Born: March 5th, 1981 • Died: April 10th, 2023
Age: 42 years
Service Held At CHURCH OF GOD AUDITORIUM
Joe Farrington Road Nassau, N.P., The Bahamas
SATURDAY, APRIL 29TH, 2023 AT 10:00 AM.
Officiating BISHOP DANIEL HALL
Assisted By OTHER MINISTERS OF THE GOSPEL
Interment
LAKEVIEW MEMORIAL GARDENS & MAUSOLEUM
John F. Kennedy Drive & Gladstone Road Nassau, N.P., The Bahamas
THE BIRTH OF AN ICON
On the glorious day of Thursday, March 5, 1981, Keith Curry and Susan Lloyd welcomed their first child to the world. A bouncing, exuberant baby girl, whom they named Ketra Shenique.
LIFE, LESSONS AND UNCONDITIONAL LOVE FOR
It is said that a grandparent’s love is unconditional. God’s most precious work of art is the warmth and love of a grandparent’s heart. They are the staple to a child’s upbringing. Ketra was raised by her grandparents, James and Delores Curry (predeceased), who were staple in her life. They were a pivotal source of her strength, wisdom, talent and morals. At an early age, she fell in love with the art of cooking and always enjoyed helping her grandmother in the kitchen. Ketra would invariably be seen creating something in the kitchen. Like her grandmother, she was an amazing cook, host, and fashionista, always ecstatic to cook and entertain her loved ones, while always looking her best. She was truly their heart, and they, hers.
THE TRAINING OF A SHINING STAR: SELFLESS
Ketra’s education began at Busy Bee Preschool and Saint Bede’s Catholic Primary School, where she was known to be a fun loving and energetic child. She would then attend Saint Augustine’s College, where her attractive personality and cooking skills would then bloom. Her schoolmates would attest to the fact that her food was delectable and mouth-watering. They would all await her exit from food and nutrition classes. She also participated in numerous other clubs and activities, almost too numerous to count. Ketra was loved and known by many, always destined to be a personality extraordinaire. She graduated from this esteemed institution in the year 2000.
“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.” ~Jesus Christ
After venturing out of highschool, Ketra began working at Best Buy Furniture Store. During her tenure at this establishment, her exuberant personality would allow her to form lifelong bonds with her supervisors and colleagues. While working at this establishment, Ketra welcomed her first gem, Dajanae Angel, into the world. This work family played such a dynamic role in the rearing of her child, taking on the roles of uncles, aunts and godparents alike. Ketra and everything about her was paramount in their eyesight.
On January, 6th, 2005, Ketra blessed the world again, with her second gem, Dejae Emmani. Like her grandparents, James and Delores before her, Ketra was imperative to be an amazing parent and role model, instilling morals and teaching her girls important life skills, inclusive of cooking (that was taught to her) and being focused and driven.
Ketra’s determined and “go getting” personality would always strive for her to want more. In June of 2006, she became an employee for the Department of Environmental Health on Harold Road in the weighbridge. Her phenomenal and motivating work skills would result in her being transferred to the Human Resource Department in 2017. Here, Ketra played pivotal and vital roles to many of her coworkers, such roles were none short of mother, friend, sister and mentor. She was reliable, dependable and a hard worker. She loved and was dedicated to her work family, always going above and beyond the call of duty for them.
A DEVOTED WIFE AND MOTHER
A beautiful person, both inside and out, she would be renowned at “turning heads and stopping hearts.” In December 2013, Ketra made a life changing decision and married the love of her life, and the man who caught her utmost attention and heart, Meko. She and her astounding husband enjoyed traveling, date nights, and most importantly family time. This union was blessed with a beautiful gem by the name of Jae’elle Kalyn. Their love, union, collaboration and commitment to one another would have them jointly be astonishing parents to four beautiful daughters: Dajanae, Dejae,Janiyah and Jae’elle. Ketra adored her husband and children with all of her heart, mind, body and soul. She held her vows close to her heart, and gave her girls nothing but the best, inclusive of teaching them about Christ.
