Gadsden Memorial Funeral Home | Gadsden, AL

Obituary For Cheneda Lavon Wicker

FAMILY VISITATION

Friday, April 22, 2022, 5pm - 7pm Gadsden Memorial Funeral Home

CELEBRATION OF LIFE

Saturday, April 23, 2022, 1:00pm Mount Zion Baptist Church 508 Allen St., E. Gadsden, AL 35903

INTERMENT Lincoln Hill Cemetery

THE LIFE STORY OF OUR DIVA

On June 20th,1976 a diva was born to Byron Preston Latham and Fahn Anita Thomas, her name Cheneda LaVon Thomas! Five days after her birth, she was preceded in death by her father Byron. Cheneda was adopted a few years later by Sgt. Carlton W. Wicker after his union with her mother Fahn. Cheneda attended elementary school in Mannhiem, Germany and later attended High School at Litchfield High School. Cheneda furthered her education in cosmetology school.

Cheneda brought four beautiful, loving and successful children into this world with Howard Thomas, Zacolia, Chasite, Fahntassia & Byron.

She had a passion for making people look and feel beautiful. Cheneda was a serial entrepreneur, owning her own beauty salon, cosmetology school, online clothing store and hair product line that she created during her battle with Cancer, which she gracefully won!

Cheneda enjoyed all things beauty, hair, Fashion, shopping, cooking and she was well known for her popcorn balls and could be found at any time doing the most beautiful hair creations, couponing, decorating or making giveaways for people. Her laughter could fill a room and bring a smile to anyone’s face.

Her life here on this earth may have been short, however she filled it with plenty of Life and Love.

Those that preceded her in death are as follows: Her father Byron Latham, adoptive father Carlton Wicker, Grandparents; Hattie Bell Thomas, Eugene Worthy, Willie and Willow Dean Latham, Uncle Milton Latham, Aunt Patricia Fisher.

Cheneda is endearingly remembered and eternally missed by her Mother Fahn Anita Griffie; Children, Zacolia (Jeffrey) Harris, Chasite Thomas, Fahntassia Thomas, and Byron Wicker; Grandchildren, Jamarcus Thomas, Zaiden Thomas, Kylen Hicks, & Jory Harris. The Aunties; Bobbie Davis, Janice (Melvin) Hudson, Shirley Latham, Yvette Latham, Vivian Pace, Yvonne Chapman, special cousins, Micca Pace, Tonya Latham, Paij Patterson, Patrick Maxwell, Patrice Maxwell, Bridgette, Christopher, LaShunda, Reginald, Yolanda, Maurice, Ferendez Jr., Octavia Rice, Mario White, & Nikita Hudson. Sisters, Helen Williams a.ka. Tonya, & Jameta Densmore. Long time friends Sanitria Johnson and Trina Smith. God Mother Clovia Johnson, Godparents, Ronald & Barbara Kendrick. A host of family, cousins, friends and an entire community spanning from Gadsden to Huntsville that have been blessed by her existence.

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Guest Book

RIParadise my friend you were a Jack of all trades from doing hair, making phenomenal hair products, and helping people out period Earth has lost a real one but heaven gain an angel.

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My sincere sympathy to the family. Lifting you up in prayer. May the Lord continue to watch over you. Mrs. Virginia Jackson and family

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May you rest in total comfort in the arms of Jesus. Im going to truly miss you. Love you,rest in peace. I pray for total peace and understanding over your family.

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Love and light to you and your family on your next journey

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Rest In Eternal Peace Beautiful. You will be sorely missed on this side, until we meet again. Love You Neda.

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My condolences to the friends and family of Cheneda, praying peace that surpasses all understanding and strength during your time of bereavement.

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Condolences to the family. Cheneda was a dear sweet friend and one of the BEST hairstylist. Saddened to hear the news of her passing. Heaven sure gained a sweet, loving angel. Continued prayers for the family.

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Nada baby this one hurt, you were a special young lady to me, you always said Mrs Hattie if I can do anything for you let me know, our trips looking for you a car, stopping by the store so you could coupon, Rest my angel.. I'm surly going to miss you😢

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Cheneda always had a big smile and a wonderful sense of humor. My condolences to the family.

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Prayers for the family, Rest in heaven Cheneda

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Your time here on earth was short but you had a beautiful life get your rest chenda you'll never be forgotten

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I am so deeply saddened that you are no longer here on earth. I'm going to miss our talks and your laugh may you RIP Queen Neda

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I was so saddened to here of a dear sweet friend passing, Number one stylist for my twist an braids, my deepest condolences to the entire family, Our sweet Angel has gained her wings. Kisses Nada you will truly be missed

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I was so saddened to here of a dear friend passing, My number one stylist for braids an twist , Truly loved by many. My deepest condolences to the entire family Nada you will truly be missed, Angel in the sky kisses my love.

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I WAS SADDENED TO HEAR OF THE FAMILY'S LOSS. ESPECIALLY FAHN & HER CHILDREN. I PRAY THAT THE LORD OF PEACE, LOVE & UNDERSTANDING, WHICH SURPASSES ALL KNOWLEDGE & UNDERSTANDING WILL GRANT YOU ALL PEACE. KNOWING WITHOUT A DOUBT THAT SHE IS IN THE HANDS OF A JUST GOD. LOVE TO YOU ALL BRENDA(RICKY)WILLIAMS & FAMILY

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I'm so in disbelief but Ma I'm going to say take your rest because you were a true fighter and I will cherish all the memories talks and words of encouragement you have given to me! You were more than a stylist to me, I'm going to miss you, Resr on Ma Neda Rest! Praying for the family!

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