
August 7, 1975 ~ February 2, 2019
Born in: Spokane, WA
Resided in: Denver, CO
Kenya Michelle Carter was born August 7, 1975, in Spokane, Washington, to Florine Gordon Cannady and Carl Carter. She was the second of three children born into this family.
The Carter family moved to Denver when Kenya was an infant. She was a fun-loving girl who had command over her brothers Isaac and Dante. She was educated in the Denver Public School System, having attended Wyman Elementary, Cole Junior High, East and George Washington High School.
Kenya gave her life to Christ at an early age. She grow-up attending the House of Joy Miracle Deliverance Church under the leadership of the late Apostle Ralph Beechum.
Six years ago, Kenya moved to Houston, Texas to train and work as a Certified Nursing Assistant. She found the work of helping others very gratifying.
Family was Kenya’s priority. Her mother, brothers, four children, and four grandchildren were her world. Family gatherings, cookouts, partying with her friends and dancing was her joy. She was a great cook with seafood being her favorite. She was a woman of style with a wardrobe that reflected her personality.
Kenya departed this life on February 2, 2019. Left to cherish her memory is her mother, Florine Cannaday: father, Carl Carter; brothers, Isaac Carter and Dante Estes; her children, Kendja, Kendall, Kennedi Carter and Keir Ryan; grandchildren, Zyion Carter, Tahleel Khabir, McKenna Carter and Kambry Carter; grandmother, Minnie Gordon; a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and devoted friends.
Services
Visitation: February 15, 2019 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
House of Joy Miracle Deliverance Church
3082 Leyden Street
Denver, CO 80220
Celebration of Life: February 15, 2019 12:00 pm
House of Joy Miracle Deliverance Church
3082 Leyden Street
Denver, CO 80220
Reception: February 15, 2019 1:30 pm
House of Joy Miracle Deliverance Church
3082 Leyden Street
Denver, CO 80220
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Such a beautiful happy soul gone too soon.
Love you,
TITI
Kenya, my fondest memories of you are how stylish you were and that we both had a love for Black Cow candy.
I am praying for your mother, brothers and children.
I remember you always had it together with your hair and clothes. And, I fondly remember that we both loved those Black Cow suckers bought at Downing Supers.
May the LORD comfort your family.
Love you lots, Niki💋
My sincere condolences to the family may God’s promises found at Acts 24:15 and Psalms 37:29 bring you comfort at this difficult time.
I love you Kenya! Really sad right now, can’t believe that you’re gone.
To Kendaysia! Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness. The Word of God from Isaiah 41:10 The loss of a loving mother brings sadness, but remember the encouraging words from Holy Scripture that say: To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven: We send our sincere love and condolence to all of the Carter family, friends and relatives. Though grief is a painful season, it is necessary for our healing. God alone can heal the brokenhearted and bind up our wounds! His love never fails.
We pray strength, comfort and peace for all of you today, and for the coming days ahead!
Lovingly submitted,
Pastor Eric D. Beechum, Mom Beechum & Family & The HOJ Family
We send special love to her children: Kendaja, Kennedi, Keir and Kendall. May God’s love and blessings guide you through this time of sorrow.
We pray strength, comfort and peace for all of you today, and for the coming days ahead!
Lovingly submitted,
Pastor Eric D. Beechum, Mom Beechum & Family & The HOJ Family
We had a instant strong connection from the first day we met, back in the 90’s. Our relationship was unbreakable. You were then as you always will be apart me.
Rest in peace Kenya, much love