Obituary for Taryn Lavette Carruthers
Taryn Lavette Carruthers, 58 years old, of Newark, NJ made her transition on August 2, 2019 in the hospice center. She was born July 15, 1961 to the late William T. Yates and Ossie Carruthers.
Taryn was born in Akron, OH but grew up and received her education in the Newark Public School System. She graduated from Barringer High School in 1979. She decided to make a living as a factory worker.
Terry, as we all called her, was a loving, caring, and compassionate woman. She was the comedian of her family and always put a smile on everyone’s faces. She loved being with family and friends.
Taryn was preceded in death by beloved family members: daughter, Shakeenah Harris; brother, Tyrone Carruthers; sisters, Tanya Carruthers and Tamara Carruthers-Brown; step-sister, Bernice Townsend; and her God-Mother, Mattie Yates. She leaves to cherish her memory: her significant other, Jefferson White; her son, Andrew Mavin; her grandson, Amir Levi Mavin; her step-daughters, Shante Robinson, Ceira Lewis and Iyanna White; her sisters, Tawanda Carruthers and Latoni Grandison; many nieces and nephews and a host of relatives and friends.
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Previous Events
Visitation
Thursday
15
Aug
11:00 AM
- 12:00 PM
New Point Baptist Church
17-21 East Kinney Street
Newark, NJ 07102
Funeral Service
Thursday
15
Aug
12:00 PM
New Point Baptist Church
17-21 East Kinney Street
Newark, NJ 07102
Cemetery Details
Location
Evergreen Crematory
1137 North Broad Street
Hillside, NJ 07205
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