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Services for Latoya will be live streamed from Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home on Friday, May 8, 2020 at 11:00am. Only the IMMEDIATE FAMILY will be present at the funeral home. You may witness this service live by accessing the live stream link at https://youtu.be/rnltQxmKzRE on Friday beginning at 10:45 am (service will start at 11 am).
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Racine, WI – Latoya Michelle (Nee: Lewis) Brantley, age 35, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, April 20, 2020. She was born in West Memphis, Arkansas on September 16, 1984 to Charlene Lewis and Tyrone Brown.
Latoya received her GED and a Criminal Justice degree in Illinois. She was employed as a Residential Caregiver at Excel Adult Family Homes. Latoya had a passion for helping people, even if it was a place to stay for the night or an encouraging word. Latoya LOVED cooking holiday dinners for everyone, especially her family. She had a love for a variety of music including: rap, gospel, old school and slow jams. She also loved her on-line shopping for wigs.
Latoya leaves to cherish precious memories: Her husband, Brandon Brantley, four children; Kenasia, Nikerra, Demetris “Juiceman” Lewis and Braydon Brantley of Racine, WI; mother, Charlene Lewis and stepfather, Richard Black of Rantoul, IL; father, Tyrone Brown of Michigan City, MI; brother, Orlando Lewis of Racine, WI; Godmother, Patricia McGee; Godchildren; Jacob, Janaijah, Javion, Lelia and Hailie all of Racine, WI; special friends, Zequanda Cornelious, Melissa Ross and Shana Wooden and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, other relatives and friends.
Latoya was proceeded in death by her grandmother, Ms. Gertrude Gordan.
Latoya will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her.
Services for Latoya will be live streamed from Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home on Friday, May 8, 2020 at 11:00am. Only the IMMEDIATE FAMILY will be present at the funeral home. You may witness this service live by accessing the live stream link at https://youtu.be/rnltQxmKzRE on Friday beginning at 10:45 am (service will start at 11 am).
Mrs Rose M Hooker says
Brandon, may you know you are in my thoughts and prayers. During this most difficult time please know that God sees every tear you have shed and will shed for Toya. It’s ok not to be ok. Stay strong for the children Take one day at a time ❤️🙏🏾
Dianne Danner says
Sorry For Your loss Toya was a Beautiful young lady that is going to be Miss truly.I love your family I love you have my deepest deepest condolence well Dianne
Shanise W. says
I love u Toya❤️ In I’m sorry. Rest in Heaven🙌🏾🙏
Mr. Key G says
Fly high one of realist never changed up💯❤️💦
Zequanda Cornelious says
Words can’t describe how much I love you! No matter what we may have went through we was always able to work through it! I’m completely torn but will always keep you with me! It’s hard writing this but I know you already see and know what I’m feeling! I will always love you and truly MISS YOU😘😢
Raquel and the Jackson Family says
I’m so sorry for your loss. Praying for your strength during your time of grief.
Latonjia renteria says
Rip.your on your way to heavens gate.condolences to the family sorry for your loss God bless the family.
Debra Bolle says
R.I.P. BEAUTIFUL LADY
FRIENDS OF DISTINCTION says
GOD WILL MAKE A WAY.
Daris J Hodges says
My condolences to the family. May God strengthen you all.
Christ love for you says
Life seem to take a toll on us unexpectedly and our heart goes out to family of latoya our prayers are sent up continually for the family may god watch over you all comfort and strengthen you all from the christian family
arneica wilson says
toya we love you..kiss sumo and my grandmother for me…keep watching over the family and just know we will traet your kids as if they are ours..love see u on the other side..
Orlando Lewis says
My sister mentor and best friend is gone I wish I can wake up from this night nightmare still unreal Latoya not the average lady Lewis will be more than missed rest in heaven we love and miss you
Heather Young says
A couple of days ago one of the most special, loving women who ever graced this earth left behind a husband and 4 precious children. Latoya walked with such a beautiful presence in this life as she loved, challenged, taught, forgave and ministered to people who were her friends and to some who weren’t. Her love just spilled out on any who were around her. We all felt it.
Latoya was super smart and would look systemically at challenges in our society, like the criminal justice system, and wanted to bring her excellent mind and creativity to bear on those issues. The world has truly lost an advocate for justice.
Latoya had a deep, husky, beautiful voice that was wonderful to listen to and she had a delightful way of describing the people she loved, especially her children. She loved Jesus and she genuinely loved people. Toya had a heart that would open up to people who were in pain as she listened deeply to their struggles. She taught me so much about finding good in people and modeled that before all of us who knew her, even when it was difficult or she was hurt by the people she was trying to love. My life is so, so much better for knowing her.
Latoya, I will miss you so very much! I’m comforted from Revelation 21:4 that says “He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death’ or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away.” You and I are going to have an amazing reunion one day. 💕
Carmesha williams says
Love you sissy fly high praying for ms.charlene and the kids 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
Crystal Kyle says
I love you Toya!!!🤞🏾🥰🥰🥰😘😇
Vonda D. says
My condolences goes out to the family. Praying for you all.
Doris kyles says
So sorry for your loss. Prayer lifted that god give the family comfort
Mary Thomas says
My condolences the family
Margaret Johnson says
Strength.. Love.. Prayers
Tierra Williams says
You will be missed, I love you sis. Praying for the family and your kids ♥️
Nate G says
I’m so hurt right now….. we lost a great loving awesome beautiful woman….to my bro, you know she’s forever in our thoughts and prayers and she’s forever the angel on you and the family shoulders….R.I.H sweetheart
Brenda Brantley says
May God comfort you & give you strength, cousin Brandon ❤️ Rest peacefully, Latoya🌹
Marcus Reel says
I Will always Love you cousin.. My heart is aching with this sudden loss and you will be truly missed .. 💔💔😢
Carmin white /James A Barker Sr says
My deepest sympathy goes out to Miss Linda /Gordon-wilson and family sorry for your loss friend I 💘 you let me know if it’s anything I can do for you 💘 forever
Excel Co-workers and clients says
may the angels in heaven receive the wonderful joy that you gave off just being around you that you gave us
Tony McNeal Sr. says
Sorry for your lost, I knew her as a bright loving kid. I haven’t seen her in a while but hate to see her like this, I wish and pray that her family is doing well
Anita Clark says
My deepest condolences.Sending prayers of comfort.
Charlotte Mosley says
So sorry for your loss may the Lord be with you and your family in this time of bereavement may the Lord continue to strengthen you hang in there weeping endure for a night but joy cometh in the morning trust in him pray to him and he will strengthen you and see you through this
Michelle P says
Brandon,
My deepest condolences. Prayers of comfort and healing to your and your family.
Ronald Puryear says
Brandon I am deeply sorry for your great loss may she have a part in the resurrection
Tariena Flowers (Tre) Xavier Whittenburg (Nick) says
Im hurt….WE ALL HURT
I always think I got time.. Imma get there… we gon hang like old times…..
this is definitely a hard one for me. I Love you babygirl… WE ALLL LOVE YOU..
I PROMISE TO DO A BETTER JOB WITH LANDO AND BE THERE MORE !
Virgos 4 Life 🙏💙🙏
Joanna H. says
Heaven gained an angel…beautiful soul! Prayers to the family and friends ❤️🙏🏽
.Dorothy Turner Green says
So sorry for your loss Brandon ,
Praying for you and the family.🙏🏾🙏🏾
Brittany Mosley says
Big Bro, I wish I was there with you all during this time. Toya will always be your light. Giving you and the kids a huge hug from Houston. Words cannot express how much it pains me to see you hurting. I am always here. Love you.