Pershel KIRKSEY Obituary
She was born October 5, 1977 in Warren, OH, the daughter of Bradford Stringer, Anita Kirksey Dennison and raised by David Reid. She was a 1995 graduate of Warren G. Harding High School.
Pershel was an Event Decorator with Shea Murry for many years and was a self-employed Home Health Aide. She enjoyed cooking, cleaning and taking care of her children and family.
She leaves to mourn three sons, Antone Perry, Addison Perry and LaVez Powell all of Warren; her father, David Reid of Warren; four brothers, David Kirksey, Jamal Reid, Angelo May and Quincy Jordan all of Warren; three sisters, Mrs. Channel Skinner of Youngstown, Ms. Tiffany May and Ms. Desiree Hornbuckle both of Warren and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Anita Kirksey Dennison; father, Bradford Stringer; one son, Aaron Kirksey; grandparents, Robert Stringer Sr., Ms. Gertrude Stringer, Ms. Anniest Kirksey, Ms. Geneva Reid, Jesse Kirksey, Moses Reid; uncle, Dwan Kirksey and aunt, Ms. Annette McCord.
Memorial Services will be held Friday, October 24, 2025 at 11 a.m. at Because of Him, 1244 Tod Place, Warren, OH 44485.
Arrangements of comfort were handled by the Sterling-McCullough Williams Funeral Home.
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JoAnn Skinner
October 23, 2025
My deepest condolences to the Kirksey family praying for you all
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Shireen Weaver
October 22, 2025
Pershel and I were only housemates for a short time, but in that week she became a friend and a light. She looked up to me and told me that more than once, and hearing that reminded me how deeply we can touch someone´s life without even realizing it. Because of her, I chose to speak up more in group settings. She made me see how sharing your truth can help someone else keep going. Her loss hits close to home for me in many ways. Pershel was kind, funny, and had a good heart. I´ll always remember her laughter and how she wanted better for herself and for those around her.I pray she´s at peace now, free from the weight she carried here. Her life, even in its short time, made a difference. She reminded me to keep speaking up, to keep showing up, and to never forget the power of connection. Rest easy, Pershel. You mattered more than you knew
Towanda Hameed
October 22, 2025
Praying for the families and sending hugs of comfort to all
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