UPDATE: Brief Acknowledgements of the late Khaleelah Taheerah Ali,
September 1st, 1953- July 18th, 2025.
On Saturday, August 9th, 2025, Christ The King Baptist Church members, friends, family & clergy did not hold back any tears when they shed light on the late Khaleelah Ali.
The late Deacon Marvin Bell’s Wife, Sister Pamela K. Bell, responded:
“She minded her own business.”
Marvin was her teacher. She asked Marvin if she could be his assistant by getting the packet ready for new members. On another occasion, the Women in Ministry needed a Secretary. She said, “Yes.” Deacon Bell said, “She’s a sharp shooter. She will put you in your place.” His wife asked, “Why are you whispering? We’re at home.”
He added, “She sees and knows everything.” She was an excellent Secretary. She was always serving, respectful of others. Voiced her opinion and was done.
At Kings Academy, she made pillows for the kids.
Names were embroidered on the pillow.
“She loved to drive. She would drive to Alabama by herself.”
“I thank God for bringing Khaleelah into my life. Goodnight, my sister, you will be missed.”
Ali’s Son Question & Testimony!
“I’m a Momma’s Boy, Proud of it. My Mom lived a life of service. She played tennis on the courts with me, and I wanted to win. I went to High School at Nicolet High School, and she sat at the tennis matches. She sacrificed sleep to make sure I got the things I needed for the day.”
QUESTION:
Her son posed a question to the congregation!
Please stand if she ever made a dress, cake, pie, or clothes for you. Over 25 members stood up! There must have been at least 50 people who stood up, silent in stature but standing, testifying concurring with other members on how Ali had helped them.
He would tell his Mom the night before that he had a track meet on Saturdays, so she always made several trips to Woodman’s.
She made a three-layer velvet cake and delivered it. He would say, “Are they paying you?
She responded, “I don’t do it for the money. I do it because someone asked me.”
She never did things for money. Hey Mom by Kanye West is my favorite song! I’m proud of the line, “the lessons you taught us, and the legacy you leave behind.”
Ali’s Other Son Testified!
“She’s a straight shooter to the point. Her resilience helped me become who I am today. Keep my head high, speak my mind, and I get myself in trouble sometimes. I got my drive. I miss her. I’m glad she was my Mom. She cared. From sewing to baking, chocolate chip cookies and more. She loved every one of you. She helped shape me into the person I am today.”
Special thanks to those testimonies not mentioned here: Reverend Judy Amos, who spoke about Ali’s Christian Service, and Employer, Carolyn Parker, who spoke about Ali’s work ethic as an Employee.
Church Resolutions
“Faithful and devoted servant for over 10 years. Served with the same dedication and a kind smile. ‘Comfort in knowing she entered into eternal rest,” by Progressive Baptist Church, Rev. Walter J. Lanier, Pastor.
Christ The King Baptist Church, Executive Pastor Treyvon J. Sinclair
Jan 2000-Women in Ministry Core, Family Life Ministry, Scholarship Ministry, Christian Servant Hood
“We, too, feel the pain of her absence.”
Eulogist, Pastor John Wesley McVicker, Sr..
“Like Paul, she had the gift of a needle.”
“She did more sewing clothes for me than I did eating these cakes.”
“She was a member for a quarter of a Century.
Beautiful Soul, she’s gonna be missed.”
Mark 14
Pre-Gethsemane, a melancholy spirit. Jesus talks about death and dying.
The disciples had grown accustomed to his presence.
Personal moment with him.
His words and deeds influenced them as their lives intertwined with his.
The Lord’s Supper
V 22-23, 24
V 25- I will drink no more of the fruit of the vine.
Sermon Entitled, NO MORE
That which was is no longer. Such an honor as we had been surrounded to witness the no more is Khaleelah Ali.
Birthday, holiday dinners, family vacations, holiday reunions, cakes, cookies, and projects. She demonstrated her gift. No more speaks of closure.
No more is painful, troublesome, dreadful, unguided, closure for those left behind in a loving relationship.
The next word is UNTIL
Until death comes. Death is the intermission. Death ends the life of a know-it-all. Death gets you up for a sequel.
1st Corinthians 15: For if the thing only we have hope in Christ
Until suggests life was a book.
There is an epilogue that needs to be written.
Song- a reprise is in order
No more, finally, is the knowing and present reality.
Until Contradicts no more. This is not final, only temporary. No more, and that day. That day, A promise of Jesus, another day is coming.
Another day is looming. Hopeless, another day is coming.
Sorrowful, another day is coming. A brighter day is coming. A day of rejoicing is coming.
Pastor McVicker, Sr., Reminds the Family
Hold on to your faith. Keep on trusting JESUS until that day. Keep serving until that day.
That day, 12 months of fruit, 4 horsemen until that day come live for Jesus, work for Jesus. When we all get to Heaven. We will sing and shout the Victory.
Quiet and yet Dedicated, the late Khaleelah Ali
The memorial service for Khaleelah Ali will begin at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 9, 2025, as family and friends gather in loving memory and support at Christ The King Baptist Church.
Christ The King Baptist Church
7750 North 60th Street
Milwaukee, WI 53223
Please keep Khaleelah Ali’s family and friends in your thoughts and prayers, offering them comfort and support during this difficult time.
Reporter Jude 