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LaTanya “Rachelle” Watts Chislom

01/02/1973 - 03/04/2025

Obituary For LaTanya “Rachelle” Watts Chislom

Funeral service for LaTanya Chislom, 52, of Opelika, AL, will be at 1:00 p.m., Monday, March 10, 2025, at St. Mark A.M.E Church, 4141 Anderson Road, Opelika, AL, 36801 with interment in Evergreen Cemetery, 1409 Monroe Avenue, Opelika, AL, 36801, Reverend Jonathan Benton will officiate.

Mrs. Chislom, who passed away Tuesday, March 4, 2025 at the East Alabama Medical Center in Opelika, Alabama, was born January 2, 1973 in Lee County, Alabama.

Public viewing will be Sunday, March 9, 2025, from 2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Mrs. Chislom will lie in repose at the church one hour prior to the service.

She leaves to cherish her precious memory: husband, Anthony Chislom of Opelika, AL; one daughter, Skyler Watts of Opelika, AL; one son, Rashaad Chislom of Opelika, AL; mother, Doris Watts Butler of Opelika, AL; one sister, Natosha (Goodman) Rivers of Opelika, AL; one brother, Jerry (Janease) Butler of Opelika, AL; grandmother, Emma Hughley of Opelika, AL; four sisters-in-law, Quinette (David) George of Loachapoka, AL, Angela Chislom of Camp Hill, AL, Essie Trimble of Opelika, AL and Nellie Chislom of Petersburg, VA; two brothers-in-law, Ronnie (Mary) Chislom of Jackson Gap, AL and Jerome Chislom of Waverly, AL; four aunts, Janice (Milton) Whatley of Opelika, AL, Lisa (Ramon) Brownlee of LaGrange, GA, Judy (Melvin) Baker and Yolanda Minegar both of Opelika, AL; three uncles, Howard Watts, Jr. of Opelika, AL, Larry (Michelle) Watts of Renton, WA and Bobby (Charlotte) Butler of Huntsville, AL; two nephews, Malik Butler and Ahmad Butler both of Opelika, AL; three nieces, Jazmine Butler, Jamya Butler and Joy Butler all of Opelika, AL; one great-nephew, Kashton Malik Butler of Opelika, AL; one great-niece, Kyla Milan Butler of Opelika, AL; one great uncle, John Edwards of Opelika, AL; devoted best friend, Briggett Summers of Opelika, AL; biological father, Herman O’Neal of Syracuse, NY; siblings, Brandy and Lawanda; aunt, Angela O’Neal of Opelika, AL; a host of cousins, other relatives and friends.


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Our Deepest Condolences to the Family at this difficult time.Rodney & Renee Darden.

Renee Darden

Doris, I am so sorry to hear about your daughter. May God give you and the family his peace and comfort you during this time of bereavement. With sympathy, Maebell

Maebell Buchannon Maddox

Skylar and family, Please accept my genuine condolences and love in this difficult time for you and your family.

Stacee Nelms

Our Deepest Condolences to the Watt's and Chislom Family. Reggie and Priscilla Strickland

Reggie Strickland

Sending my deepest sympathy and love to Rachelle family. She will be greatly missed.

Virginia Thomas Singleton

I'm So sorry for your loss prayers to you and your family . Linda Edward's Buchannon

Linda Buchannon

I'm so sorry for your loss my family praying for your loss

Linda Buchannon

Sorry for your loss angels be with you at all times ❤️

Bernice Guice

Doris and all those that love LaTanya, my deepest sympathy for your loss. R.I.P (RESURRECTION IN PARADISE)

Veretta Jackson Lasley

Our deepest sympathies to the family. May precious memories of " Chelle" and the strength from God guide you through the journey ahead.

Albert, Tawana and Devin Willis

May your heart be felt with the presence of the Lord as he lift the weight of loss of your love one,keep the faith 🙏 prayers and the comfort of the lord hold you near to him,love you family

Nellie Chislom

MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALL.

STEPHANIE HOLSTICK

We are sending heartfelt condolences and praying that God will comfort you all during this time of grief. Rachelle was a sweet beautiful young lady and memories of her will live forever! With Love, The Butlers (Beatrice, Erica & Scout)

Erica Butler

My deepest sympathy goes out to the family. She will be so dearly missed 💔

Bettye Williams

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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