Kenyetta Briscoe, also known as (Patty/Kenya) was born on January 12, 1988, in Waukegan, Illinois, to Sherie L. Briscoe and Willie Johnson. She was the youngest daughter among nine siblings, and from an early age, she carried a special light and strength that touched everyone around her.
At the age of six, Kenyetta began her spiritual journey at Faith Tabernacle Church of God in Christ, under the leadership of Pastor Jessie Wallace, as she grew in her faith she began worshiping at Shekinah Glory Church under the leadership of Pastor Anthony Bryant, her faith remained a guiding force throughout her life.
Kenyetta attended Zion Benton High School and went on to graduate from Lincoln Challenge Academy, demonstrating her resilience and determination. She later settled in North Chicago, where she and Aron Bennett lovingly raised their two children. She was deeply devoted to her family, and her children were the pride and joy of her life.
Kenyetta carried her mother’s spirit of togetherness with the family, often coming to her house over the years for holidays, cooking, and fun times. Her presence was a blessing to all who knew her and a soul full of love and purpose. Her legacy lives on in the lives she touched.
She is survived by her beloved children, Chassidy and Chase; father, Willie Johnson; siblings, Sherie, Jeanie, Brandy, Bill, Anthony, Zachary, Salodine, Jeremy, and Kamen; grandfather, Isaiah Briscoe; aunts, Gwen, Toni (James), Tracie, Chermaine , and Jewel; uncles, Isaiah Jr (Robin) and Kevin( Shakikki); and a host of cousins, nieces, nephews, family, and friends who will cherish her memory forever.
She is preceded in death by her mother, Sherie L Briscoe-Avery; grandmother, Mable E Briscoe; uncles, Darryl J Briscoe and Ed Stewart; brothers, Michael and Arthur; nephew, Arthur Jr.; and aunts, Kimberly Edwards and Yolanda Conner.
A visitation will be held Friday July 25 from 11:00 a.m. until the time of service at 12:00 p.m. at Congdon Funeral Home 3012 Sheridan Road Zion, Illinois 60099.
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