Shian Ginyard

Shian Makayla Ginyard, age 23, passed away on May 5, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family and friends at Nationwide Children’s Hospital.

Shian was born on July 4th, 2001, in Columbus, Ohio. Shian brought light, laughter, and love into every room she entered. Her vibrant spirit, compassionate heart, and unwavering strength touched everyone who had the privilege to know her.

Shian is deeply loved and will be forever remembered by Tamika D. Livsey (mother), Reginald M. Ginyard Jr (father), her brothers and sister Jasmyne A. Livsey, Reginald M. Ginyard III, Parker Dowling-Ginyard, and Joseph Ginyard, Grandparents Hubert & Carolyn Livsey, Reginald & Karen Ginyard Sr, niece and nephew Skylar & Seven, Uncle and Aunts William (Moon) Livsey, TaNia Summers, Stevie Hathorn, Kiana Ginyard, cousins Darious Harris, Aniyah Livsey, Micah Livsey, Micah McMullen, Monte Livsey, Sentoria, Symphany, & JaCorian Hathorn, JaVonte, TaYonna, DaVeon, and JaLeyah Sykes, Mikalayla Ginyard, Julian Irving-Ginyard, Great Grandma Elizabeth Livsey(PA), Great Aunt & Uncle(PA) Aleta Livsey, Ronald Hutchinson, Bernard & Tonette Pitchford(VA), a host of cousins and close friends from Richmond, VA and Pittsburgh, PA, bonus mom Rebecca Dowling, and Gladys Riveria her nurse for 21 years, and close friend Sumara Medley.

Her life, though far too short, was filled with purpose, joy, and an unmistakable spark that lives on in those who knew her. Shian had a lot of health conditions, where she overcame them long enough to graduate from Eastmoor Academy High School in 2020. She was known for making TikTok’s, singing, and dancing. Shian loved all genres of music; we often called her DJ Shian because of her music playlist. She also loved being an aunt to Skylar and Seven.

Shian is no longer physically present, but her impact on our lives will forever remain. May she rest in eternal peace.