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1977
DIED
2010
Shonda Tella Obituary
Funeral: 11 a.m. Saturday, April 3, at Mount Olive Baptist Church, 301 W. Sanford, Arlington. Final viewing: 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday at the church. Wake: 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the church.
Memorials: In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Arlington Federal Credit Union in the name of Shonda Mack-Tella.
She was born April 13, 1977, in Idabel, Okla. She was a patrol officer for 10 years with the Arlington Police Department.
Survivors: Husband, Adedapo Tella; daughter, Oluwamifemi Tella; mother, Alma L. Walker; father, Leslie Deloney; sisters, Michelle Mack, Johnnie M. Mck and Allegra Deloney; brothers, Michael Mack, Leslie Deloney Jr., and Frexer and Carolton Deloney; and a host of other relatives and friends.
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for Shonda Tella
April 9, 2010
A'raeyona baker
SHE WAS THE BEST AUNT THAT ANY BODY COULD EVER HAVE SHE IS THE ONE WHO BROUGHT ME AND MY FAMILY TO CHRIST AND THAT IS WHAT NI WILL MISS ABOUT HER SHE ALWAYS HAD THE LOVE OF GOD ANYWHERE AND EVERYWHERE SHE WOULD GO
I WILL ALWAYS LOVE HER (ARI)
Maria Haynes
April 7, 2010
To the Mack-Tella family: I pray that you all have comfort in knowing that Shonda is back at home with her Heavenly Father. Shonda, you were truly a beautiful and inspiring woman and you will be missed greatly, so I won't say goodbye, rather, we'll see you later. I love you. Maria Haynes (Snowton)
mary pena
April 5, 2010
Shonda,I miss you so much already.Ipray that God.would give me another good and best friendlike you. another police offercer.FULLof the love of the Lord,just like you.and that there heart.would be full of praise and laugther.and lots of love for people.one that would pray with me.at their launch time.Just like you did.SHOUNDA.you had so much love to give to people. the love of the lord was always in your heart.you never looked at the outter part of the people' You always had that strong faith and love .That god would change thier lives.Shounda. i give God the prasie,and the glorly for giving me and my family. The very best friend he shows to give to us here on earth .For teen years of your life.we will never forget you shonda.Your true friends in the Lord.
Jim Jared
April 5, 2010
Shonda,
You were many things to many people but from everyone that I've heard speak of you there was a common denominator! You were & are with God! God filled every moment of your life & I am so gratefull that he saw fit to have you become part of my life! I did finally get to meet your Mother & I see where you got your start. I will Love & miss you for the rest of my life! Thank You!
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Denise Gomez
April 3, 2010
Shonda
I love you so much and truly do miss you... Your my sister and my Best Friend the one I can call on and you called on me. I will never forget you. True True Friend of the Lord.
Dalfana Buford
April 3, 2010
My deepest condolences to the Mack-Tella family. May the Lord continue to bless you & keep you uplifted in pray. From the family of Dalfana Buford former classmate & friend. God Bless you all
LaShona Williams
April 3, 2010
Lets give God some praise in this time of sadness. Shonda we love you and will miss you but we know that you are back with your heavenly father.You did everything on this earth that God wanted you to do and he said now it's time for you to come home with him. I'm glad that I had the chance to meet you and to get to know a real saint. You will be missed but not forgotten.
Shanetta Cannon
April 2, 2010
Shonda was a wonderful person. She loved to please God and would let nothing or anyone take his place. It's comforting to know that she's right where she was aiming to be...in Heaven. She touched my life so greatly years ago and she will be missed just the same. Until me meet again Shonda...until we meet again. With love.
Ranita Smitherman
April 2, 2010
Shonda was an inspiration and light and a blessing to all who had the privilage of meeting her. She was a leader with a heart of compassion, a beautiful woman. Her smile would warm your heart and her determination would make you a fan. I loved watching her play at TCU when my daughter was in middle school and later she came to Aledo High School to inspire the varsity team during Shian's junior year. She planted many seeds that helped other girls grow and mature into athletes that were grounded in a way that showed team spirit and being the best you can be at whatever you do. I felt connected to her as soon as I met her only to find she was raised in SE OKLA just as I had been, wonderful people with big hearts.
My prayer for her family is that you find peace that passes understanding, we know she is in the presence of her Savior and we know we will see her again.
Lisa McIntosh
April 2, 2010
My sincere sympathy to the Tella family. God bless you and yours.
Rodney Connally
April 2, 2010
To the family of Shonda,
You have my deepest sympathy. Shonda was truly a light in the world, a child of God, and a true friend indeed. She will be greatly missed, but our loss is heaven's gain. I pray that God will comfort, console, and strengthen you during this moment and the days ahead.
God Bless You.
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