Pall Bearers
Brown
Nance
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King
Ellis
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Friends
Acknowledgements:
deep appreciation the many expressions of prayers have helped to sustain us. May God blessings upon each of you.
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In loving memory
Denisha danae williams
April 24,1987 – November 12, 2024
Saturday, November 23, 2024
Visitation: 1:00 p.m.
Memorial: 1:30 p.m.
Northeast Baptist Church 3204 Highway 55 Durham, NC 27713
Rev. Claude W. Dunston, Pastor
Denisha Danae Williams
Denisha Danae Williams' sweet spirit descended upon this realm on April 24, 1987, at 7:57 p.m. God called her home to rest with the ancestors on November 12, 2024. She was born to Reginald Williams and Sybil King at Franklin General Hospital, Nassau, New York.
From birth, Denisha was raised in Queens and Brooklyn, New York, before relocating to Durham, North Carolina, in 1994. She resettled to Suitland, Maryland, before returning to Durham to complete her primary education. A 2005 Hillside High School the theater enthusiast continued her studies at Winston Salem State University and North Carolina A&T University,
Different family members adorned her with their monikers to
Nisha was compassionate with a protective spirit. She was known spoken soul with a servant's all packaged under the portrait of a tender smile. was talented and transparent, inquisitive, and immeasurable. The sweet, quiet spirit also had a stern lioness side, always prepared to
Nisha's silent confidence mirrored a lighthouse providing safe passage for those searching for a lighted path during their dark travels. She was a beaming light that made a difference. The quiet giant always made silent entrances, yet her indelible presence was always prominent. She possessed a genuine passion for connecting with the soil of her community by wanting to own a profit agency. Although she would ascend to heaven before realizing her aspiration, her commitment to serve as a "Change ill reverberated within the community. Nisha worked for Sherwood Githens Middle School in the Durham Public School district. The former Githens student was passionate about her work as an Instructional Assistant, working with children with e compassionate educator loved her connection to her students, and her students loved Ms. Williams. She was zealous about swimming, crafting, babysitting family members' children, and enjoying times with family and friends. She was an ardent researcher.
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Scripture:
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Her faith walk began when she was just a child. Nisha was public about confessing her faith in Christ Jesus. While residing in New York, she attended King Emmanuel Missionary Baptist Church in Brooklyn and sang in the choir. In Durham, North East Baptist Church provided her with spiritual guidance that was pivotal in her holistic development. Nisha was actively engaged in several ministries, including the Girl Scouts and Youth and Young Adults.
Prayer Of Comfort
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Acknowledgements And Resolution
Her family and friends knew Nisha as someone with incredible strength who inspired others. The beautiful warrior fought a courageous battle against undifferentiated osteosarcoma, a rare cancer that develops in the soft tissues or bones. It is an aggressive cancer that impacts just one percent of the American population. Because the tumor is so rare, the American Cancer Society refers to it as the "Forgotten Cancer." The five-year survival rate for soft tissue sarcoma is around 65 percent, and 70 percent for bone cancer. When the tumor spreads to other parts of the body, the survival rate falls to 16 percent, meaning only 16 percent of people will remain alive five years after the diagnosis.
Obituary (Please read silently)
Poem
Remarks (please limit to 2 minutes)
Patricia Williams
LaQuisha Currie
Diagnosed on February 14, 2024, Nisha toiled on many mountainous trials; with each battle, she demonstrated an unbelievable resolve. Despite the odds, she faced her illness with unwavering courage and resilience, inspiring all who knew her. Throughout her illness, Nisha, via "Nisha's Update," transparently documented her battle, sharing both feel-good and rough days. Many followers, most of who never met her, often commented on how inspiring she was.
Reshod King .
Deja Williams
A Letter of Love
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Eulogy
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Mortician’s Brief Funeral Director
Recessional
Michelle Burton Former DPS Educator and Durham County Commissioner-Elect
Nisha was the proud aunt to her niece Mia, nephews Darius Jr. and Caysen (Caysen was born on his aunt's birthday). Casey, Kaydence, and Savey Jr. (aka Mr. Bill) are Nisha's cousins; however, she maintained that she was their aunt. She leaves to cherish her beautiful memories are her father, Reginald Williams (Peachie Pleasants) of Laurel, Maryland; her mother, Sybil King of Durham, NC; her brother, Darius Williams (Caronica) of Forrest City, Arkansas; sister, Jade Pleasants of Laurel, Maryland, and sistercousin, Deja Williams of Durham, North Carolina. She also leaves her grandmother, Genora Williams (her Momma Nora) of Durham, NC, a host of aunts (Ernestine Swinton of Chadbourn, NC is her eldest aunt) and uncles (James Nance of Jersey City, NJ is her eldest uncle), nieces, nephews, cousins, endearing friends, and members of her cancer family. Her grandparents, Headrick Williams, Jacob and Marie Frink King, her aunt Gwendolyn S. King, and uncles Rodney and Jerry Williams preceded Nanny Nuke in death.
