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1983
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2025
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Tierra Lee Obituary
Tierr LaShay Lee was born October 12, 1983, in Kansas City, KS to Jettie "Punkin" Lee and Terry Don Tillman Sr.
Tierra was educated in the KCK public school district. Tierra graduated from Washington High School in May 2002.
Tierra was blessed with 3 children. Although she never married, she shared her life with someone special to her and her children. Tierra enjoyed helping others sing, dancing, and being with her nieces and nephews. She also loved crafting and being creative.
Tierra departed this life on Saturday, March 15, 2025. Her parents, paternal grandparents, and her lifelong partner Gabriel Davis preceded her in death.
Tierra leaves to cherish her memory her children Saniyah McGill, Salenah Butler, and Prince Chatmon, her nieces Janases Lee, Jewel Suttington, Airen Lee, Bella Suttington, and Brielle Suttington nephews Semaj Jarrett, James Jarrett III, Jaah Jarrett and Dayton Carter her sisters Aireosha Lee and Britney Suttington 1 brother Terry Tillman Jr, her maternal grandparents Willie Williams and James Lee, aunts Brenda Lee, Billie J Shackelton, LaVera "Niecy" Williams Shelia McCord, and Carlon Keith 1 Uncle Anthony Thrash—host of cousins, other relatives, and friends.
A funeral service will be held on Saturday, March 29, 2025, at St. John Missionary Baptist Church, 2620 N. 5th St., Kansas City, KS 66101. The visitation will begin at 90:00 a.m., and the service will follow immediately at 10:00 a.m.
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