Briana Jelks Obituary in Phenix City at Taylor Funeral Home, Inc

Obituary For Briana Jelks

Ms. Briana Jelks, 31, passed on August 14, 2024 in Montgomery, AL ..

Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. EST on Monday, August 26, 2024 in the C.T. Chapel of Taylor Funeral. Interment to follow at the Howard Chapel AME Church Cemetery. Public viewing is 12:00-5:00 p.m. EST on Saturday, August 24, 2024.

Briana Simone Jelks was born on December 20, 1992 at Sinai Hospital in Detroit, Michigan to Shomen and Casandra Jelks, Sr. Surrounded by her loved ones, Briana departed this life and entered eternal rest on August 14, 2024 at Baptist South Medical Center in Montgomery, AL.

Briana was a believer of the Lord Jesus Christ. She demonstrated what love is all about in her relationships with family and friends. Briana shared a special bond with cousins Tasheona, Aubryelle, and Danielle. It was a sisterhood she enjoyed.

Briana graduated from Oak Park High School in Oak Park, Michigan in June 2011.

After high school she worked for a short time in retail for Macy’s Department Store. She then became employed as a sales rep for AFNI Corp. doing business for Verizon Wireless.

Briana had one son with Rufus Farrow. Alexander Farrow was born on February 15, 2016 in Opelika, AL.

Briana is preceded in death by a son, Daniel Moore (Rashaad) who died at birth on Feb. 17, 2023. Grandparents George W. and Lula Bell Jelks and Harvey and Annie Madden.

Briana leaves to cherish her memory. One son, Alexander Farrow and his dad Rufus Farrow. Her parents Shomen and Casandra Jelks Sr.; Three Brothers, Kunta (Fallon) Jelks, Shomen Jelks Jr., Ivan Jelks; one sister, Shermaine Jelks; four aunt, Georgia Mae (Wordell) Brundidge, Laura West, Lula Mitchenor, and Pamela Johnson; three uncles, Albert (Betty) Jelks, George (Joann) Jelks Jr., and James Hill; a very dear nephew Shomen Jelks III and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

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RIP Cuz!!

My prayers and love will always be with you ❤️ sweet as I knew you ❤️ Charlie.

My prayers and condolences goes out to the Jelks Family 🙏.

What a light she was and she always kept me laughing it was never a dull moment. I do believe God put people in our life for a reason she was my reason she will be forever missed -Mariah-

Precious darling I remember her beautiful bright smiles and eyes as a baby. My prayers are with you all. 2 Thessalonians 3:16 Now may the Lord of peace himself give you his peace at all times and in every situation. The Lord be with you all. Agape,2-U, Robin

So many Good Memories 💕 you'll Forever be in my Heart - Rashaad

My condolences to the family, May God bless you and keep you all forever more. Bri you will be missed.

Condolences to the family of Briana Jelks💐, Nate & Nell Brundidge🙏🏾

You was so sweet always smiling and a very good friend to me and to the family y'all are in my prayers and have my condolence
Until we meet again -Jasmine ❤️

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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