Tamika S. McCray

On March 27th, 2021 God called one of our beloved relatives, Tamika Shevette McCray to her heavenly home. She peacefully passed away surrounded by her loving family at her bedside. Tamika was born on March 25, 1969 in Brooklyn NY. She was predeceased by her late father Randy Clark and her loving step-father, Irvin S. Faust. She moved to Albany, NY with her family in 1985 and after graduating from Albany High School, she attended Columbia Girls College in South Carolina. Her life journey later led her to join the United Stated Navy where she proudly served our country and was honorably discharged. She worked at CDTA as a bus driver and later on as a home health aide with Concepts. Tamika was affectionately called “Mika” or “Meek Meek” and was a vibrant soul who loved people. She was always cracking jokes, singing and choosing a good time over any negativity. She lived out loud, fierce and unafraid. She opened her home to many who needed help and never turned her back on anyone. Her house was full of her brothers, cousins and friends who she loved to mother and cook for. She was no joke. She spoke her mind and would pray for you afterwards. Tamika really loved spending quality time with her family especially her children. No matter her struggles or life’s trials she managed to make them feel loved and protected; She was there for them, doing her best to bring them joy and peace. Although she battled addiction, she was a woman of great faith and loved the Lord. In spite of what she was going through, she held on to her faith. She wasn’t ashamed to lift up the name of Jesus or pray on the spot, no matter what she was doing or where she was going, or who she was with. She was bold for the Lord. Her fight is over now and she will be missed, but she’s now resting in peace. Tamika is survived by her six children: Chandler, Chelsey, Christopher, Cameron, Christanna and Chloe; four grandchildren: Maverick, Kree Ali, Levi and Nalaa; her mother, Valerie Faust; great grandmother, Eleanor McCray; three brothers, Wantu, Marc and Irvin; three aunts, Brenda Williams, Andrea and Latonia McCray all of Albany, and 1 uncle, Vincent McCray of New Jersey and a host of cousins, loved ones and friends who will cherish her memory. Relatives and friends are invited to visit with Tamika’s family on Tuesday, April 6, 2021 from 4:00 to 5:00 pm in the New Covenant Presbyterian Church, 916 Western Avenue, Albany, New York, 12203 with a service honoring her life to follow promptly at 5:00 pm. Masks and Social Distancing will be required when attending services.

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Tamika S. McCray

March 25, 1969 - March 27, 2021