Taylor Michele "Tay" Channels , age 29, of Xenia, passed away Saturday, January 22, 2022 at Grandview Hospital. She was born November 19, 1992 in Kettering, Ohio the daughter of Cecily A. Howell and Dorian E. Channels.

Tay is survived by her parents, her son: Keiron Channels; sisters: Tamaia Howell of Dayton; Chloe McGohan of Dayton and Brynlee Channels of CA; grandmother: Raejean Wakefield (Gregory Harris) of Xenia; great grandparents: Della and Clyde Channels; aunts and uncles: Rita Underwood (Charles Charleston), Devin Howell, Byron and Nickie Hurst, Jon Hurst, Deborah Channels (Phil) Wray and Eric (Joleen) Channels; cousins: Erin Eavers, Erica Channels, Dakari, Montel, Shy'Ann, and Cha'Day Hurst; Tarez Gray, Ronald Wakefield III; Candace (Marcus) Peaks; Juan Jr. (Ashleigh) Underwood; Kara Edwards; Javier Jackson; as well as many more friends and family.

She was preceded in death by her brother: Tayon Howell; grandmother: Betty Jean Hurst and uncle: Ronald Wakefield, Jr.

Tay was a beautiful soul. She had a smile that could light up the room and was an extremely loyal friend and devoted to her family.

Funeral services will be held 12 Noon Monday, January 31, 2022 at Lighthouse Baptist Church, 2040 W. Second St., Xenia. Visitation will be held 10:30 AM Monday at the church until the time of service. She will be buried at Woodland Cemetery at a later date. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.mccolaughfuneralhome.com.

(Services in care of McColaugh Funeral Home, Xenia.)