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Mourning De’Janai Ricari Thomas
- mytayg
- Oct 12
- 2 min read
De’Janai Ricari Thomas
February 12, 2002 — October 2, 2025
With heavy hearts, we share news of the passing of De'Janai Ricari Thomas, who was called to eternal rest on October 2, 2025, at the young age of 23. Born on February 12, 2002, in Detroit, Michigan, De'Janai brought joy and light to all who knew her. She resided in Farmington Hills, MI, where she dedicated her life to making a positive impact as a Behavior Tech in the field of ABA Therapy, passionately supporting individuals in their journey toward growth and independence.
De'Janai was the beloved daughter of De'Ashia Taylor (Brandon) and Ricardo Thomas. She cherished her family deeply and will be profoundly missed by her parents, along with countless friends and colleagues whose lives she touched with her warmth, compassion, and unwavering spirit.
Left remembering De'Janai are her parents De'Ashia Taylor (Brandon) and Ricardo Thomas; sister Braniya Taylor; brother Brandon T. Taylor, Jr.; grandparents, Darlene Alford-Taylor & Alfred Taylor, Sr.; uncles, Alfred Taylor, Jr. (Charlesetta) and Denaz Taylor; aunt, Andrea Taylor-Lewis (Billie); and a host of additional family, cousins, and cherished friends.
Family and friends are invited to join in a time of remembrance and reflection:
Viewing
Monday, October 13, 2025
3:00 - 7:00pm EST
Christian Tabernacle Church
26555 Franklin Rd.
Southfield, MI 48034
Family Hour
Tuesday, October 14, 2025
11:00am - 12:00pm EST
Christian Tabernacle Church
26555 Franklin Rd.
Southfield, MI 48034
Funeral Service
Tuesday, October 14, 2025
12:00 - 1:00 pm EST
Christian Tabernacle Church
26555 Franklin Rd.
Southfield, MI 48034
Burial
Tuesday, October 14, 2025
Oakland Hills Memorial Gardens
43300 W 12 Mile Rd.
Novi, MI 48377
Please continue to pray for the family during this difficult time.
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De'Janai is the daughter of De'Ashia Taylor & Brandon Taylor and Ricardo Thomas; Granddaughter of Darlene Taylor & Alfred Taylor, Sr.; Great-Granddaughter of George Alford & Barbara Dempsey-Alford; Great-Great-Granddaughter of Major Alford & Savernia Fields-Alford; Great-Great-Great-Granddaughter of Matthew Solomon Alford & Minnie Jennings-Alford.
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