Kelisha Renee Gude

Kelisha Renee Gude was born on September 7, 1995 and transitioned from this life on September 1, 2018. She was born in Ann Arbor, Michigan but spent time in Texas, Florida and Arizona, gaining friends and loved ones every place she went. She attended school in Sahuarita, Arizona where she enjoyed photography and art. Kelisha's short time on this earth was rich with adventures and great relationships. She was a devoted mother who considered her children to be her greatest blessing. She leaves behind for those of us who loved her a reminder of her enduring spirit and vibrant energy, as evidenced in them.

This loving, generous soul is preceded in death by her grandfathers Otis James Autry, Kenneth W. Gude, and Jimmy D. Martin. She is survived by her two beautiful children Forrest Lee (age 3) and Liliana Rae (age 4 months), mother Colandra Bonaparte, father Kenneth K. Gude, step-mother Kerry Martin, sister Khara Gude, aunt Lisa Gude, uncle Jamandrae Bonaparte, grandparents Brenda Autry, Kenneth and Brenda Bonaparte, Victoria Gude, and Linda Martin; and many other family members and friends.

Her generous and fierce spirit will be missed by many family, friends, and devoted loved ones.

"If you seek peace, be still.

If you seek wisdom, be silent.

If you seek love, be yourself." - Becca Lee

“To know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived; this is to have succeeded.” - Emerson

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Forrest and Lili’s college fund.

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