ELISTA P. VENNIE transitioned into eternal life on Thursday, November 25, 2021 at Carolyn’s House Hospice Home in Harrisburg. She was born in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, daughter of the late Isaac Williams and the late Roberta Vennie.

“Tiny”, as she was affectionately called by family members and friends, received her formal education in the Harrisburg Public School System and was a 1979 graduate of the John Harris Campus of Harrisburg High School. During her working career, she was employed by the former District Justice Marsha Stewart’s office.

Tiny was known to be loving, caring and kind hearted. She had a smile that would light up the room. She was loved dearly by her children and grandchildren and enjoyed family gatherings where she had the chance to spend time with her family and friends. At these gatherings, she could be heard in the distance singing and laughing. Tiny was an animal lover and enjoyed watching Animal Planet and she would gather everyone together to watch the show with her.

In addition to her parents; her sisters, Theresa Shadel and Constance Barreto and her grandson, Ahmad Tennant preceded her in death. To cherish precious memories of her are her six children, William Weedon III, Willie Weedon and his wife, Precious; Ashley Wise, Jasmine Hurt, Kirsten Parrish and Amir Anderson; her brothers, Derrick Young, Sr. and his wife, Carmen; Michael Shadel, Sr. and his wife, Robina; Carl Vennie and Daniel Vennie and his wife, Marilyn; her sister, Melissa Vennie; her four grandchildren, Nasir Weedon, Ashton Wise, Knight Weedon and Mylo Parrish-Smith and many nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.

Elista’s life will be celebrated on Friday, December 3 at 6:00 PM in the Chapel of Major H. Winfield Funeral Home, Steelton with visitation from 5:30 PM until 6:00 PM.

COVID-19 Guidelines will be observed with face masks and social distancing for all attendees.