Mrs. Tezra Lavelle Williams Haire
(January 2, 1969 - April 8, 2022)
Viewing Location: Leevy's Funeral Home Chapel 1831 Taylor Street Columbia, South Carolina
Viewing Date & Time: Sunday, April 17, 2022 / 3:00 P.M. - 6:00 P.M.
Funeral Location: Brookland Baptist Church 1066 Sunset Blvd West Columbia, South Carolina
Funeral Date & Time: Monday, April 18, 2022 / 1:00 P.M.
Interment Location:
With the deepest of sympathy, from Rev. Ray T. Pierce-(Pastor- Shady Grove Independent Church)
May God continue to keep you in his care during these difficult and trying times. Even though there is some semblance in the joy of her home going, We know there’s sorrow in your loss. Thinking of you in these tender times.
We’re holding you and your family close and constant in our prayers that as time goes by, the joy of the life your daughter-in-love, (Tezra) lived will remain full of sweet and colorful memories.
I can’t believe this I have gotten to know her for the past two years. She was a very sweet lady I will truly miss her sense of humor and smiling face. Praying for her family. Rest In Peace Mrs. Haire.
Condolences to the Williams & Haire family & friends.
My Sincerest condolences to the family of Tezra. I’m sorry for your loss. Praying for the family.🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
Vanzelle, Zeke and family,
So very sorry to learn of your loss. Thoughts and prayers for you all. May God’s comforting presence give you strength during this difficult time.
May God give you comfort in your hour of need. Believe that God is with you and in His time all will be well, but He will never let you forget how much He love you by letting Tezra be a part of your lives for a while. Keep looking to God for strength. He loves you. B
Sorry for your loss may God bless and comfort the entire family you are all in my prayers love the McGriff family
Haire and Williams Family
So sorry for your loss. Comfort comes in knowing that God has her. Her life seem to have been cut short. It is the in between time and precious memories you will always have. Tezra’s good works speaks for her.
My sincerest condolences to Haire, Fields and Williams family. You all will be in my thoughts and prayers.
I knew Tezra in high school, we sat next to one another in many classes and commiserated over whatever went on during the day. Unfortunately we didn’t remain in contact after our senior year, but I thought of her as a wonderful person regularly and was happy to talk to her again briefly at the most recent reunion. My condolences to all of her family.
My thoughts and prayers include this family in your time of grief. God bless you all!
My deepest heartfelt condolences to the Williams, Haire & Fields families.
Words cannot express how worry I am about the loss of Tezra. She was such a beautiful person inside and out.
Janeen & Sandy, remember that where a beautiful soul has been, there is a trail of beautiful memories. You have those to cherish always.
May GOD strengthen each and every one of you during this most difficult time and know that your entire family are in my prayers.
To the Williams and Haire Family, So sorry for your loss. I know that she was so very special to you. May God continue to bless you and just know that He is still in control. We love you all.
To the Williams and Haire family,
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayer. Praying that God grants each of you the strength and comfort in the days ahead.
Sending My Deepest Condolences to the Williams-Haire Family. May God continue to Bless and Keep your Family during this trying time.
We are deeply saddened by the passing of Tezra. We had lots of laughs with her in college. She was such a beautiful woman and was a complete joy to be around. She will be truly missed. On behalf of my family and the Lady Bulldogs Basketball team at SCSU we send the Haire and Williams family lots of hugs and love.
Sharing our Deepest Sympathy to your family in Loss of your Loved One, Tezra.
Praying God’s loving presence Comfort your family. Praying and asking the Lord to surround your family with His Peace and Love…🙏
“Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.” Matthew 5:4
God Bless…🙏
James & Laura Grant
Words can’t express how sorry we are for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family. Tezra touched many lives throughout her journey. Treasure those sacred moments you spent with her. And know that she is always with you. Angel
Our deepest condolences to the family for your loss. We wish you God’s blessings and hope for the eternal life of a loved one who is so fondly remembered and loved by all who know her.
God’s speed and RIP!
Stan and Veronica Holland
We are praying for you at this difficult time. Call on God for strength because there is no sorrow on earth that He cannot heal. We send our deepest condolences to the families. May the precious memories live forever in your hearts.
Donald, Ronald, Inga, Awilda, Sonya, Tony, Leeshu
Sending my condolences and love to the Haire and Williams family. I loved, admired, and appreciated Tezra or as I fondly called her Sister Haire. I will forever treasure the time we spent together and conversations we shared. Praying for your strength and comfort.
