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Takirah Brown-Skelton Obituary

Takirah Leara Brown-Skelton

Feb 20, 2001 - Apr 9, 2023

Sandusky

Takirah Leara Brown-Skelton, 22, Sandusky, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, April, 9, 2023, at her home.

Takirah was born Feb. 20, 2001, in Sandusky, to Tangela (Samuel) Davis and Keevyn Skelton Jr. and graduated from Sandusky High School in 2019.

"Kira" as she was called, loved singing, rapping, dancing, being on social media, fashion, getting her nails done, and having a good time with her family and friends. She could always be found with a big smile on her face. She was previously employed at Sawmill Creek, Huron, and Victory Kitchen, Sandusky.

Takirah leaves to cherish her memory her parents, Tangela and Samuel Davis; father, Keevyn Skelton Jr.; siblings, Uncue (NeNe) Brown of Columbus, and Tykijajuan (TJ) Brown, Keyona (Eddie) Fleming, Iantha (Hyatt) Norrup, and Keevyn Skelton III, all of Sandusky; grandparents, Peggy and Keevyn Skelton Sr.; great-grandmother, Betty Churchwell; nine nieces and nephews, Adriel, Ashton, Ava, Ayden, Elliot, Kaliana, Karielle (Bella), Taiya, and Victoria, whom she loved dearly; and many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends who will all miss her very much.

She was preceded in death by her grandmother, Debra Churchwell; grandfather, Calvin Brown; great-grandmother, Betty Skelton; great-grandfather, William Churchwell; and uncle, Calvin Churchwell Sr.

Visitation will be 10 a.m. Saturday, April 22, 2023, until the time of Takirah's funeral at 12 p.m. at Ebenezer Baptist Church, 1215 Pierce St., Sandusky. Minister Howard Carr will officiate.

Those wishing to contribute to Takirah's memory may do so via her Gofundme.

Toft Funeral Home & Crematory, 2001 Columbus Ave., Sandusky, is handling arrangements.

Condolences may be made to the family by visiting toftfuneralhome.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Sandusky Register on Apr. 19, 2023.

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Cheryle Louis& Jonathan & Na'Jee

April 19, 2023

MY deepest condolences to Our family RIH Baby girl

Brittanya L Churchwell

April 18, 2023

Brittanya L Churchwell

April 18, 2023

Brittanya L Churchwell

April 18, 2023

My sweet Molly, losing you has truly left a huge hole in my heart. I love you and miss you so much already. I know you´re at peace and happy to be reunited with your grandma and I´m trying to hold on to that to get through this. Hug my aunt and my grandpa for me. I love you. Until we meet again.

Liliann Farrell

April 14, 2023

Takirah was always fun and happy she always made me smile all the time when I was down rip bestie

Crystal McClain

April 14, 2023

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Tayo

April 13, 2023

Rih

Cheryle Louis

April 12, 2023

MY deepest condolences to the family RIH Baby girl

Allaijah Churchwell

April 12, 2023

My sister , my cousin , always knew how to make somebody laugh & smile

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22

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Ebenezer Baptist Church

1215 Pierce St., Sandusky, OH

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22

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12:00 p.m.

Ebenezer Baptist Church

1215 Pierce St., Sandusky, OH

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