Margarette D

Garrett

Margarette Delaina Garrett, better known as Laina was born May 10th, 1964 to Mary Lois Flowers and Willie  Paul in New York City. Delaina is the middle child of a dynamic trio.  Delaina is a mother of 4 children, Mother in law of 3, God Mother to 2, and Nana of 4 grandchildren. She was an avid traveler, and did not hesitate to pick up and move to find better opportunities for herself and most importantly her children. Delaina successfully completed coursework and received her Associates, Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degree, and took pride in being called a doctor. She was a professor at Felician and Bergen Community College, and taught in Englewood School district. Delaina enjoyed shopping, decorating, fashion, music, hosting family gatherings, cooking, dancing, making others laugh and laughing. She was and will always be the life of the party. Her favorite thing to do was spend time with her children and grandchildren.  She was currently working as a teacher in Shikellamy school district in Northumberland Pennsylvania and loved the children she taught, she was well loved and received by the children and staff. Delaina was the first to be called upon by family and friends if anyone needed resources. She would spoil her family any chance she had gotten to do so. Words are not enough to describe the impact she made on the lives she encountered. Her presence, cadence, tone, and charisma was, is, and will always be unmatched. She is well loved by many. Margarette Delaina Garrett was preceded in passing by her Mother Mary Lois Flowers, and her eldest daughter Shana Marqueenna Garrett. She is survived by her father Willie Paul, Her brother Willie Paul, her sister Trina Paul Adams. Her sister Nicole Bass. Her daughter Rasheedah Thompson and husband Prince. Her first born son Earl Amaker, and wife D'Asia  Her youngest son Isaiah Nelson, and wife Candace. God Daughters Dela Brown, Daughter Mywish, and Kenya Perez. Her 4 grand Children, Jesavus, Zendaya, Remini "Mouse", and Naseem "Nana's Nas". Along with a host of Aunt's, Uncle's, Cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends that became family like Lorenda , and Shirlene (sisters) along with their children and grandchildren. Along with Sister in laws Tyisha Garrett, Alicia Garrett, and Lorraine Amaker.