Tyshianna J. "Anna" Atkins

SPRINGFIELD--Tyshianna J. "Anna" Atkins, 19, entered into eternal rest on July 4, 2013 in Springfield, MA. Born on April 2, 1994 in Springfield, MA to Joe Grant and Trudy Pantaleon, she was a graduate of the High School of Commerce and was a student in the Medical Assisting program at American Career Institute. She loved makeup and aspired to be a model.Miss Atkins leaves her parents, Joe Grant of Springfield, MA and Trudy Pantaleon of Hyde Park, MA, sisters: Le’Keitha Garrick and Tyniesha Atkins of Springfield, MA and Jo’Mare Atkins of Hyde Park, MA , brothers: Joe-Quan Grant, Christopher Atkins and Jermaine Atkins of Springfield, MA and Joe Taevon Grant of NY; grandparents, Eloise Atkins of Springfield and Joe Atkins of NJ; uncles; Derrick Atkins, Michael Atkins and Douglas Atkins; aunts: Latrice Atkins, Wanda Grant and Jenell Grant; nieces, Khamani Gregory and Khamyah Hamilton; nephew, Tashan Garrick Jr. and best friends Valerie Julce and Davaisa Brown.The wake will be on Friday, July 12, 2013 from 5:00-8:00PM at New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC 25 Mill St., Springfield, MA. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, July 13, 2013 beginning at 10:00AM with a service at 11:00AM at St. John’s Congregational Church, 643 Union St., Springfield, MA. Burial will follow in Oak Grove Cemetery. The family has entrusted New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC with the arrangements. Visit www.nefcc.net