A FAITHFUL SERVANT
Ketra loved her God, and served him faithfully. Her life’s work, everyday living and gracious soul was a living testimony of being a faithful servant for God. She evangelized herself by giving and sharing to those less fortunate. This remarkable, faithful and blessed servant, placed God at the forefront of her life. She always maintained that her Lord and savior was always in control.
THE PASSION FOR LIVING
Ketra enjoyed life, which was inclusive of fun, laughter, dance and family. For any and every opportunity given, she would plan or host events at their highest regard. Extravagance and glamor would be provided within every detail. Her great love and appreciation for her family beamed especially, when time to celebrate birthdays and accomplishments. Every moment always displaying her beautiful dimpled smile, phenomenal hospitality and vivacious, rhythmic moves that often made her seem as if she was floating on air.
God, church, family and fashion were always pivotal in her life.
THE SUNSET OF A VALIANT WARRIOR
On Monday April 10th, 2023 while on vacation with her husband, children, mother and other relatives, she became ill and was taken to Broward Medical Hospital where she quietly and peacefully slipped into the arms of our Lord and Saviour.
“And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” – Philippians 4:7
SHE WAS PREDECEASED BY GRANDPARENTS: JAMES AND DOLORES CURRY AND GENEVA LLOYD.
HER HUSBAND: Jeffrey Umeko Henfield;
CHILDREN: Dajanae, De’jae, Janiyah & Jae’elle;
PARENTS: Suzan (Glenville) Johnson & Keith (Virginia) Curry; ADOPTED MOTHER: Patrice Curry;
SIBLINGS: Eltaneka (Kristoph) Symonette, Rodesia and Rodney Kelly, Georgette (Rashad) Gittens, Kasey (Garrison) Fox, Keith Jr. and Jamaine Curry; ADOPTED
BROTHER: Rollin Joseph; GRANDPARENTS: Cecil Lloyd Sr. and Isual Henfield; AUNTS: Geletha Johnson, Annette (Larry) Burrows, Janita (Joseph) Romer, Alice
“Ronnie” Bonaby, Patrice Cooper, Joy (Michael) Smith (Godmother), Cherrel Rolle, Melody (Sherman) Cox and Sarmone Anderso, Shannon Henfield, Sherryann Turnquest, Delerese (Clement) Williams, Audrey Farquharson, Drucilla (Dencil) Taylor and Lavaugh
Dean; UNCLES: Rev. Dr. Willis (Dr. Yvette), Deacon William (Oralee) Johnson, Cecil Lloyd Jr., Edward Lloyd, Isaac Rolle, Alexander, Jason (Audra), Dennis, George and Livingston Henfield and their families;
GRANDAUNTS: Barbara Cooper, Patsy and Sandra
Knowles, Ledoris Lloyd, Fairlyn, Elsiemae, Annis and Sheila Smith; NIECES & NEPHEWS: Keith III, Jamon and Jamaine Curry Jr., Ebonee Walkine, Elkanah & Elkayo Symonette, Caelyn Bowe, Adonis Fox, T’Khai, Nicholas, Laurence Jr., Sherviah, Lauryn and Israel Henfield and Tieanah Dean; ADOPTED
GRANDSONS: Jaydyn Armbrister and Craig Butler;
PARENTS-IN-LAW: Jefferey and Vivian Henfield;
