Kiante Raquel Acevedo, age 25, of Columbus, Georgia passed away on Thursday, March 5, 2020. The daughter of Angel and Denise Acevedo, Jr., Kiante was born February 21, 1995 in Lich, Hesse, Germany. Kiante graduated from Mesa Ridge High School in Colorado Springs, CO. She attended Valdosta State University where she was a part of the Black Student League and later transferred to Columbus State University and attained a Bachelor of Science Degree in Health Science. Kiante was currently pursuing her Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy. Due to her diverse, unique character traits, tenacity, and dedication to serving others, Kiante educated and tutored others in English as a second language.
Kiante was very loving, compassionate, and amiable, as she also provided behavioral home care to the elderly. On a different note, Kiante was very enthusiastic, active, and energetic; she always promoted health and wellness, which is why she was an instructor at UpFactory Yoga.
Kiante was a very upbeat, joyful, and passionate young woman who embraced adventure and was always willing to try new things. Her kindness, laugh, and beautiful smile will always be remembered. She adored her friends and cherished the times they spent together, however, her greatest love was for Jesus Christ and her family.
Kiante is survived by her parents, Angel and Denise Acevedo, Jr.; sisters, Deja and Tamara Acevedo; grandfathers and grandmothers; and a host of aunts and uncles.
A visitation of family and friends for Kiante will be held Saturday, March 14, 2020 at 10:00 AM at Striffler-Hamby Mortuary, 4071 Macon Rd, Columbus, and the funeral services will follow at 11:00 AM.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.shcolumbus.com for the Acevedo family.
