Ms. Jamaya Ne'Shunte Walker-Whitehead

Obituary For Ms. Jamaya Ne'Shunte Walker-Whitehead

Ms. Jamaya Walker-Whitehead, 24, of Gadsden passed away on Tuesday, May 13, 2025. She is survived by her loving family.

The Lord gave, and the Lord has taken away, bless be the name of the Lord Job 1:21

A TIME TO BE BORN: Jamaya N. Walker-Whitehead was born December 14, 2000. to the parents of Tandeneika Y. Walker and Antonial Whitehead in Gadsden, Al.

A TIME TO PLANT: Jamaya dedicated her life to Christ and was baptized at First Missionary Baptist Church, Alabama City. She was an active member of the JM Woods youth choir and praise dance team. Jamaya received her primary education in the Gadsden Public School system. She graduated from Gadsden City High School, Class of 2019, where she was a member of the band, MU ALPHA THETA and Beta Club. She attended and was awarded the Boys and Girls scholarship to Gadsden State Community College. She was employed with Summit Group Home.

Her tenacity for her family and friends, the, love, humor, and resilience was never unnoticed. She loved her niece, nephews, and young cousins like her own, they will miss her taking them to the park and McDonald's. Jamaya never met a stranger. She always greeted everyone with kindness, compassion and an infectious smile that brighten the world.

A TIME TO LOVE: Jamaya loved people, her siblings and first cousins. Jamaya would call you and sometimes the conversation was I was just checking on you and "I love you". She was a very special young lady and gifted with this kind heart from a child.

She was preceded in death by her grandmother, Gloria Jean Whitehead.

A TIME TO CRY: Those left to cherish her memories are her parents: Tandeneika Walker and Antonial Whitehead; grandparents, Melody Hardy (Nana), Anthony Goggins, and Michael (Jennifer) Terrell; Sisters, Keyondra Whitehead and Ja'Khiya Walker-Whitehead; brother, Justin Pope, Jr.; niece, K'Auri Ledford; nephews, Kaison and Keiland Carson, and Bryson Wilson; aunts, Delisia Walker, Gabrielle Walker, Shabrala Robinson, Eshuana Terrell, Janice Turner, and Cassandra (Jason) Townsend; uncle, Tyrone Stroud; cousins, D'Antey Turner, Beonka Turner, Ontario Thomas, Jason and Josh Townsend, Ashley Stroud, Paris Jones, Deundre Bozeman, Koriayanna Carlisle, Jalien Walker, Yasmine Steward and Jelaiyah Robinson; great-aunts, Phoebe (Derek) James, Jacqueline (Terry)Burrell, Cynthia Goggins, Rachel (Mike) Johnston, Sherrill Vaughn, and Della Whiteside; great uncles, Gregory (Dorothy)Wilson, Victor (Paulette)Terrell, Larry (Marlina) Terrell, Michael (Cathy)Goggins, Darrell Howell, Latonyera (Glenda) Walker; special cousins, Tatyana Walker, Shandea Howze; special family and friends: The 2Live Crew, The Collins Family, Gloria Parker, Shalamar Washinton, Kara Truss, Jozlyn Hope, Kandace Rice, The Woods Family, Margaret King, The Lowe Family and a host of other loving friends and family.

A TIME OF PEACE: Jamaya is now in peace, resting in faith and love in Jesus Christ.

Public Visitation will be held from 12noon-6pm on Friday, May 23, 2025 at West Gadsden Funeral Home.

Funeral Services will be held at 1pm on Saturday, May 24, 2025 at First Baptist Church, Alabama City.

Eulogist: Pastor Chedrick Edwards

Interment: Lincoln Hill Memorial Gardens

We ask that you keep this family in your hearts and prayers during their time of bereavement.

Premier Provider of Professional Services: West Gadsden Funeral Home.