Chaneilya Shyann Spears

Chaneilya Shyann Spears was born on July 28, 1986, in Lufkin, Texas, to the parentage of Neva Durham (Spikes) and Rodrick Spears. She was the Oldest of four. Chaneilya graduated from Lufkin High School with the Class of 2004 in Lufkin, Texas. She went on to attend Angelina College in Lufkin, Texas to persue a certificate in school of Arts, where she completed 1 year. She recently enrolled into Bryan University to finish out her certificate in school of Arts. She had many friends which would develop into a lifetime. she loved to play bingo, casino slot, spend time with her daughter and was always into social media and music. She was a faithful Lufkin Panthers Football fan. On Oct 19, 2009, Ms. Spears and her brother decided to partnership with an income tax accounting business called “Chaneils Tax Services LLP”. The business has grown over the years and is a member of The United States Chamber of Commerce, U.S. small business accounting firms, and have an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau. The joy and love that she gave during her lifetime will be greatly missed and loved always.

On March 13th, 2023, Chaneilya Shyann Spears departed this life into eternity. Left to cherish her memories: Her loving and devoted Mother, Neva Durham Spikes of Lufkin, Texas; Step-Father, Dornest Spikes Jr. of Lufkin, Texas Grandparents; Leroy Durham Sr. of Lufkin, Texas; Doris Starks Durham preceded in death; Marrell Johnson Sr. of Lufkin, Texas and Barbara Moore Hubert of Lufkin, Texas; Guardians Leslie and Shirley Starks preceded in death; Her Daughter Kalyan Spears of Lufkin, Texas Her devoted Brothers, Travosky Kiel of Lufkin, Texas and Kelvin Spears of North Carolina; Sisters, Laderrica Parks of Lufkin, Texas; Ashley Spears of Tyler, Texas, Step-Uncle James Spikes of Lufkin, Texas Step-Sister Shadon Spikes Robinson of Sacramento-California Step Brother Shannon Dixon of Houston, Texas, God-Sister; Danitra Moore of Houston, Texas; Three Nieces, Aziya Mosby, JaHayla Mosby and Riley Parks of Lufkin, Texas; Two Nephews, Da’Quayvion Pleasant Kiel of Longview, Texas; DeMarion Glenn of Diboll, Texas preceded in death “Special Aunt, Nicole Durham” of Lufkin, Texas Aunts Rhonda Buchanan of Lufkin, Texas Ronda Ivey of Lufkin, Texas, Kristen “RAQUEL” Perkins of Lufkin, Texas; Uncles, Leroy Durham Jr. (Mary) of Corrigan, Texas, Christopher Durham Sr. (Beatrice) of Lufkin, Texas, Zachary Durham of Houston, Texas, Calvin Durham Sr. of Houston, Texas Darrell Johnson, Shreveport Louisiana Marrell Johnson Jr. Houston, Texas Extended family: Earth Owens of Hemphill, Texas, Janice Owens of Memphis Tennessee, and Sandra Owens of Hemphill, Texas Family Friend Brenda Rogers; of Austin, Texas and a wealth of other devoted cousins, and friends.