Chantelle Jyansea Morris was born to Norma Morris and Leo Garcia on June
23, 1970 in Denver, CO. She was the eldest of six children born to her
mother-Emmett, Pancea, Keith, Natasha, and Jeffery. She also was the
eldest of nine children on her father’s side- Isaiah, Elijah, Nehemiah,
Jeremiah, Israel, Melissa, Victoria Anaya, and Grace.
Chantelle gave birth to her first child, Pierre, in 1986. She would later birth
Shaquille, Jyansea, Pharoah, and Inda. From her children, Chantelle was
given six grandchildren- Fabian, Onesty, Loyaltie, Antaun, Alei’Jyana, and
Alauhni; all of whom she absolutely adored. Channy always joked that she
was too fly to be a grandma and she was their auntie.
Chantelle attended John F. Kennedy High School. She later attained her
GED with the help of her son, Pierre, who taught her how to do fractions. She
also gained her certification as a Nursing Assistant and a cosmetologist.
Natasha remembers helping Channy study for the nursing exam and being
her sister’s mannequin when Chantelle was practicing different hairstyles and
makeup. Chantelle was always known to be very creative whether it was
demonstrated via her sense of style, through decorating or her animated
personality.
Chantelle passed away on the morning of May 2, 2020. She will be greatly
missed for her loving heart, her resilient strength, and her sassy attitude. Her
death will be mourned but her life will be celebrated through those who loved
and knew her. She raised and nurtured so many people. Her light touched so
many lives.
Chantelle is survived by her husband, Deryl Oliver, her children, her
grandchildren, and other family and friends.