Elaine Smalls

Birth date: Jul 25, 1976 Death date: Oct 21, 2019
Anitra Dezell Doyle, 43, of Tacoma, joined the angels in Heaven on October 21st 2019. She was born on July 25th 1976 at the Madigan Army Medical Center on Fort Lewis Army Base in Tacoma, Washington. Anitra was greeted with love by Read Obituary



Anitra taught me how to build a fort with blankets. That was the first time I ever experienced this childhood activity and every time I build a fort with my girls, I think it the fun we had in her room at the Oakland Army Base. Our moms dressed us alike and we were great friends. Anitra was strong and had a lot of energy. We got each other and I NEVER knew a time when she would not be there for me. Eleven years ago, we rekindled our friendship talking on the phone for hours. Time passed and we stayed connected via Facebook and through birthday posts. I haven’t yet sat for a long period of time to reflect on her no longer being here physically but I recognize that her time here with friends and family was not in vain. I loved seeing the love between her and her mom and definitely the love for Eric. The entire family has always been strong and tight. What a blessing.
May the family continue to think on the wonderful memories of Anitra; the laughter and the smile. And when the pain comes, embrace it know that it exists because she leaves such a mark upon your lives that you are then reminded of how blessed you were to experience her joy on earth. Love you all - Candace & The Girls:)