My Life Story Told

My name is Kenoshia Yvonne Wheeler, affectionately known as “Nosha.” I was born on September 17, 1996, to Gregory and Melissa Wheeler. Throughout my life, I experienced love, loss, and the unwavering support of my family and friends.

Educational Journey and Career

I graduated from Lake City High School and pursued further education in Culinary Arts. My passion for cooking led me to prepare many delicious meals and cater for various events. I am deeply grateful to everyone who supported “Chef K” along the way. Most recently, I was employed with Resurgent Capital Sources.

Faith and Church Involvement

At the age of twelve, I joined Oak Grove AME Church, where I accepted Christ as my Lord and Savior. My involvement included joining the praise dance team and singing in the choir. I also shared my talents with St. Mark AME Church for many years, finding fulfillment and community through service and worship.

In Loving Memory

I was preceded in death by many beloved family members: my grandmother, Glory M. Wheeler; my grandfathers, Levi Brown and Frank Wheeler; my great grandmother, Nancy McFadden; my great great grandmother, Hattie Wheeler; my great great great grandmother, Addie Wilder; my aunts, Tammy Wheeler and Jennifer Johnson; and my uncles, Lonzell Wheeler, Jeffery Pendergrass, Larry Brown, and Ledell McKenzie.

Those Who Cherish My Memory

My precious memories are cherished by my parents, Gregory and Melissa Wheeler; my siblings, Nicholas (Kristen) Wheeler, Shakayla Wheeler, and Jaywon Wheeler; my two nephews, Noah and Eli Wheeler, and my niece, Serenity Thomas; my grandparents, Regina (John) McCray and Leroy Durant; my uncles, Lucious (Lavender) Wheeler of Olanta, SC, Otis (Janie) Wheeler of Florence, SC, Ceaser (Mavery) Wheeler of Lake City, SC, Bobby Wheeler of Olanta, SC, Brandon (Christine) McCray, Desmond Durant, Leroy Maybin, Randy (Katherine) Gamble, Stevie Brown, Harry Brown, Lee Charles, Emmanuel Brown, and David McFadden; my aunts, RT. Sgt Ashley (Nathan) Young, Kimberly (Dandle) Smith, Destiny Durant, Lorraine Pendergrass of Olanta, SC, Genene (Johnny) Harley of Florence, SC, Gretchen (Marcus) Smith of Columbia, SC, Valerie (Ervin) Godwin of Charleston, SC, Shana Oliver of Lake City, SC, and Joyce Jones; my great aunts, Valorie (Bill) Wilkins, Mattie (Jerome) Smalls, Helen Andrews, Effie D. Burgess, and Minnie P. Johnson; my great uncles, EC (Teresa) Durant and LT Thomas; my cousin/sister, Jasmine Wheeler; my cousin/brother, Quay (Jake) Gibson; and my special dog, “Rocky.”