Sending my deepest condolences. I remember working with Tezra at COC Parks & Recreation.
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My deepest condolences to the Haire and Williams family. May God comfort you. Rest in peace friend!
Tezra was a precious jewel to me and I loved her so much.
My prayers for the family.
My heart felt condolences to the Williams and Haire family during your time of bereavement.
I was sadden to hear about the passing of Tezra Haire. She was my tax lady and friend. Tezra and I met years ago when I was looking for someone to do my taxes. Another friend told me about her and we have been friends since then. I would always call her “Mrs. T” because it was our thing to do. She touched so many lives and I will truly miss my friend. Her heart was pure gold…
Prayers and condolences to the family. God places no sorrow that heaven can’t heal. Keep her memory alive as we will do the same. We love you Mrs. T. Until we meet again! This too shall pass! 🕊🙏🏽🕊
Chauncey James & Family
It saddens me to know that my sweet dear cousin Tezra has gotten her wings so early in life. We will miss her dearly and may God continue to Bless our family and friends…love you all!
To Tezra’s entire family, my condolences to all of you, remember the love, happy moments and memories. Rest in peace Tezra you are in the arms of Jesus Christ who loves you the most.
My Deepest Sympathy and Condolence to Tezra’s entire Family. The peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Your Baby Girl has now been placed in God’s care.
To my family, sending my deepest condolences. Seems so unreal. But I know that God makes no mistakes. Praying for Vanzelle and the children. Also her mom and sisters. I love you all. She will truly be missed.
My deepest condolences to the Haire, Williams and Fields family. May God hold your hands 🙌 and comfort you through this most difficult time. My prayers are with you always. Love and blessings.🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
To the family of Tezra…. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. You all have my deepest condolences Thank you for always treating A’Niyah as one of your own. You’ll be missed. ❤️❤️
My deepest condolences.
May God give the family strength to carry on.
Sending love and condolences to you and your family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. May God continue to bless and keep you lifted up. May the love of your friends and family comfort you always 💖
The Abundant Life Outreach Ministries family is saddened to learn of the passing of Mrs. Tezra Haire. It is with heartfelt sympathy that we extend our condolences during your time of bereavement. We want to remind you of the words from Psalm 18:2, “…the Lord is my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer, my God, my strength, in whom I will trust; my buckler, and the horn of my salvation, and my high tower….” The Lord is there for you, and He will not abandon nor forsake you. In Him, you will find strength, salvation, and compassion to face the coming days. This moment may be quite challenging for you, but with God, you are stronger. May God’s peace wrap around you like a blanket. And may you be forever reminded that you are being held securely by the overcoming love of God. You are not alone (Romans 8:35-39). For the Father will comfort and keep you during this time of bereavement. Jesus Christ came to heal the brokenhearted and has promised you everlasting consolation and hope through His grace.
For life is about being helpful, honorable, compassionate, and having it make a difference. It is our ability to care and love that can make the most significant difference in the quality of life for others and ourselves. Kindness quite simply is the rent we must pay for the space we occupy on this planet. We can make a difference in someone’s life in big and small ways. So, we know that Mrs. Haire will forever remain in the hearts and minds of those who she encountered.
As we continue to intercede and pray the Father’s perfect and direct will for you and your family, we pray that you will stand still and know from whence your help cometh. Be blessed knowing that you are not alone.
Tezra was such a wonderful person. Truly, a bright light and a sweet soul. I have great memories of her from JIHS, USC, and as we were both starting our careers in Columbia. She was such a special person, and I hope it comforts her family and loved ones to know that many are praying for you.
Tezra was a beautiful person inside and out. We loved her deeply at JIHS and she will be missed.
Sending my deepest sympathy and prayers to the family of Tezra. I am deeply saddened to hear of her passing . Our kids went to school together. I called her the Z mom & she called me the D mom. She was such a pleasant person to talk to .
Our deepest and heartfelt condolences to the Haire and Williams Families.
So many memories, smiles and joys from the past flash through my mind right now. Friends we grew up knowing but haven’t seen for years but fondly thought of in a smile , prayer or conversations from the past. I know words can’t replace the sorrow, but please know that love and prayers of peace are being sent to you all.
