Thomasina S. Royster-Diatta

Thomasina Sabrina Royster- Diatta was born in Baltimore, Maryland on Monday, August 4, 1969, to the late Joyce Kelly Royster and Thomas Lee Royster. On February 20, 2022, our beloved, Thomasina, affectionately known as "Mondie", transitioned from this life, at age 52, with her children by her side. Without a doubt, Mondie received her nickname from her mother simply because she was born on Monday. She was the youngest of seven children. She received her education from the Baltimore City Public School System. On November 27, 2012, she married Papa "Jean" Diatta. Mondie was a very family-oriented person. She enjoyed spending time with her children, grandchildren, and siblings. She loved being an ear to anyone who was in need. You could call her at any hour, and she would answer to help you with your problems. She didn't mind being a shoulder for others to lean on and she always was lending a helping hand. Her motto was "if I have it, then you got it". In her free time, she loved to cook meals for her children and grandkids. Her most cherished dishes were smothered turkey wings and pot roast. If she wasn't cooking, then she was out eating with her close family and friends. She took pride in keeping her hair, nails, and eyelashes done. She loved watching TV programs and about forensics and nature. Mondie wiil be remembered for her animated and out-going personality, her kind-hearted spirit and soul, her funny and award-winning comedy, and jokes. She showered everyone she met with love and kindness. However, most of her attention and affection was directed towards her children and grandchildren. She was the true definition of a "diamond in the rough". Thomasina is preceded in death by her mother: Joyce Kelly Royster, mother-in-law: Fatou Sow, father-in-law: Jean Diatta, sister: Kim Copes and brother: : Rodney Kelly, grandmother: Mildred Kelly, grandfather: John T. Kelly, aunts: Jacqueline Comegys, and Fern "Mickey" Kelly, and uncle: John "Randy" Kelly. Thomasina leaves to cherish her memory: husband, Papa "Jean" Diatta; father, Thomas Royster; stepmother: Sharlene Cochrane; 3 sister: Karen Burris, Rhonda Royster White(Benjamine), and Donna "Buffy" Jones; 1 brother: Charles Cochrane: 4 children: Tyshawna Davis (Kevin), Kevin ?Fleming Jr., Tyeasha Fleming, and Darryl Lawson Jr.; 10 grandchildren: Antoine Roy Jr., Kevin Fleming III, Demetrus Corprew, Aden Roy, Addison Roy, Alayah Lawson, Khayla Fleming, Nyle Corprew, Kaidyn Fleming and Kai Corprew; 1 uncle; Thomas Kelly and 1 aunt: Emma Davis. She also leaves behind a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. sisters: Karen Burris, Rhonda Ro sisersyster White (Benjamine), and Donna :Buffy" Jones;

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Thomasina S. Royster-Diatta

August 4, 1969 - February 20, 2022