A homegoing celebration for Ms. Sandra Denise Diei 'Ne Ne', who passed away on Friday, April 6, 2018 will be held Saturday, April 14th at 10:00 a.m. at Aikens Funeral Home, 2708 E. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, Bishop Ernest Freeman, officiating. The interment will be in Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery. Sandra Denise Diei was born on November 8, 1956 to the late John Brown and Myrtis Brooks in Tampa, Florida. She attended the public schools of Hillsborough County. Sandra was a loving and caring person and there was nothing she liked better than a good conversation and could engage in one with anyone. She never met a stranger and will be remembered for her bubbly personality and giving spirit. Sandra loved her family and was always happy when she was in their presence. She will truly be missed. She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Elmore Brooks, Jr. and Theodore Shellman, Jr.; and nephew, Jamarie Hodges. She leaves to Cherish her fond memories with her devoted and beloved daughter, Laphan McGriff (Nathan); grandchildren, Terrell, Nathan, Jr., Ariel, Kataria, Delisha (Naiym), and Nyla; great-grandchildren, Amiyah, Avery, Akeem, Renaldi, and Aiden; sisters, Mary Ann Aydelotte (Joseph), Wanda Newson (Freddie), and Elaine Jackson (Robert); nieces, Anita, Lu-Keacia, Tiffany, Kemyria, Kaila and Shaketha; nephews, Robert Jr. (Lashandra), Sir Gregory (Jackie), Dewaun, Robert V (Jeanell), Deniro, Theodore III and Kameron; special cousin, Viceola Johnson; special friend, Don; and a host of sorrowful relatives and friends. The visitation will be held at Aikens Funeral Home, April 13th, 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. The family and friends are asked to meet at the chapel on Saturday for the service.

Visitation
The Chapel of Hope Aikens Funeral Home Chapel
Friday, April 13, 2018
05:00 PM - 07:00 PM
2708 E Dr. MLK Jr.
Tampa, Florida 33610

Funeral Service
The Chapel of Hope Aikens Funeral Home Chapel
Saturday, April 14, 2018
10:00 AM
2708 E Dr. MLK Jr.
Tampa, Florida 33610