Danae Williams
sweet spirit descended upon this earth
7:57 p.m. God called her home to rest November 12, 2024. She was born to King at Franklin General Hospital, raised in Queens and Brooklyn, New Durham, North Carolina, in 1994. She Maryland, before returning to Durham to education. A 2005 Hillside High School enthusiast continued her studies at WinstonNorth Carolina A&T University, Communication.
variety of nicknames Nisha, Mommy, a testament to who she was. adorned her with their monikers to endearment for her.
with a protective spirit. She was known sweet, soft-spoken soul with a servant's the portrait of a tender smile. Nisha inquisitive, and immeasurable. The stern lioness side, always prepared to
mirrored a lighthouse providing safe for a lighted path during their dark light that made a difference. The quiet entrances, yet her indelible presence was possessed a genuine passion for her community by wanting to own a she would ascend to heaven before commitment to serve as a "Change within the community. Nisha worked for School in the Durham Public School student was passionate about her Assistant, working with children with compassionate educator loved her connection to loved Ms. Williams. She was crafting, babysitting family members' with family and friends. She was an
Order of Service
Selection – Praise Team
Scripture:
Old Testament – Psalm 24 (NIV): Nicole Darby
New Testament – 1 Thessalonians
New Testament – 1 Thessalonians 4:13 (CEV): Chris Brown
Prayer Of Comfort – Rev. Yvette Crawford
Selection – Minister Morgan McNeill – Ministry of Dance Movement
Acknowledgements And Resolution – Jennifer Smith
Obituary (Please read silently)
Poem – Monique Frink Jowers
Remarks (please limit to 2 minutes)
Patricia Williams – Cancer Survivor
Michelle Burton – Former DPS Educator and Durham County Commissioner-Elect
LaQuisha Currie – Childhood Friend
Reshod King – Cousin.
Deja Williams – Sister/Cousin
A Letter of Love – Milani Mebane – Cousin
Selection – Avay McKenzie
Eulogy – Reginald Williams – Father
Selection – Praise Team
Mortician’s Brief Funeral Director
Recessional
Yellow represents the presence of God and His anointing. It also represents sarcoma.
Memories…
Her faith walk began when she was just a child. Nisha was public about confessing her faith in Christ Jesus. While residing in New York, she attended King Emmanuel Missionary Baptist Church in Brooklyn and sang in the choir. In Durham, North East Baptist Church provided her with spiritual guidance that was pivotal in her holistic development. Nisha was actively engaged in several ministries, including the Girl Scouts and Youth and Young Adults.
honorary Pall Bearers
Elliott Brown
James Nance
Keary Nance
James King
LaKendra Ellis
L. Dewitt Ellis
Her family and friends knew Nisha as someone with incredible strength who inspired others. The beautiful warrior fought a courageous battle against undifferentiated osteosarcoma, a rare cancer that develops in the soft tissues or bones. It is an aggressive cancer that impacts just one percent of the American population. Because the tumor is so rare, the American Cancer Society refers to it as the "Forgotten Cancer." The five-year survival rate for soft tissue sarcoma is around 65 percent, and 70 percent for bone cancer. When the tumor spreads to other parts of the body, the survival rate falls to 16 percent, meaning only 16 percent of people will remain alive five years after the diagnosis.
Flower Bearers
Family and Friends
Diagnosed on February 14, 2024, Nisha toiled on many mountainous trials; with each battle, she demonstrated an unbelievable resolve. Despite the odds, she faced her illness with unwavering courage and resilience, inspiring all who knew her. Throughout her illness, Nisha, via "Nisha's Update," transparently documented her battle, sharing both feel Many followers, most of who never met her, often commented on how inspiring she was.
Acknowledgements:
The family wishes to acknowledge with deep appreciation the many expressions of love, concern and kindness. Your prayers have helped to sustain us. May God continue to richly bestow His blessings upon each of you.
Professional Services Entrusted To Holloway Funeral Home
Nisha was the proud aunt to her niece Mia, nephews Darius Jr. and Caysen (Caysen was born on his aunt's birthday). Casey, Kaydence, and Savey Jr. (aka Mr. Bill) are Nisha's cousins; however, she maintained that she was their aunt. She leaves to cherish her beautiful memories are her father, Reginald Williams (Peachie Pleasants) of Laurel, Maryland; her mother, Sybil King of Durham, NC; her brother, Darius Williams (Caronica) of Forrest City, Arkansas; sister, Jade Pleasants of Laurel, Maryland, and sistercousin, Deja Williams of Durham, North Carolina. She also leaves her grandmother, Genora Williams (her Momma Nora) of Durham, NC, a host of aunts (Ernestine Swinton of Chadbourn, NC is her eldest aunt) and uncles (James Nance of Jersey City, NJ is her eldest uncle), nieces, nephews, cousins, endearing friends, and members of her cancer family. Her grandparents, Headrick Williams, Jacob and Marie Frink King, her aunt Gwendolyn S. King, and uncles Rodney and Jerry Williams preceded Nanny Nuke in death.