Chynekqua Lott

The Journey
Chynekqua Tynae' "Chae" Lott was born on February 2, 1991 in Thomasville, Ga to Ms. Orlando Davis. Chae joined the church at a young age, she attended Bethel Baptist Church located in Pine Park of Cairo, Ga. Chae had a big heart and could light up the room with her big beautiful smile. Chae loved to draw and dance, she would later pursue her dream of owning her own dance studio.

Chae attended school in the county and city school system, while attending Thomasville High in her junior year, she was a member of the JROTC. After graduating from Thomasville High in 2009, she went on to continue her education at ABAC in Tifton, GA for a year before deciding to join the U.S. Air Force in 2012. After retiring from the Air Force, she decided to further her education at Thomas University, where she became the manager for the TU men's basketball team. While a full-time student, Chae owned and operated her own business Dance-A-Lott studios since 2016. Her love for others especially children allowed her to work in programs like Passing Plus, the Boys & Girls Club and to compete in Dancing with the Thomasville Stars in 2017, where she helped raise money for the Halcyon Home. May 11, 2019 Chae graduated from Thomas University with a Bachelor of Science in business administration and marketing. November 2019 she was the Spark Thomasville 3rd place Cohort winner. May 2020 Chae participated in the Adopt-a-Graduate for the Thomasville High School seniors. Chae was a hard worker and never gave up on her dreams.

Chae leaves to cherish her memories: mother: Orlando Davis, Thomasville, GA; sister: Tycara Davis, Thomasville, GA; Beloved nephew, Sean Wilson Jr. AKA "Nep" Thomasville, GA; grandmother: Virginia Thomas, Cairo, GA; aunts: Sylvia Thomas (Phillip), Cairo, GA; Lisa Rome (Floyd), Bradenton, Fla; uncles: Joseph Davis (Rita), Thomasville, GA; Barnell Thomas Jr., Ochlocknee, GA; Alvin Ford (Calandra), Thomasville, GA, other family members and friends.

There were many people that influenced her in life but the ones that influenced her the most were: Coach Brenton Crews, Professor Mina Haretos and Mr. Wade Berstler.

"I would sit for hours and talk. They listened and didn't judge me. It helped me get through all the hard times while I pursued my degree."