Deidre (Dee Dee) Sherill Poindexter was born to the late Melvin T. Poindexter, Sr. and Lottie (Wilbur) James on May 29, 1968 in New Haven, CT where she was a life resident. Dee Dee leaves behind to mourn, 1 Daughter Quaneysha S. Poindexter-McCrea of New Haven; two-sisters Dawn (Lasalle) Johnson and Cherlyn Poindexter both of Hamden; two-brothers Melvin T. Poindexter Jr. of New Jersey and Xavier J. (Marie) Poindexter of New Haven. One-Granddaughter Anihya E. McCrea of New Haven. A niece Nateysha Poindexter and Special friend Tyrone Whitaker as well as host of nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by Her father Melvin T. Poindexter Sr., Her Son-In-Law Aaron T. McCrea, and Nephew Melvin Ledbetter-Poindexter. A celebration of her life will take place Tuesday November 24, 2009 at 11 AM at Beulah Heights Pentecostal Church 782 Orchard St. New Haven. Friends may call Tuesday at the church from 9 – 11 AM. Interment will be in Evergreen Cemetery. Services by Howard K. Hill Funeral Services 1287 Chapel St New Haven, CT 06511. To leave a message of comfort for the Poindexter family, click here.