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Tyszu (Tosha) Lynell Smith, 34, died on September 24, 2005. She was born July 24, 1971 in Kansas City, Kansas.
She received her education in the Kansas City, Kansas School Distrct, graduating from J.C. Harmon High School in 1989, and later attending Kansas City Kansas Community College and Ottawa University.
During her time in high school and college, Tyszu participated in track and basketball .
She was a member of the track relay team in high school, and to this day, they hold the record at J.C. Harmon for the 400 and 800 meter relay.
Tyszu grew up in Free Church of God in Christ, where she learned to play the piano.
She also spoke at various churches in the area.
Some of her hobbies included reading, drawing, playing basketball, going to movies, and taking road trips with her daughter.
She was employed as an Administrative Assistant at AutoZone and a Shift Manager at Godfather’s Pizza.
She was preceded in death by her maternal grandfather, Richard Davis, her beloved uncle, Richard L. Davis, Jr., and stepfather, Samuel Yates.
She leaves to cherish her loving memory her daughter, ShaKayla Smith of Kansas City, KS; her mother, Barbara Yates of Kansas City, KS; her father, Grelling Smith of Pompano Beach, FL; two sisters, Tabitha Smith of San Diego, CA and Tamika (Kendon) McClaine of Kansas City, KS; grandparents, Geneva (George) Williams of Kansas City, KS and Catherine Russell of Pompano Beach, FL; six aunts, Vernell (George) Bates and Florea Davis of Kansas City, KS, Alfreda Reid of Pompano Beach, FL, Josie Bell Smith of Deerfield Beach, FL, Rosezena (George) Brown of Palm Bay, FL, Agnes Ferguson of Margate, FL, Orentiel (Arnold) Fields of Ft. Lauderdale, FL, Sybil Ann (Robert) Perry of Ft. Pierce, FL; seven uncles, Jerry (Wanda) Davis and Roger (Roxanne) Davis of Kansas City, KS, Reginald (Sheree) Davis of Brookfield, WI, Rick Davis of Thornton, IL, Allen Knight of Erie, PA, Rudolph (Marilene) Knight of Lilburn, GA; Joseph (Cassandra) Ferguson of Pompano Beach, FL, a nephew, Kendon (“Deuce†?) McClaine II, a niece, Kennedy McClaine, and a host of cousins, co-workers, and friends.
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Bobbie Braden (Byrd)
It is sad that she had to pass at such a young age.I can remember that she was always a comedian and very good student. She always found a way to make people smile and forget the bad things.
She really liked sports such as basketball and track. I remember her sayig that she wanted to be a pro basketball player.
John Taylor
I ran track with Tosha. She was fast,awesome and cool has hell! I didn't know she was gone and I know she will be missed. God Speed..Kenya Davis (Davis)
Although we were not close in school, after we graduated and had our daughters Tosha and I became very close even sitting on my front porch with our daughters running wild talking about God, life, rising our daughters by ourselves and men. Tosha thanks for all the good times and advice. I think about ShaKayla all the time and I always pray for her. I know you are in heaven looking down on us so we are going to make sure we pull this 20 year reunion off for you because I know you would be here with us now supervising (smile)! God Bless your family. I'll always keep your daughter in my prayers.Melissa Chambers
"Tosha" I think about you all the time. Even so it makes me sad to even type this now in memory of you, but I realize you are in a better place. Guess what! were finally getting this 20th reunion together. It was the dedication of Liz, Jeff, Brian and Kenya to get others motivated such as them to get this up and rolling. Oh, I wish you was here so I can hear you laugh or prehaps even crack a smile like you always do. I really miss you! and I think about you often. I think about my life. I truly miss you Tos but I know you were call home to plan our reunion in heaven as we will meet again. Love ya! Many continue blessings to your family and daughter. In the meantime, the class of 89 will do whatever necessary to make sure this reunion go as planned no matter what, and I know you are right beside us making sure it goes....