Photo courtesy of T.E. Cooke-Overton Funeral Home - Suffolk
Suffolk, Virginia
Mar 20, 1987 – Sep 19, 2024
Demetrius "Tada" Monay Reid, 37, entered into eternal rest and peace on September 19, 2024, at 1:52 p.m. She was born on March 20, 1987, in Nansemond County (Suffolk, VA) to Joanne Calvie and the late Donald Scott.
Demetrius attended Lakeland High School and Paul D. Camp Community College. She was employed as a Finance Manager at Heavenly Agency Health Care Services, LLC.
A devoted member of the Upper Room Holiness Church in Suffolk, VA, Tada deeply loved her children, Demetrius and Osirus, her devoted friend, TeLarryo Barnes, her family, and her dog, MaMa. She had a passion for cooking, with her favorite dishes being mac and cheese and cornbread. She also enjoyed doing hair and cherished driving her grandfather on errands. Tada found joy in tending to her plants and garden. Known for her diva-like personality, she had a heart full of love for God and her community, always willing to lend a helping hand.
Demetrius’s legacy is one of kindness, generosity, and love. She had an infectious smile and a heart of gold, always ready to lend a helping hand or offer words of wisdom. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her.
Demetrius leaves behind many cherished memories for her loved ones. She is survived by her mother, Joanne Calvie; father, Dwayne Calvie; sons, Demetrus Jeff Barnes and Osirus O’Shea Barnes; her grandfather, George Lee Reid Sr.; sisters, Thasha Reid, Shavon Wilson, and Dominique Bailey, all of Suffolk, VA; and her devoted friend, TeLarryo Barnes of Suffolk, VA. She is also survived by two aunts, Lenora Reid and Iris Reid; five uncles, George L. Reid (Cheryl), Broderick Reid, Alvis Reid, Darnell Reid (Sherry), and Fletcher Reid (Tonia), all of Suffolk, VA; a host of loving cousins; her devoted godbrothers, Calvin Reid and Haywood D. Reid; her godson, Camarion Darden; and her goddaughters, Capri Darden and Keondrya Gatling. A special cousin, Virginia Mizell, along with many dear friends, will also deeply miss her.
Rest in peace, Demetrius "Tada." Your spirit, love, and wisdom will forever remain in our hearts.
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Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always. Tada was a wonderful you lady. She will be missed.
L D
October 01, 2024
We just wanted to say, we share in your grief. We were sadden to hear of Tada's passing. She was an extraordinary and talented young lady. We're praying for God to send the Comforter to help the family and friends cope with this heart-wrenching loss. We will continue to keep everyone in our thoughts and prayers, especially our little nephews, Panda and Big O. To her mom, Ms. JoAnn, you have our deepest sympathy.
May God continue to guide and comfort us all during this trying time,
Dale & Brenda Barnes
September 29, 2024 | Portsmouth, VA | Family
GOD BLESS YOU JOANN AND FAMILY GOD CAME AND GOT HIS ANGLE NO PAIN SHE IN A BETTER PLACE WITH OUR LORD AND SAVIOR AMEN ❤
Mever Fenner
September 26, 2024 | Suffolk, VA | Friend
Sorry for your loss JoAnne may God comfort and give you strength during this difficult tme.
Yolanda Bryant
September 26, 2024 | Norfolk, VA | Acquaintance
May God give the family strength during this difficult time. We will miss you cousin, until we meet again
Tammy Lowther
September 25, 2024 | Suffolk, VA | Family
My sincere condolences for the loss of your beautiful daughter. May God surround you with his unwavering grace to comfort you and the family. My prayers of comfort be with you.
Warm Regards,
Jacqueline McBride and family.
Jacqueline McBride
September 25, 2024 | Hamden, CT | Friend
Earth has no sorrow, that heaven can not heal. May God give you all strength during this time of grief. Tada will truly be missed.
Phneshia Cross
September 25, 2024 | Suffolk, VA | Classmate
She will definitely be missed and always loved
Daralynn Reid
September 25, 2024 | Portsmouth, VA | Family
In loving memory of a wonderful person with a beautiful soul. You are truly missed. We will love you and miss you always.
Dorenda Brannon
September 24, 2024 | Suffolk | Friend