Memorial services announced for Tasheka ‘TySheeks’ Young

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The community will get a chance to honor the life of local mother and former DJ Tasheka “TySheeks” Young.

Young was known by many as “TySheeks.” She previously worked for POWER 106.1, which is owned by Action News Jax parent company Cox Media Group.

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The mother of two, who Action News Jax learned was expecting a third child, was found dead inside her unit at the Mission Pointe Apartments on Biscayne Boulevard on Saturday, July 23.

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office arrested her boyfriend, Bursey Armstrong, for second-degree murder.

Young was known by many as “DJ TySheeks.” She previously worked for POWER 106.1, which is owned by Action News Jax parent company Cox Media Group.

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There will be a wake for Young on Thursday, August 4 from 4-7 p.m. at A.B. Coleman Mortuary on Moncrief Road.

Her funeral is Friday, Aug. 5 at 11 a.m. at the Historic Mt. Zion African Methodist Episcopal Church located at 201 East Beaver St.

Young’s family says the service is open to the public and they are asking those who attend to wear something purple.

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Young’s family members are now caring for her two children. Donations are being accepted to help with expenses like day care and clothing.

If you’d like to donate, the CashApp username for Young’s mother is $OliviaSYoung.

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