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Tamika Marie Coles was born in Newport News VA on March 11, 1981, to Ronald Fennell and Lisa Thomas-Coles, Raised by her aunt Dyane Balcom. On Monday, February 13th, 2023 She passed peacefully at the age of 41.

Tamika lived in many different areas between Florida & Virginia. Attended Ft Walton Beach high school, in Ft Walton Beach, Florida. She was an all-around people person. She would make friends anywhere she went. She worked many customer service jobs and also was a nurse. Tamika loved her some Michael Jackson . She was a person that could light up the room & keep the party going. She spoke her mind but loved wholeheartedly. Tamika faced some challenges in her life but was in the process of changing things around. She had goals and was determined to build a better foundation for herself and her children.

She was a loving mother, sister, daughter, cousin, and friend. Her children were her whole world. She spoke her mind but had a heart of gold. She also loved being with her favorite cousin Christine Fennell and best-friend Dana Harrold, they always had a great time together laughing, talking, and singing with Her Microphone. She always was the life of every party. Tamika will be missed by many.

Tamika leaves to cherish her memories with her three children Ajana Coles, Tyanna Paschal, and Rosheid Paschal; Sister Tiffany Coles; Brother Dwyane Coles and a host of family and friends that she loves. She is also preceded in death by her father Ronald Fennell; Aunt Ruby Jean Fennell and many other relatives.

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