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Nikesha Genelle Gilliam

Feb 11, 1974 – Jul 13, 2017

Service Details

Visitation: 

Saturday, July 22, 2017

10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home

Homegoing Service:  

Saturday, July 22, 2017

11:00 a.m.

 Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home

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Nikesha Genelle (nee: Nash) Gilliam, 43, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, July 13, 2017.

Nikesha was born in Racine on February 11, 1974 to Kenneth (Barb) Nash and the late Doris (nee: Turner) Nash-Veasey.  She has resided in Racine for over 40 years.  Nikesha held numerous jobs as a Certified Nursing Assistant.

Nikesha was united in holy matrimony to Cornelious W. Gilliam Sr. on September 29, 2001.  Among her interests, she enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren.

She leaves to cherish her memory, her husband of 16 years, Cornelious W. Gilliam Sr., children, Tyrell, Travon of GA, Tyshell, Teven of WI, father, Kenneth (Barb) Nash of AZ, grandchildren, Antonio, A’Propheci, Amarhyon, Xavier, Aaliyah (on the way), of WI and, Jahliel of GA, step-children, Cornelious Jr, Taylor, and David of AZ, and Sahron of WI, brothers, Naron Veasey of WI and Nolen Nash of AZ, niece, Ticiana of WI, god-father, Julius Hulbert of WI, special friends, Frannie Gatzow, Rhonda Price of WI, Angela King, Tanisha Nesby of IL, and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, mother-in-law, brothers-in-laws, sisters-in-laws, and friends.  In addition to her mother, Nikesha was preceded in death by her beloved grandparents, her brother and her mother-in-law.

Family and friends are invited to meet in the Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home on Saturday, July 22, 2017 for a visitation from 10-11 a.m.  A service celebrating her life and Homegoing will follow at 11:00 a.m.  A private interment will take place at a later time.

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  1. Wanda T says

    July 20, 2017 at 9:08 pm

    So sad RIP Kesha you will be missed

  2. Frannie Gatzow says

    July 20, 2017 at 9:35 pm

    Kesha words can not express how much you will be missed. I love you. Watch over us all until we meet again. Love you

  3. Love Ree says

    July 21, 2017 at 7:26 am

    We love u kesha rest peacefully baby

  4. Mike Berryhill says

    July 21, 2017 at 9:43 am

    R.I.H. cuzzo M.B. and TheBerryhill crew

  5. Snow Family says

    July 21, 2017 at 12:32 pm

    You will be missed good friend. Rest on.

  6. Markeeta king says

    July 21, 2017 at 1:03 pm

    You were a beautiful person and you will be missed rip

  7. Ava & Roosevelt (Edmonds, Price) says

    July 21, 2017 at 3:57 pm

    To the children, grand children, and family ,
    We send our deepest sympathy during this sad time in your lives. Know that God is with you all and that he did not take her from you but he came to take her with him.

    Take care of one another and may your mom rest peacefully in heaven.

  8. Sarah reichenberger says

    July 21, 2017 at 4:09 pm

    I will always love u n hold u In my heart boo bae n my condolences go out to the family

  9. Anonymous says

    July 22, 2017 at 2:07 pm

    Love you sis I’m so at loss of words I’m still in disbelief. Sorry couldn’t make the funeral ,but you are in my heart forever …..lily

  10. Victoria Sherell says

    July 24, 2017 at 5:36 am

    I would like to offer my deepest sympathy for the loss of your loved one. Although this is a difficult time, you can be assured that God cares for your family and can be a source of comfort (2 Corinthians 1: 3, 4). He also promises a time soon when death will be brought to nothing (1 Corinthians 15: 26, Isaiah 25:8). We can look forward to such a joyous time.

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