Thank you Ms Shay for preparing a wonderful story for my mother. I think you captured her light and humor beautifully. Im sorry I wasnt able fit in your eulogy

For Tina

Hello everyone Im Shay. I worked with Tina at Kindercare Centennial. First and foremost I would like to offer my condolences to the family you are in my thoughts and prayers and I pray that God will give you strength and understanding during this difficult time.

I would just like to share some kind words about Tina. Tina Tina Tina! She was one tough cookie. She was small but mighty she was a firecracker, she was outspoken she said what was on her mind whether you liked it or not. She was always right even when she was wrong. She could talk your head off without taking a breath. If you leave it up to her she was the head honcho of the center. The one thing that she hated the most was someone making her feel like she couldn’t do her job she would go on and on about it and her favorite thing to say was DONT WORRY ABOUT ME I KNOW HOW MY JOB!! She did not play when it came to her job and those kids. Her passion and dedication was unmatched. She showed up everyday ready to work and serve others. When I was running late she covered for me, she would bring hash browns for the kids in the mornings to eat before it got too hectic. She would do anything to put a smile on the kids face from singing the alphabet song with them over and over again to rolling around on the ground playing football with them. She truly had so much more life to live.

Im going to miss her. The times she would hid in my classroom when she didn’t want to be found or the way she would strut down the hallway when she was in a good mood or how she would always try to finish my sentences. I will always cherish the memories that we made and the time that we spent together. I love you Ms Tina 💚