John 14:1-3
Tina (Jones) Barney & Family
Karen Jones (HS Classmate)
Very Simply, I’ll Miss You 💔
We offer our sincere condolences during this time of sorrow. May God give you all strength for today and hope for tomorrow. With prayers and sympathy from, Dea. & Deas. Steven and Donna R. Brooks
To the Haire and Williams Families:
Deepest Sympathy to you.
May God’s comfort and strength be with you all during this difficult time and always.
My deepest condolences to Van, Children, and the Haire and Williams family. Tezra was a joy to work with at WWDM and WFMV. She exemplified a spirit of excellence, and will truly be missed.
A comfort to the Haire and Williams family. Tezra was my dance choreographer and friend. My heart goes out to Vanzell and their beautiful children.
Deepest sympathy to my cousins. May God keep you during this period of time. He is here for us. Much love from from cousin Francine Roper Burden
To the Williams and Haire family. Please accept our condolences. Tezra was a former co-worker (WOIC) of mine and friend at the time. She was a true professional and a nice person to work with and to be around. Van, Carolyn and I will continue to pray for you and your family. RIP, Tezra.
To you and your family Vazell. I was taken by by utter shock having learned of the passing of Tezra. I remember her as a very beautiful, loving and pleasant spirited person. I want you to know that my prayers and thoughts are with you and family. May God’s presence be your hope and comfort. May His grace be your strength and His love embrace and sustain you.
Your brother in Christ
Stan J Hollis
To the Haire family,
Please accept our deepest condolences to you over the loss of your loved one. You are in our thoughts and prayers. May the peace of God rest upon you, and His love give you comfort.
Karen, Vonn, Linda, Howard, Sam, and Cicely
Tezra was a former co-worker and learning about her passing is indeed a shock. I am at a loss for words. It has been a long time since we talked, but some people you never forgot. She was a wonderful co-worker and just a beautiful person. This is just sad news. My condolences to van and her children.
My deepest sympathy to the Haire and Williams families. May God comfort you and give you the strength to endure during this difficult time. Much Love and Blessings.
Words cannot explain how I felt when I heard the news of the passing of a great and wonderful person. I’m praying for the family and sorry for your loss.
To the Family and close friends of Tezra Lavelle Williams Haire, I offer condolences on the death of your beloved family member and friend. My pray is that your faith hope and trust in God will be clear as you grieve this tremendous loss. May all the precious memories of your life together bring you peace. I remember Tezra so well as the loving daughter to her parents, and sister to Sandy and Janeen, such a close-knit family. Watching her as she grew up attending Sunday school and worship services and all the activities at church. Her moving away becoming a wife and mother returning home periodically with her children to spend time with her mother. May the love and precious memories of the life that you shared together always remain in your heart and help to heal and sustain you. I know that the God we serve will comfort, strengthen, and give you peace as you trust Him through this period of bereavement. I pray that the Lord will lift your grief soon.
Psalm 100 Verse 5 KJV
“For the Lord is good; His mercy is everlasting; and His truth endureth to all generations.”
Rosa Lee Fergerson
Our Condolences to you Bro. Van and the children’s as well the Haire and Williams Family. May the Peace, Grace, Strength of God be upon each of you. And as the days goes on know that we lift you and the family up and continue to believe God for his Grace and Wisdom. Know that Jesus Love you
Love you Kent & Patricia Fletcher Rogers
There’s just not a word right now to describe the Sadness, that I know Mrs. Isabell, Sandy, Janeen and the entire family of Tezra are dealing with. My heartfelt Condolences to you. Tezra, lit every room she entered. Smart, Beautiful, Respectful, Kind and always had a smile. You will be forever missed by all that had the pleasure of knowing you.
You’re in God’s Loving Care.
To Bro. Haire, the children and to the Haire family, to be absent from the body is to be present with Yahweh. My heart is broken for your loss but there is a balm in Gilead. Sister Haire is now where we all are living to be, GLORY and the presence of OUR KING. Take comfort in knowing that she fulfilled her assignment. Love you with the love of Yahweh. Sister Cynthia Porterfield Mayers and The Boys (Hannibal and Solomon)
Jesus it is always so hard to say goodbye, I am so sadden by this news of Terza passing. May God comfort you all throughout this process. My deepest deepest condolences 🙏🏾
May the Peace of God be with with Vanzell and the children. Tezra had a beautiful spirit, that will be missed. RIP.
God Bless
To the family,
To your heart from our heart.
Praying God’s blessings upon you as you journey through this difficult time, but please know for sure, the Lord will never leave you, His presence and Love abides with you forever.
