Akua Zola Gite

Don't grieve for me, for now I'm free I'm following the path God laid for me. I took His hand when I heard Him call, I turned my back and left it all. I could not stay another day, To laugh, to love, to work or play. Tasks left undone must stay that way, I found that place at the close of day. If my parting has left a void, Then fill it with remembered joy. A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss, Ah yes, these things, I too, will miss. Be not burdened with times of sorrow, I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow. My life's been full, I savored much, Good friends, good times, a loved one's touch. Perhaps my time seemed all too brief, Don't lengthen it now with undue grief. Lift up your heart and share with me, God wanted me now, He set me free. If beauty is in the eye of the beholder, then Akua was Miss America! Bold, black and beautiful. Akua was a native of Houston, TX. She was born to Cleveland and Ruth Ann Gite on March 15, 1973. She was the oldest and only girl of 3 children born to this union. She departed this life on August 19, 2015. Akua graduated from Bellaire High School. She was looking forward to a career in health care as a diabetic educator. Through it all she loved the Lord and she loved people. Her soul was so lovable and she always wanted a hug. Akua was a child of God and attended churches around the Houston area. You name a church in Houston and Akua knew where it was and the pastor. She was looking for a church home when she passed away. Akua was the mother of little Lauryn and enjoyed every moment spent with her. She was a talented writer and filled journals and books with her thoughts and views of the world. She was a deep thinker. She took time to contemplate life and its meaning. Her works are stories that tug at your heart. Her other passion was reading her Bible. Akua is survived by her husband: Willie Williams, daughter: Lauryn Wallace, father: Cleveland J. Gite III, brothers: Dikombi (Cynthia) and Cleveland J. Gite IV, paternal grandmother: Izola M. Gite, paternal step-grandmother: Joyce Gite, uncles: Phillip Bruce, Elliot Gite, and Lloyd Gite, aunts: Shirley McGruder, Priscilla Gite, Carla and Sheila Gite, sister-in-laws: Wilma Thomas and Natalie Williams and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, family and friends. Akua was preceded in death by her mother, Ruth Ann Gite, maternal grandparents Clinso and Margie Bruce and paternal grandfather Cleveland J. Gite II. Akua's life will be celebrated on Saturday, September 5, 2015, in the Garden of Hope Chapel of Paradise Funeral Home. The viewing will begin at 9:00am, followed by the Celebration of Life at 11:00am. Rev. Christopher Ware, Officiate/ Eulogist Interment: Houston Memorial Gardens