SIBLINGS-IN-LAW: Khalin (T’Arah), Laurence (Kristin), and Christian, Jazmine and Jade Henfield and Chazaro Sturrup; COUSINS: Samantha (Kendal) Higgins, Tequila Pratt, Raphael Johnson, Alpacino (Gabrielle) Cooper, Aja (Gem) Ferguson, Abria Cooper, Diazio And Robert Pratt, Austin Cooper, Ajayi and Ayir, Tanaysha, Malik And Amber Pratt, Reghan Johnson, Linda Demeritte and Family, Judy Knowles, Wendy (Leonard) Bain and Family, Donnelle (Derek) Musgrove and Family, Denise (Dudley) Saunders and Family, Natasha (Kiplin) Rolle and Family, Monique (Raymond) Johnson and Family, Alexia Edgecombe, Wayne (Marion) Edgecombe and Family, Insa (Eldridge) Frith, Charlotte (Clarence) Brice and Family, Sheldon (Lolita) Johnson and Family, Shane (Jessica) Rahming and Family, Helen Rahming, Alvado (Daphne) Rahming, Fabian (Rochelle) Rahming, Nicholas (Lorraine) Rahming and Family, Zenaidia, Zondra, Lynette Benoit, Michael Rahming and Family, Zandal, Zury, Sophia, Phoenicia, Michael Jr. and Miguel Smith, Shanice Smith, Dr. Inga (Will) Pratt and Family, Yoshi (Benjamin) Forbes and Family, Anqunett Holbert and Family, Hawatha (Jimmy Dale) Weathers
and Family, Kenra Knowles, Cale Demeritte and Family, Asp Leonardo (Shafegah), Lewayde (Takira), Jay, Willis (Tekeisha), Joshua (Mia), Rev. Joel (Thea), Jude, Deborah, Giovanni And Donte’ (Erica) Johnson, Jamie Grant Trez Grant, Warren (Alexis), Anthea (Marvin) And Dearren Cartwright, Ebony (Cecil) Roberson, Geronimo (Annmarie) Romer, Monique (Jermaine) Fountain, Cheryl (Mark) Armbrister, Desiree Romer, Charisma (Anthony) Cartwright, Laurece Marshall, Deon Munroe, Sylvia Mckenzie, Lione (Linda), Alfred (Lynette) Smith, Beryl (Leslie) Hanna, Hiram And Charles Smith, Katie, Hubert (Violet),Stanley (Charlene), Demetrius (Shantara) Smith, Trevor (Yolette), Osworth (Lisa), Urban (Thelma), Demetri Smith, Monique (Kent) Armbrister, Andretti Demeritte and Family, Feliciana Cooper and Family, Glenda (Franklyn) Bethel, Marvin And Dwayne Smith, Shavonne Smith, Brayton Morley, Venron Brown, Akeo (Nesha) Rolle, Arsenio (Krystal) Rolle, Freddy (Anthoniece) Rolle, Alphaneiko, Ashtonique, Alex (Vantay) Rolle,Terevis And Terran Rolle, Ventoi (Sharma) And Artel Bethune, Clemish, Destiny and Shantise Anderson, Shandera Nottage, Lynette Benoit, The Robinson Family of Grand Bahama, Nassau, Florida, Turks and Caicos, Andrea, Marsha, Sylvia, Naomi, and Samas Blanche, Clementia And Alexis Williams, Betsy Duvalier, Annamae Neely, Shandera Nottage Kenra Knowles, Cale Demeritte, Lynette Benoit, Peggy, Jason, Amal, Tokeem, Shanique, Sheniya Henfield, Loran Turnquest; GODMOTHER: Wendy Rahming; GODCHILDREN: Shermel Cox (Orlando, Florida) Marco Ferguson, Alison Kemp, Destiny Anderson, Ashondi Bethel, Faythe Rolle, Shyne Morrison, Skyelah Storr and Trevante Thompson; OTHER RELATIVES AND FRIENDS: Bishop Daniel & Psalmist Carla Hall, Rev. Dr. Diana E. Francis and The First Baptist Church Family, Rev. Harvey (Lila) Cash, Nadia Laing, Eliyah Nichols, Dr. James and Renee Iferenta, Darnell Ferguson, Herbert Johnson, Krystle Johnson, Velda Duncombe, Sanovia Miller, Rev. Julia Bain and Family, John Lockhart, Taravin Kelly, Ray Louis, Brunette Fortune, Lavita Fortune, November Fortune, Brenie Gustave, Bridgette Smith, Harrietta Hart, BMH Staff, Department of Environmental Health Services - Human Resources Department, Church of God Bernard Road Family, Cox Street Family, Leslie, Jicobi and Heaven-Riley, Stephen, Melanie & Jaylin Johnson, NFL Brotherhood, Theresa Knowles & Family, Rev. Warren Anderson & Mt. Carey Union Baptist Church Family, Melissa And Grethal Lloyd, The Smith Family, Lloyd Family, The Barraterre, Exuma Family and Dalano Davis & Family.
Cherished memories will forever be in the hearts of