Tezra, rest now
Sweet Rest
Much Love,
La’Toya Richardson Kelly
Josephine Prioleau-Richardson and family
Sending love and condolences to the family.
We wanted to thank you for how you much you’ve loved and cared for us over the years. You really have been like a second mother to both of us and we appreciate you greatly. It’s heart breaking to say goodbye, but we’re praying that you’re at peace. We love you Ma.❤️
– A’Niyah and Ariel
My deepest sympathy to my family.I pray God’s care, comfort and blessings to you at this most difficult time. Trust in His word He will never forsake you in your time of need. be bless in His name. Love never dies it remains in our hearts forever
With Deepest sympathy to the Haire and Willams family . Look to our Heavenly Father for strength and understanding, and always remember on that one sweet day on that beautiful shore we will all meet again. God Bless you all.
To the Williams and Haired Families.
This has been hard to process. But GOD knows best. Tezra will be truly missed. I send my heart felt sympathy to you all. Hold on to all the great memories. May GOD give you strength and comfort during this difficult time.
Sending Our Deepest Condolences to the Williams-Haire Family. May God continue to Bless and Keep your Family during this trying time. Ms. Isabell, Janeen, and Sandy
our heart-felt Sympathies are with you. Your chain is broken and Tezra is the Link that will never be replaced.
Yvette and Miles Ladson
Our sincere sympathy to Vanzell and children, the Williams and Haire families. I pray that you feel God’s loving arms around you as he holds you close to comfort you and give you peace.
Love,
John & Elaine Crumblin
To the family and friends of Mrs. Tezra W. Haire. I am sending my love and condolences. Tezra was one of my childhood friends. I will always cherish the memories. Rest in Heaven
Our Deepest condolences and prayers to the Haire and Williams Family. Great memories we’ve shared on Rainbow Road with the Williams Family. We are saddened of Tezra’s death; however we rejoice that she is resting in God’s loving arms and that her spirit will dwell within our hearts.🙏🏾🕊
My heartfelt sympathies to Vanzell and Children. Tezra was Always a bright light; her presence lit up every space she occupied. Mrs. Isabelle, my heart breaks for the devastating loss of your Precious daughter. Sandy and Janeen, I know how close you all were and the special relationship you shared; I feel your pain. I pray that you all are comforted by the presence of God and the wonderful memories you will always treasure. Blessings of Comfort today, and in the weeks and months ahead.
I am saddened to hear about Tezra. She was so bubbly and fun to be around. She will be truly missed.
Condolences to Vanzell, the children and the Williams and Haire families. I am praying for Tezra’s soul and your strength now and in the future. It is difficult to understand why she is physically gone but spiritually, she will always be with you. Cherish the memories, stand strong with each other and keep the faith— you will meet again. May God grant you peace and understanding in the days and months ahead. 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
My heartfelt sympathies are with you all.
To the haire and Williams family, you have my deepest sympathy and unwavering support. Wishing you peace, comfort, courage and lots of love at this time of sorrow. I’m going to miss her too ( Rev.onnabelle onnie Washington Frazier)🙏
Oh My Dear, Sweet, loving. Kind hearted Cousin Tezra. Oh how my heart breaks still. But God knows best.
To the Williams and Haires family we send our heartfelt condolences and love to all of you.
Missed but never forgotten.
Love you Cuz.
VAN WE THE JONES FAMILY SENDS OUR LOVE AND CONDOLENCES MAY God give you and the family the strength to endure in this difficult time
April 12, 2022
Van, children and the Haire & Williams Families- I’ve been in prayer for all of you since I was told about Tezra’s passing. I’ll continue praying for all of you.
Sending love & support,
-Goya
To the Williams and Haire Families:
The Green Team was deeply saddened to learn of the passing of our dear friend Tezra. We would like to extend our heartfelt sympathy to you and your family. We are in a state of shock and can only imagine how difficult this must be for you. We will never forget Tezra. A great soul has departed this Earth but the memories shall never fade. May the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus. Elder Tony Gee, Alicia, and Alan Green
We are sending our condolences to the Haire and Williams family at this difficult time. May God give all of you comfort in your time of bereavement.
All the best,
The Prailleau and Franklin Family
I send my prayers and support to you and your family during this difficult time.
I am deeply saddened right now, Tezra was such a sweet person and she is already missed by all who knew her. Take your rest. Condolences to all of her family.