Birth date: Jul 12, 1998 Death date: Jan 11, 2016
Tiyana LeShay Hobbs-Ojinnaka, 17, passed on to glory on January 11, 2016. She was a senior at Buchholz High School. She was a beautiful, genuine person who cared for all of those that surrounded her. Her smile could light up a ro Read Obituary
Video in LOVING Memory https://youtu.be/yrkFM_Ks1A8
Tiyana and I were in band together and were in the same group on our 8th grade band trip to Atlanta. We became such good friends through 7th and 8th grade year, sitting next to each other in math class in 7th grade, and connecting through band in 8th. She was one of the few oboe players in band, and I remember laughing about what the reed looked like, and she accidentally sat on it one day and gave it to me. I remember how much fun our Atlanta trip was, and the memories we made on that trip will always stick with me. I so wish I could attend her funeral, but I know that the times we share are of utmost importance. The times we spent laughing will always be a crutch in the times when she's not there to laugh with us.
My deepest condolences. Tiyanna I will never forget how happy you were on this day. We miss you.
One of my favorite memories of TT was when me, her mom and her were trying to light up the fire place in KCMO last winter. We were all puzzled as to why it wouldn't start so TT cranked up the gas and Oluchi reached in with a lighter to get it going. Almost immediately, a fireball burst out and bbq'd some of Oluchi's hair while TT and I screamed and fell backwards. Once we recovered from the shock, we all laughed until we cried. We spent the rest of the night talking about life, making homemade pizza and brownies, and watching scandal. It was one of those effortlessly fun nights that are rare but incredible.
TT's sense of humor, creativity, and one of a kind personality could never be recreated and she will live on in our memories and dreams. This memory and the others I shared with her I will cherish forever. I love you, Lisa and I'll miss you, Tiyana.
-Lauren Dees
