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.

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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