Tiffini A. Ray

Tiffini Anjei Ray entered this world on Wednesday, March 27, 1985, which was the 86th day of the year and the 13 th Wednesday of the year in Chester, PA. She was the bubbling bundle of joy and the aspiring loveable daughter of Henrietta Nance and Israel S. Ray Ill. She suddenly and unexpectedly departed this life on Friday, April 30, 2021 at the tender age of 36-years, I-month and 2-days old Tiff, as she was affectionately called, was loved by many, both family and friends. The Biblical meaning of her name is "Revelation of God"-revealing, uncovering or disclosing some form of truth or knowledge that was previously unknown. Tiffini had an infectious smile that would brighten any room when she entered. Tiffs name implies a pioneering spirit and personality traits include being a natural born leader, highly focused, and achievement oriented. We all know that Tiff had the ability and confidence to make decisions by herself along with the stamina and stick-to-it-attitude it took to carry out her decisions to fruition. Tiffini matriculated thru the Chester Upland School District and graduated from Chester High School in 2003. With a desire and yearning to further her education, Tiff attended Delaware County Community College and later attended All State Career and Training School where she received her certification in Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC). Tiff held various occupational positions throughout her life which included also being employed by D'S Paper Company, Amazon and various temporary agencies. However, let it be known that none of them brought her as much joy and gratitude as the position she held being her maternal grandfather's, Oscar Nance, Jr. Caregiver until his demise. She relished in the thoughts of being able to give back all the love that her grandfather had given her throughout her life. She served her grandfather giving him the utmost dignity and respect which made him feel loved and needed in everyone's life. Her advice to all ofus would be to take the time to get really learn from your grandparents while you have them. You will gain insight and character and there's definitely no better way to pass on family traits than spending time with each other. Tiffini adored spending time with Daeyon, her only child. Daeyon is a bright and fun-loving child whose academic accomplishments always made his mother proud. He could always be seen in her pictures holding up award certificates. Tiffin enjoyed cooking and spending time outdoors. She was also an avid pool player. In 2014, Tiffini accepted the Lord Jesus Christ and was later baptized. She joined "The Church Triumphant Ministries, Inc." under the pastorate of Elder Barbara Hobbs. Tiffini loved the Word of God and was an avid student of the Word during her time at Triumphant. Tiffini was predeceased by her maternal Grandmother, Thelma Nance, her maternal Grandfather, Oscar Nance, Jr, for whom she served as Caregiver, her maternal uncles, Dwight, Michael and Stanley Nance, her Paternal Grandparents, Israel S. Ray, Jr. & Ruth Rebecca Thomas Ray and her paternal Aunt Deborah Gwynneth Ray. Tiffini leaves to cherish the memories of her triumphs, her struggles and her accomplishments her son, Daeyon Amin Flood, her mother Henrietta Nance whom she affectionately called "H", her father, Israel S. (Ricky) Ray Ill; God-Mother Janet Williams, a God Sister Janiya Garnett and a God-son Da'Ron Byrd; her maternal aunts, Ruthaline Johnson and Carol Rawls (Francois) of Chester, PA and Pastor Barbara Hobbs of New Castle, DE; one maternal uncle, Oscar Nance, Ill (Shirlene) of Charlotte, North Carolina; one paternal Great-Aunt, Connie Thomas of Chester, PA her paternal uncle, Willian "Tim" Ray; her paternal aunts Helen Johnson-Ray, Laurel, DE and Leaocey "Peaches" Robertson(Virgil) of New Castle, DE; a Special Friend, Damon (Drez) Flood, a host of cousins, nephews, nieces, and close friends. Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86358364554?pwd=eVNTYTZiWklCMGtDZFhmaWpUQm5TZz09

Tiffini A. Ray

March 27, 1985 - April 30, 2021