Nakesha Nichole Cox by Jerry Madison Harrison

Reflections R emembering K esha

Nakesha Nichole Cox was born June 19, 1978, to Valra Dowdy and Norris Cox. Nakesha accepted Christ as a child at New Era Missionary Baptist under the leadership of the late Rev. Sampson Townsend, Sr. and later joined Faith Covenant Church under the leadership of founder and Pastor the late Rev. Quinten Barlow, where she remained until her departure.

Kesha was a graduate of Melrose High School, where she was no. 3 in her class, she was Miss Yearbook Class of 1996 and a member of the National Honor Society, she also attended Lemoyne Owen College and University of Memphis, she was an employee of United Parcel Service where she just celebrated 20 years of service.

Nakesha was blessed with three loving children to cherish her memory, Nicholas Kones, Cameron Mitchell III, and Annesia Walton, three brothers Narecus Cox, Rarecus Cox and Carlos Goodwin and one sister Diamond Batchon, four uncles Wendell(Gloria) Dowdy, Darrell (Sandra) Dowdy, Terry (Kimberly) Cox, Marvell (Rhonda) Cox, four aunts Clara Cox, Lelinda Cox, Marrvell Golden and Chavelle Golden all of Memphis, Tennessee and a great aunt Mattie Lockridge of Cleveland Ohio. Nakesha also leaves her fiancé Marlon Jackson and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Kesha loved life; she loved her family and her church. Kesha was a loving person and never met a stranger. She loved to cook and feed people and help those in need.

Kesha will be missed!

Celebration The Celebration of Life Nakesha NicholeCox

Saturday, January 25, 2020 • 11:00 A.M.

Faith Covenant Church 4815 Willow Road • Memphis, Tennessee 38117

Pastor Christopher Williams ~ Pastor ~

Prelude

Processional

Musical Selection.................................................................................Faith Covenant Choir

Scripture Readings: Old Testament.............................................................................Min. Dedrick Butler New Testament............................................................................Min. Jeanell Rhodes

Prayer of Comfort....................................................................Elder Donzahelia S. Johnson

Remembering Nakesha (Three Minutes Please) Deacon, Choir Member, Co-Worker, Friend & Family

Video Tribute

Musical Selection.................................................................................Faith

Words of Comfort..........................................................................................Dr. Linda Chism

Acknowledgements & Resolutions

Musical Selection.................................................................................Faith Covenant Choir

Eulogy........................................................................................Pastor Christopher Williams

Final Viewing....................................................................Harrison’s Memorial Chapel, Inc.

Processional

Nakesha

CMemories

herished

A woman of strength and dignity. Her words are wise and kindness leads her ways. She is loved by all those dear to her. Charm is deceptive and beauty fades but a woman who fears the Lord deserves praise Proverbs 31:26-30

I Love You, Your Mother, Valra

“When

I Lost You”

I wish I could see you one more time, Come walking through the door...

But I know that is impossible, I will hear your voice no more.

I know you can feel my tears And you don’t want me to cry, Yet my heart is broken because I can’t understand why someone

So precious had to die. I pray that God will give me strength And somehow get me through... As I struggle with the heartache That came When I Lost You.

I will always love you Red!

Marlon Jackson

LTributes oving

My First Love

I never took for granted the love, smiles and times we shared. You gave me unconditional love and care. I’m appreciative for you raising me in a fine Christian home, you taught me that with God I’m never alone. Moma you have laughed with me when all was going well. You were always there to pick me up and uplift me in every situation I failed. The sacrifices you made for me, no one will ever set that bar. Your love, care and prayers have guided me through life’s journey thus far. Your wisdom and faith help me from the start. My beautiful, loving mother I love you and cherish you. You are the treasure to my heart.

Love , Your Eldest Son Nicholas

Moma

To my Mom, I know it’s not easy for a woman to raise a man and there’s no way I can pay you back. I just want to let you know that you were appreciated. It doesn’t matter how far I go in life, I will always be your little boy and you will always be my loving mother. I love you forever.

Love, Your Son Cameron

Moma it hurts waking up not seeing you on the side of your bed. You were my best friend

I will miss you calling my name for me to do you a favor. I will miss playing with your elbows even though you didn’t like it. I miss the car rides and long talks that we had. I can still see your smile and hear your laughs. I am at peace with the decision God made to call you home because you are not suffering anymore. Forever and always in my heart.

Love, Annesia

~Acknowledgements ~

The family of Nakesha Nichole Cox, gratefully acknowledges and thank each of you for the love expressed through your prayers, calls, texts, cards, food, visits, flowers, and other acts of kindness during our time of bereavement. Also, special thanks to Pastor Chrisopher Williams and the Faith Covenant Church Family. May God Bless each of you and please continue to pray for our strength in the Lord.