Thandi Crockett was born in Columbus, Ohio, to loving parents, Reverend Dr. Sandra (Allen) Mack and Michael Crockett. Thandi’s name in Swahili is “love”. She was born two months prematurely, but fought to survive, and finally went home on Valentine’s Day, 1982. Thandi graduated from Xenia High School in 2000, where she impressed her loved ones with her cheerleading and drill team skills. After completing high school, Thandi attended Kentucky State University. She was a member of Mt. Vernon AME Church, along with her children and mother. Thandi was a beloved soul who devoted her time to being the best daughter, mother, sister, niece, aunt, cousin, and friend.
Thandi’s mother, the Reverend Dr. Sandra (Allen) Mack; her maternal grandparents, Carl Allen and Willa Paige; and her paternal grandparents, Peggy Sullivan (Chuck) Hunt and James Crockett, preceded her in death.
Left to live in remembrance of her humble, kind, and loving spirit are her two cherished children, Taniyah Howard and Tavin Crockett. Her father, Michael (Mary) Crockett. Her siblings, are Tyrone Coleman, Todd Coleman, MoNesha (Jay) La Violette, Mekelle (Jaimey) Bly, Rocky Armstrong, and Nathan Rogers and partner Lamonte Smith.
Also left to cherish Thandi’s memory are her nieces and nephews: Tyana Richardson, Candace LaViolette, Mikéa Armstrong, Patrick Watts, Julian Coleman, Jay La Violette, II., Jared La Violette, Ronnell Armstrong, and a host of great nieces, great nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.
Thandi Michelle Crockett, age 41. Sunrise December 31, 1981 and Sunset November 8, 2023.
Visitation 11:00 AM and Memorial Service 12:00 PM Friday, November 17, 2023 at Mt. Vernon AME Church, 1127 Mt. Vernon Ave. Ministry of Comfort entrusted to MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE EAST, 5456 E. LIVINGSTON AVE.
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