Ranisha Marie Mullins Ward, age 37, passed away with her family by her side on Sunday, January 13, 2019. She was born August 14, 1981 to Robert Ward and Patricia (Mullins) Walker in Racine, Wisconsin. She confessed her love for Christ at a young age. As a child, she attended Greater Mt. Eagle Baptist Church under the leadership of Pastor Charles E. Thornhill, where she was a part of the usher board, youth choir, and Word of Life and continued her membership as an adult while under the leadership of Pastor Keith T. Evans.

Ranisha graduated from Horlick High School in 2000 and then jump right into the workplace. Her field of employment was in the health and social services.

Ranisha enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, and going to play bingo. She also enjoyed raising her niece/daughter, Christajah.  Ranisha had a love for music, singing and "tacos".

Ranisha leaves to cherish her fond memories: her father, Robert Ward of Waupun, WI; two brothers, Christopher Sr. and Anthony Mullins of Racine, WI; two sisters, Samantha and Anoinette Ward of Tupelo, Mississippi; two nieces, Christajah and Syia Mullins of Racine, WI; three nephews, Christopher Jr., Cord'e, and Christopher III Mullins of Racine, WI; two grandmothers, Dora Mullins of Racine, WI and Betty Ward of Green Bay, WI; her grandfather, Samuel Ward of Racine, WI; nine aunts, Betty Marshall, Linda Mullins, Sheri Price, Regina Avant, and Josephine Stokes of Racine, WI, Diane and Brenda Ward of Green Bay, WI, Lillie Mullen of Killeen, TX and Deanere (Larry) Shelton-Johnson of Milwaukee, WI; nine uncles, Clifford Mullins, Patterson and Timothy Marshall, Romer Lee Mullen, James Ward, and Cornell Stokes of Racine, WI, Fred Mullins of St. Louis, MO, Michael Farr of San Antonio, TX and Wayne Ward of Green Bay, WI; and a host of cousins, friends, and other loved ones.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Patricia (Mullins) Walker, her grandfather, Ed Mullins; her twin brother and sister, Ed & Edwina Mullins; great grandparents, James & Josephine Marshall, Homer Mullen, Eugene & Trully Bell Farr; and three uncles, James Arthur, John Wilson and Ernest Ward.

A Celebration of Her Life will be held on Monday, January 21, 2019, 11:00am at Greater Mt. Eagle Baptist Church, 929 State St., Racine, WI.  Visitation will be in the church from 9:00am until the time of service. Interment will take place in Graceland Cemetery.  Pastor Keith T. Evans will be officiating.

Service Details

Funeral: Monday, January 21, 2019, 11:00am

Visitation: Monday, January 21, 2019 9:00 – 11:00am

Location: Greater Mt. Eagle Baptist Church, 929 State Street, Racine, WI

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