Sunrise: 02/18/1985 – Sunset: 12/30/2025
Renisha Denee’ (Davis) Rhodes was born at Providence Hospital in Seattle, Washington, to De’John Denee’ Davis and Romalice Hillard. From the very beginning, she carried a spirit that was strong, loving, joyful, and full of purpose. She grew into a hardworking woman whose heart was always centered on family and children. Renisha had a natural gift for caring for young people, teaching them, laughing with them, and spoiling them with the kind of love only she could give. Her presence brought warmth, fun, and comfort to every child she embraced.
She attended Rainier Beach High School in Seattle, Washington, and later continued her education at Green River Community College in Auburn, Washington. Renisha spent many years working in retail, where her kindness, dedication, and bright personality touched coworkers and customers alike.
Although Renisha faced significant health challenges throughout her life, she chose not to share those struggles widely. She preferred to protect her peace, keep her joy, and focus on the moments that made her happiest. Her strength was quiet but powerful. She carried herself with grace even in the hardest times.
Renisha was preceded in death by her beloved son, Larenzo Leslie Rhodes Jr. She was also preceded in death by her parents, De’John Denee’ Davis and Romalice Hillard, her grandparents, Diana K. (Bailey) Davis, Johnny “Jowilly” R. Davis Sr., Louise Hillard, and Carlton Hillard Sr., and her uncle, Carlton “Mooky” Hillard Jr.
Renisha’s love, resilience, and joyful spirit will forever remain in the hearts of her family, friends, and all the children whose lives she brightened.
She leaves to cherish her memory and celebrate her life her husband, Larenzo “Big Renz” L. Rhodes Sr. She was a loving godmother to Taizhaun Russell, Hypatia Johnson Armstrong, and Lilith Johnson Armstrong.
Renisha is survived by her sister, Tamika Roshell (Burns) Tucker, and brother-in-law Tyrone Tucker Sr., her nephews Ty’Zure Tucker, Tyrone “Tre” Tucker Jr., and Ty’Reece Tucker, and her niece, Ty’Meisha Tucker.
She is also survived by her stepmother, Marlinda McCoy, and stepbrother, Nathaniel McCoy, her great-great-aunt, Mildred Hall, and great-aunt, Joe Ann Moore.
Renisha’s life was enriched by the love of many aunties: Vonda Davis, Theresa Ticeson, Cutie Burns, Sheila “Red” Hillard, Stephanie Jordan, Valerie Vaughn, and Valeria Valentine, and uncles: Johnny Darnell Davis, Johnny “JD” R. Davis Jr., Ernie Ray Davis, and Wyatt Hillard.
She also leaves behind a host of relatives and friends who will forever hold her in their hearts.
Funeral Services
Friday, Jan. 30, 2026, at 11 a.m.
Venue: Tabernacle Missionary Baptist Church, 2801 S. Jackson St., Seattle, WA 98144
Burial: Mt. Olivet Cemetery, 100 Blaine Ave. NE, Renton, WA 98056
Repast: VFW (Veterans of Foreign Wars), 7421 S. 126th, Seattle, WA 98178
