TARNIESHKA M. KING

Tarnieshka"Niesh" M King 34 passed away unexpectedly on February 8, 2025 in Akron, OH. She was born on May 22, 1990 in Akron, Oh to Lamar King and Crystal King (Howard). Tarnieshka attended Garfield High School in Akron, OH and graduated in 2008. After graduation Tarnieshka worked briefly as a nurse aide, retail manager and fast food services. Tarnieshka was a unique woman, she had her own style and walked her own walk. Tarnieshka loved doing hair and dressing up in the latest fashions. Tarnieshka was full of spirit and very charismatic she was known for her bold personality. Tarnieshka was full of life she never met a stranger and embraced everyone she knew.  Tarnieshka had an infectious laugh that could be heard all around the world. She loved to hang out with her friends and most of all her family. Tarnieshka loved her kids, nieces and nephews and she "Did not play about them kids". Tarnieshka loved to cook and was going to make you a good ol' seafood boil or steak if you let her.  Tarnieshka was the "queen of selfies" she had a different hairstyle and outfit for every one of her personalities along with some sass. Tarnieshka would stand up to anybody and for others as well, she was not for bullying. Tarnieshka had a love for animals and you could always catch her nurturing her pets. Her vivacious personality and unwavering kindness will be greatly missed by all of those who loved and cherished her.

Tarnieshka was proceeded in death by her parents Crystal King (Howard) and Lamar King. Her maternal Great grandparents Luther & Rose Holley, Paternal Great grandparents Frankie & Lonnie Bell Sr., Great Aunts Joanne Hines, Wilma Smith, and Betty Brown. Great Uncles Frank & Lonnie Bell Jr. Her maternal Grandfather Eddie Patten Sr., and Paternal Grandfather Edward King Sr. Her uncle Eddie Patten Jr. (Scooby) and Aunt Shartara Patten.  Her legacy lives on through her Children, Dari'yona, Darren, Dorrien King, Crystal King-Pitts. "Niesh" is survived by her paternal Grandmother Margaret Bush and her maternal Grandmother Josephine Patten. Her Aunt Rebecca Patten, Uncles Eddie King Jr., Marcus King, Eric Patten (Boomer), Jarmane King and Eric King. Siblings TIfphanie Stiff of Massachusetts, Tiona Howard, Darren Howard, Yahwshua King, Armani Rainbolt-King, Amari Rainbolt-King all of Akron. She leaves behind a host of nieces, nephews, furry family  "CoCo Chanel" and "Snowball" along with a host family and friends.

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