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The Homegoing service for Gayit will be held in the funeral home at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, July 13th, with Pastor Stanley McKenzie and Pastor Alicia McKenzie officiating. Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. until the time of the service. Burial will follow in Graceland Cemetery.
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Life Reflections Gayit Zishita Tenort-Franklin, age 41, was called to her Heavenly Home with her family by her side on Friday July 2, 2021. She was born May 12, 1980, to Ernest Tenort and Garnett Betts in Racine, Wisconsin. She confessed her love to Christ at a young age and blossomed over the years. She expressed her love for each and every individual in her own way. Gayit (Yama) was a God-fearing woman, an amazing mother, full of Laughter and Love and not shy at all to have a conversation about HER God…the Man above. Her dedication to her marriage and family was the highlight of her day. Praising and leadership was always a priority with her. Gayit (Yama) was a member at KBFC for several years. The past two years she was serving at Life in God Ministries Racine as a worship Leader and a member of the LIGM Prayer Team. She was the queen of imitating her friends and family, especially her mother Garnett (GG). Gayit’s (Yama’s) inspiration was to find a location to create different Christian based groups, mentoring and fun activities for young adults. Being a mother, she acknowledges that the children are OUR future. Yama took the lead and was heading toward Entrepreneurship, which was one of her short-term goals. Creating Christian apparel and starting a YouTube Channel. Gayit (Yama) leaves to cherish her beautiful memories with her husband LaRon Franklin Sr. Children Breasia Edwards, Brenard Edwards, Leah Franklin and LaBron Franklin. Stepchildren Myasia, LaRon Jr. and LaRiya Franklin. Parents Ernest Tenort and Garnett Betts. Father and Mother-in-law Ricky Joe and Cheryle Ann Franklin. Brothers and Sisters Garret Watson, Antonio McClain, Guywuan Tenort Sr.and Ernika Tenort. Brother and Sister-in-law Ricky (Shawna) Franklin and Elizebeth Walker. Special Aunts Daisy (Oscar), Charlene (Lacy), Azelean (Benard), Angela, Carmen and Erica. Uncles Oscar, Keith, Glenter, Moses Jr and Mark. Special sister-cousins Judith Flora Mitchell, Artavia Etinne Mayweather and Jordan Mack. Special niece and nephew Seveghn and Guywuan Jr.. Godchildren Aarion and Lilyanna. Special lifelong sister-friend Naketha Campbell “Pookie” along with a host of very loved nieces, nephews, cousins, and dear friends. She was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents Cedars and Mary Tenort. Maternal grandparents Garland Betts and Mozelle Marie Etinne. Uncles Eddie Tenort, Willie Tenort and Garland Massie and her Aunt Doris Bogan.
The Homegoing service for Gayit will be held in the funeral home at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, July 13th, with Pastor Stanley McKenzie and Pastor Alicia McKenzie officiating. Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. until the time of the service. Burial will follow in Graceland Cemetery.
Tonya Gates says
You Have My Condolences and Prayers!
Therita Bogan Harris says
My Condolences Goes Out To The Franklin And Betts Family.
Tracy and Snoop Oliver says
Condolences to the family and special condolence to Tay Tay, so sorry for your loss, praying that you find peace…love you
Guenther Family says
We are so sorry to hear of sister Yama’s passing. We will miss her laugh, sweet heart, and presence altogether. We know she has made it to her destiny as she was a God fearing woman. We will continue to pray for her family & a special prayer for her children we love you all!
Chenita Scaife says
Rest well cuzzin you be missed..
Gone to soon..
❤❤❤
Karen Golden from Tennessee says
Sending my condolences 💐
Dameta Smith says
May she rest on peace and prayers to her and her family.
Carrie Moore says
Sending prayers to the family and friends of Yama. I was blessed to have met her! Such a beautiful soul. RIP Yama, I know you are watching over your loved ones.
Extended Betts/Galbreath/Wesley Family says
The Lord called this beautiful soul home. We know she is with Him.
Our condolences to all of Yama’s family and anyone who loved her.
Yama will never be forgotten. May our memories bring us comfort. God bless and keep us all.
Stacey Moore & Family says
Condolences to the family . May God comfort & strengthen each of you .
Stacy Hunter says
SENDING MY LOVE CONDOLENCES AND PRAYER FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY !!!
Sheila Grandy says
Sorry for the loss of your child, God has her with Him and she’s alright, may God comfort you all during this time
sherika Jackson says
I love you so much my beautiful friend continue to rest peacefully 💕
Trenetta says
Sorry for yo loss my deepest condolences to u and yo entire family may God wrap his arms around this family and give them the strength and comfort u need to help u heal in this difficult time prayers 🙏🕊😇💔
Lora Kennedy says
Sending my condolences to the Tenort and Franklin family. With love from your uncle willie daughter
Love & Westmoreland family says
Sending condolences and prayers to Tenort and Franklin family may God strength and comfort entire family
Tankia Thompson (Tan) says
Prayers and strength to the family and friends of Yama. My sincere condolences
Debra Barkley says
My Condolences and Prayers are with the Family and friends
Tamesha Ingram says
I am truly sorry for your loss. Prayers to the family and let God guide you in this time of grief.
