console our hearts. We are grateful for the love and support. Please continue to keep us in your thoughts and prayers.
Honorary Pallbearers
Terrell Stone
Calvin Saulsberry
David
