Kaniah Jennings

Kaniah Jennings obituary

Kaniah Jennings

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Kaniah Jennings Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Delisle Funeral Home - Portageville on Nov. 18, 2025.

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Kaniah Parrion Jennings

was born on February 25, 2007 to Laigita Jennings and Parish Craig at the Pemiscot Memorial Hospital in Hayti, MO She departed her young life at the age of 18 years old on November 3, 2025.

Kaniah enjoyed spending time with her sisters, whom was her best friends. If you saw Kaniah, you would see Zarriyah. She enjoyed spending time with her family. She enjoyed hanging out with her friends and going to sports games. Kaniah was apart of the More Than A Conqueror Community Choir

Kaniah was apart of the Portageville High School, Class of 2026 and she attended Vocational School in Sikeston, MO. Kaniah was excited to be graduating. She was so proud to have her first job at the Portageville Family Dollar Store. Kaniah was loved by everyone whom got to know her

Kaniah is proceeded in death by her paternal grandmother Ms. Marilyrn Lawrence. Paternal great Grandmother Mrs. Odessa Johnson. She's also proceeded in death her maternal grandfather Matthew Hardin, maternal great-grandmother and great grandfather Mrs. Ollie Jean Jennings and Mr. Jim Frank Jennings. She proceeded in death by numerous aunts and uncles.

Kaniah leaves to cherish her precious memories, her mother Laqitia Jennings and her father Parish Craig of Portageville, MO. Her 3 sisters- Pashyra Williams of St. Louis, MO, Jakviza Johnson of Sikeston, MO and Zarriyah Jennings of Portageville, MO. Her grandmother Dorrie And Jennings of Lilbourn, MO. She also leaves to cherish precious her memories many aunts, uncles, cousins, and nephew, and her High School Class of 2026. Her best friend Destiny Jones of Portageville

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Upcoming Events

Nov

22

Funeral service

1:00 p.m.

Portageville High School

904 King Ave, Portageville, MO 63873

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