April says
My love,prayers and condolences to everyone.Gone to soon you will be sadly missed but never forgotten love you Yama💙💙💙
Doriiswalker and family says
Sending my condolences to the family 🙏🙏🙏🙏
Martha McKenzie says
Yama my childhood friend my sister in Christ you will truly be missed. You we’re God’s gift to Earth, Truly an Angel to all who crossed paths with you. Prayers to The family May God See you thru this tough time,May he bring peace understanding and Strength that one day you will meet again. It’s Never Good-Bye just see you later. You all you in my thoughts and prayers
JaVetta Martin says
My condolences goes out to the family, May God cover you all in this difficult time.
Evangelist Nicky says
You will be truly missed. Your laugh was the cutest I have ever heard but your love of people is what I will remember the most.
Finley Family says
Our deepest sympathies and condolences to the family! You are in our thoughts and prayers. Lee, Edna and Jenna Finley
Rev. Merdis Hudson says
Ernest and GG words cannot express how sorry I am for your loss. May the Holy Spirit comfort you during this time.
Tasha Wilson says
My prayers are with the family and friends. Yama was a beautiful person inside and out, it’s sad to know you had to leave un this soon
Anita Morris/Sherman Mcneil says
Gone to soon. Will be missed.
Carmen Lakes says
My dear Yama, may you rest in the comfort of our Father’s arms now. May God comfort and heal your entire family. You will be sadly missed and loved. Rest easy my beautiful niece and my sister in Christ. I love you Auntie Carmen
Lueraine James says
My condolences to the family gone to soon 💜♥️ you will be missed ♥️😇🙏
Nikki Lacy and Family says
A beautiful soul gone to be with our Father. Love you Yama and praying for your family.
Carmin white and James Barker Sr. says
So sorry for y’alls lost man she was so precious I send my deepest sympathy to all her family friends and associates get your rest beautiful 👼 see you at the ❌ road 😭
Czaka Bogan says
Yama I miss you so much the great conversation we had the trips we went on together was truly joyful until we meet again
Latasha Love says
My deepest condolences to the family yama was so sweet RiH doll
Bonnie Rendall says
Such a young beautiful soul gone to be with our father. My condolences go out to all family members. You will be missed and forever loved Yama
Ramona Drane says
My condolences to the Family.God bless you all
Valencia Davidson Tucker says
My Condolences in the loss of mother daughter and beautiful friend RIPIH
Renishi Anderson says
Sending deepest condolences and love to the family
Phyllis Canady says
So sorry for your loss praying for you 🙏guys
Mollie Jones says
To the Tenort Family. You have my sincere condolences for the loss of your loved one. May God grant you strength and comfort at this difficult time.
Teirra Butler & Roy Butler says
My condolences to my classmate and good friend, Breasia Edwards, and to the family of her mother. I pray for the prosperity of all her siblings, and Breasia, whom I’ve known for years being at Saint Catherine’s in Racine.
Steve and Venicia Bennett says
Our sincere condolences to Yama’s family and friends.
Dekeithra Ward says
Continued prayers to your family and friends! Rest well with the Lord❤️
Glenda bell says
Im so sorry gg and earest she was so sweet as i remember her as a child rest love
Cynthia White says
My deepest condolences to the family of Yama, you will be truly missed by many 🙏
Charde Streeter daughter of "Keith-Betts" says
Cousin im so sorry I couldn’t make it to your homegoing service. I’m sure it was as beautiful as you were. May God bless us all I love watch over the family until we meet again love always your baby cousin CHARDE STREETER🙏🙏🕊🕊🕊
Cece howse says
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Leslie French says
Prayers to you and your family.
Edwina Hattix & The White family says
We just seen each other at the Pandora store. We laughed & talked about our children, parents, & being parents. You were beautiful inside & out. I know you’re in Heaven. Love you! Condolences to everyone. May the Holy Spirit comfort you all.
EVA KYLE says
Blessings my condolences to the Betts and Franklin family Yama Rest easy blessed one you have your wings beautiful soul
Shawn & Raquel Freeman says
Humble, graceful, peacemaker, filled with generosity and good will to others. Your voice will truly be missed. Heaven received one of their Angels. We were all blessed to know you. Rest in power Yama. My prayers and deepest condolences to the family.
Carolyn Peet says
Condolences to the family
Angela Bester-Lambert says
Sending my love and prayers. ❤