"I've only known Ronnette for a short amount of time. We met through foster care. We clicked from day one. I'm going to miss her beautiful smile and good conversations. My prayer to her sisters and loved ones."
In loving memory of
Ronnette Pauline Faokunla
August 14, 1967 - December 25, 2021
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Ronnette was born August 14, 1967 to James R. and Cora Lee Mitchell in Omaha, Nebraska. She was the youngest of six sisters and attended Blessed Sacrament Elementary and a graduate of Mercy High School. She was a member of St. Benedict The Moor and later in life attended services at Greater Beth-el Temple.
She worked for several companies, Great Western Bank, Mercy Villa, just to name a few. Ronnette has always been a loving caregiver and became a Foster Parent to many children of this city. She loved to travel, dine out, going to the grocery store EVERYDAY, also any family gathering she loved. She always made sure her hair and make-up was immaculate and was never shy about giving out compliments to anyone.
She was preceded in death by her parents James and Cora Mitchell, sister Glenda Bristol. She leaves to cherish her memories sisters: Cora Bristol and Sandra Pittman of Omaha, Nebraska, Diane (Scobbie) Moten of Dallas, Texas and Linda Stevens of Phoenix, Arizona. Brother Leroy Bristol (Janice) of Bellevue, Nebraska and nephew, Keyelend Wright (Lousise) Severance and Tia Alston of Phoenix, Arizona, great-nephew Damarii Wright; nieces: Ramea and Marloe Wright all Severance Colo. Foster children A'Marii and Melvin Newman of Omaha, Nebraska, aunts, uncles and cousins. Childhood friends: Keesha Kennedy-Benson, Lynette Dacus and Tiffany Beatty.
We also send our condolences to Ronette's BUDDY Therese Sebastian's family.
Tributes
"The childhood laughs, games, fun, and love we shared into adulthood. My heart aches as I long to hear you laugh and see your beautiful smile. Sooooo grateful for the old memories, and oh how I will cherish the new ones we made together in August 2021. Will love you always my sweet Nettie??.. CuzN Felipe?"
"Sisie,
I Miss you so much, my heart hurt so Bad. My beloved Ronnette, will always be with us. I Love You,"
"You will always be remembered keep smiling baby your cousin Stine "
"I used to work with Ronnette in the drive-thru at Great Western Bank. She was so fun to work with and I have many fond memories of her. My husband (who also knew her) and I still quote many of her sayings. Our condolences to her many friends and family. Abby and Jeremy Morong"
"My heartfelt condolences and prayers to the family, May your hearts find comfort in Gods beautiful promises for the future. John 6:40"