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1971
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2019
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Kenai Braswell Obituary
She was preceded in death by her father, maternal and paternal grandparents. Kenai is survived by her devoted husband of 30 years Bishop Reginald Braswell; daughters, Shemeka Vann (Travis) and Shekela Davis (Mark); granddaughter, Miyah; mother, Juliette Parker; and brothers, Marcus and Arthur Jr.
Service will be held 11 a.m., Tuesday, June 25, 2019 at Queen St. Worship Center, 98 N. Armistead Ave., Hampton, VA 23669. Interment will follow in Hampton Memorial Gardens. Viewing will be from 1 to 6 p.m. on Monday at the funeral home and two hours prior to the service at the church on Tuesday. O. H. Smith & Son Funeral Home is honored to serve the family.
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Kristen Hartwell
June 25, 2019
My heart is so sadden to hear the news of your passing. My prayers are with your family. You are a beautiful person I will always remember our fun filled days at Crittenden. To be absent from the body, is to be present with the Lord.
Henrie Ola Boyd
June 25, 2019
Mrs. Braswell was a truly blessing to all who knew her. She always made you feel special and always listen to what you had to say. We always knew she had pictures ready to show anytime anyone asked about Miyah.She beamed anytime she talked about her. GOD BLESS AND KEEP YOU ALL MRS. BOYD
Pamela Riley
June 25, 2019
My sincere condolences to the family. It was such a pleasure to have known such a loving soul. May she rest in the arms of the lord.
Caron Blizzard
June 25, 2019
My prayers go out to the Braswell family and all who knew and loved Kenai.
Ronald Smith
June 25, 2019
Sorry for your loss
Aaron Johnson
June 24, 2019
I will like to express our condolences to a friend Reggie and his family. May you trust God and he will help you thru this! You all are in our prayers!
Littlejohn Quantella
June 24, 2019
My sincere prayers and condolences to you and your family at this time. May GOD grant you peace and comfort.
Angela Stephenson
June 24, 2019
My deepest condolences to the family. Kenai smiles and laughter will always be with me. I was sadden by her passing, but I"m rejoicing (my sister in Christ) is at rest with the Lord and in no more pain. I pray God's comfort and peace be with the family.
Al Perkins
June 23, 2019
To the Braswell family.....so sorry for your lost...you have my prayers & condolences. Kenai & her husband was instrumental in helping out my Uncle Nick Perkins & his wife. I pray God's blessings comfort over the family during their time of bereavement.
Lolita West-Purter
June 21, 2019
My condolences to the family. Kenai and I went to school together. I will always remember her smile and that laugh. Lord keep your arms around the family.
Machelle DeWalt
June 20, 2019
Rest in peace.
Mayra Lopez
June 20, 2019
I am so saddened to hear of the passing of a beloved friend ! She was such a kind person and I enjoyed being around her ! Beautiful inside and out ! She always left me with laughter and smiles! My condolences to her beautiful family ! May she RIP and rejoice in the lords arm ! She is no longer in pain ! I will always remember the amazing person she was to everyone . Until we meet again ! May the Lord help comfort her family and heal their broken hearts .
O. H. Smith & Son Funeral Home
June 23, 2019
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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