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Kamilah Wilson Obituary
Oxnard, CA
Kamilah Salaam Wilson, also known as Addie Delores Banks, was born on July 9, 1939 in Raleigh, North Carolina. She was the eldest of five children born unto Robert Lee, Sr. and Ora Lee Jeffreys.
Kamilah attended high school in Raleigh, N.C. and two years of college in Durham, N.C. before relocating with her husband who was in active military. First duty station was in the State of Washington, then on to California in the early 1960's, where all of children, grandchildren and great-grandchild were born.
Kamilah was a faithful member of the Women's Ministry, Sunday School and Voices of Wisdom at the Saint Paul Baptist Church, where she attended and served diligently in various capacities for more than 40 years until her health failed. She loved spending time with her children, Jeffrey Banks, Lydia Banks and Brian Bilal Starks, as well as all of her wonderful grandchildren and great grandchild.
Kamilah passed away on Monday, March 12, 2018 in Oxnard, CA. Her parents, daughter Lydia Banks, sister Celestine Jeffreys and her brother Benny Jeffreys, all preceded her in death.
Kamilah is survived by two sons, Jeffrey Banks and Brian Bilal Starks; two brothers, Robert Lee (Iva) Jeffreys of Oxnard, CA. and Clarence Jeffreys of Fayetteville, North Carolina. She also leaves to cherish her legacy and memories, her five grandchildren, Ismael Salaam, Sr, and Edward Salaam, Lianna and Kamora Starks and Alayshia Smith; one Great-grandson, Ismael Salaam, Jr. all of Oxnard.
She shall be deeply missed by all her family and loved ones.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations in the name of "Kamilah Wilson" to the Saint Paul Baptist Church.
Visitation will be held from 9:am to 10:30am on Saturday, March 24, 2018 at Saint Paul Baptist Church, located at 1777 Statham Blvd, Oxnard, Ca. The home-going service will immediately follow at 11:00 am.
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Memories and Condolences
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Claudia Brightwell
March 24, 2018
It is with great sadness to hear of Kamilah's passing. She was a kind warm hearted woman with a bright smile. My condolences to the family.
Marlene Houlihan
March 24, 2018
Thank you Bob, the Jeffrey's family, Bilal, and to all Kamilah's family and church friends, her service today was a wonderful celebration of her life. Kamilah was my dear friend for many years at probation. I have missed her since her illness, and will never forget her words of wisdom and even the trouble we caused. She was a powerful force in my life and for all those that knew her. God Bless you and rest in peace dear Kamilah. ❤
Brian Salaam
March 24, 2018
Mom you will always be missed, loved,and respected. Bilal
A Sanders-McLucas
March 24, 2018
Working for the County of Ventura Correctional Services Agency; I was hired by Betty June Verity and David Conahey as a Criminal Justice Intern. My assignment was at the Work Furlough Program. As an Intern I worked under Tom Arnold,Charles Bahu, and briefly with Kamilah Salaam. They taught me everything about probation and always encouraged me to take exams to further my career. Kamilah encouraged me more; almost like having a big sister at work. She enjoyed eating my chocolate chip cookies and when you have a mentor like her, I had no problem making her a batch of chocolate chip cookies....I know she is at peace; may God Bless all of Kamilah's family and friends.... I'm thankful for her mentoring and encouragement never to be forgotten.
Carol Linville
March 22, 2018
One of the best people I've ever known.
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