Missing this beautiful spirit daily!
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I was a tenant from 2008-2010. She would come by often because it was the street she grew up on. I was always cooking and would offer her food because she was always so nice to me and my daughter. One day, my daughter wanted McDonald’s. This was my first place on my own and money was super tight. She heard me telling my daughter I cooked and she would have to eat that. Tses said, “Look, I know you can cook, but kids want a McDonald’s meal sometimes!” We all laughed and she took us to the McDonald’s on Plymouth and Greenfield. And when December came, she told me I didn’t have to pay rent for the month and merry Christmas. It has been extremely difficult not being able to call her just to laugh and get advice. And it has been difficult renting from other people because she was an exceptional friend and an exceptional landlord.
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Been thinking about her all week! Definitely miss her light and spirit ❤️🙏🏻🎈
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Wow I'm so sad n just heard of her passing today 😢 R.I.H you will be missed
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As far as my memory goes, I remember you being around. My mom always speaks so highly of you. Every time we saw each other or spoke, you reminded me of the times where you’d have to tell my mom that I didn’t always want home cooked meals 24/7, get me to the car and take me to McDonald’s all while sitting in your lap! I’m gonna miss hearing you laugh and talk stuff, Until we meet again. <3
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Tsese and I came to know one another through church, New Hope Missionary Baptist Church. One day we got together with some other friends from New Hope and somehow learned the airport was hiring. Tsese says to me “let’s go apply tomorrow, I’m going to come by and pick you up.” I say “ok”. The next day we ride all the way to the airport. If you know me, then you probably know I wasn’t the biggest talker…especially not in those days. Tsese on the other hand had the gift of gab, lol. That ride to the airport was Tsese just yapping, joking and being her goofy, silly self. That 45 min drive was probably the most I’d ever yapped and laughed with anyone, lol. We finally made it to the airport but by the time we got there we were so full on laughs and other ideas we changed our minds about applying for airport jobs and headed back to Detroit, lol. Neither of us had any idea that initial 45 min ride together to the airport that day would lead to 27 years of lifelong BFFs. I’m beyond blessed and honored that it did. From that day forward we were bonded. Tsese became more than just my best friend, she became my family. This has been very difficult to accept but in my heart I know she is at peace. Thank God for that airport ride….aaaallll the memories, the laughs, just being you. I’m already missing that phone call that starts with either “Hey Shug” or “Hey Shug Boog” or Hey Shuga Booga Wuga” or just “Hey T, what’s up”. My heart aches….I LOVE YOU so much Tseslahnee Shaffer….💔
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My precious cousin,
My heart hasn't stopped aching. Until we meet again, I love you deeply.
Numbers 6:24–26
Forever yours,
Tim
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Kendra Towns
2003, Mumford High School, Wyoming Avenue, Detroit, MI, USA
She was my high school business teacher… one of my favorites! Very silly, kind, friendly and fun to be around! Made you comfortable. God bless her family.. very sad news. So youthful and vibrant!
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I was so sorry to hear about Tseslahnee's passing and I was shook in disbelief when I heard the news.
My condolences to Tsese's family, friends, co-workers, classmates and students.
I first met her 34 years ago at Levey Middle School.
We would often frequent restaurants, get philosophical about any & everything, agree to disagree and then reunite whenever life permitted.
If you know, you know.
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Ms. Schafer was one of my favorite teachers in high school. She was very relatable and wanted to see everyone succeed. I had recently been searching for her on social media but was unlucky. I am sad that this obituary was how I found her. I remember how dhe taught me to make a business plan and her persona overall. She will def be missed. RIH Ms.Schafer. I will always remember you
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Dang, Tsassy. We first met at the hair salon. I would look forward to shampooing her because she was so nice and so generous. One of the easiest clients you could have. She never complained. She was just appreciative of a good shampoo. Then I needed a place to stay and learned she had a vacant property on Coyle. This was my first place alone. I didn’t know at the time, but she went above and beyond as a landlord. She paid for flowers to be planted. She paid for the grass to be cut. Im a single mother, one daughter at the time, and she wouldn’t rent the upstairs out because she didn’t want anyone over our heads. I enjoy cooking, but because of financial problems, I really cooked all the time. She came over one day and said to me, “Dang, I know this baby want a McDonald’s sometimes!” Lol! I couldn’t help but laugh. She loaded us up in her truck and we ordered anything we wanted. I left her property on bad terms. This was 11 years ago. She had such an impact on me that I texted her one day and we’ve been friends ever since. Every time she came around, she was trying to help me in some way. She’s only 2 years older than me but it felt like decades just because of how generous she was and how knowledgeable she was. I still cannot believe it. This has to be some sort of mistake. I wish there was a number I could call to speak to someone as I am very convincing. I’m not ready to accept this. As she would say to me, “I love you shug…talk witchu later…”
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Hey Cuz, I have so many memories from our childhood to adulthood. You even knew my husband Jahmod before I did and you have been a part of our union for 27yrs and we will miss you so much. I know you are safe now in the arms of the lord and your Uncle Edgar, my daddy, please give him a hug and kiss from me. We love you, Jahmod and Camara.
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