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LaTasha Evonne Wells

August 09, 1977 - October 17, 2024

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Obituary For LaTasha Evonne Wells

LaTasha Evonne Wells, age 47, passed away on October 17, 2024 at her home surrounded by family in Madison, WI after a hard fought battle with ALS. She was born on August 9, 1977 in Madison, WI to parents James and Vanessa (Looper) Wells.

LaTasha graduated from Madison East High School in 1995. She completed CNA training and worked with the Alzheimer’s Alliance. After high school, she attended MATC. During her career, she held various financial positions at UW Credit Union until she began working as a Family Liaison at Kennedy Elementary School. She was very family oriented and always kept an open-door policy for friends and family. Above all, she loved being a mother and was dedicated to her children; always showing support and attending their sports events. She will be dearly missed and always remembered for her sacrifices for her family and her acceptance towards others.

LaTasha is survived by her husband, Donnell Washington; children, James Wells (Sara Hudkins), Tavion Wells, Danae Washington, Vanessa Washington; father, James Wells; stepmother, Patricia Miller; sister, Ariana Wells; Aunts PaTricia and Dorothy; Uncles, Floyd, Russell, and Scott; cousins; LaTricia and Spencer; long-time friend, Shelby Longino; as well as a host of cousins, and numerous other family and friends.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Vanessa Looper; grandmother, Lydia Swift; grandmother, Emma Jean Holman; and nephew, Brandon Bremer

A Funeral Service will be held at 3:00 p.m., Friday, November 1, 2024 at St. Paul A.M.E. Church, 4525 Diamond Dr., Madison, WI. A visitation will take place at the church from 2:00-3:00 p.m.

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Services

1 Nov

Visitation

02:00 PM - 03:00 PM

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1 Nov

Funeral Service

03:00 PM

St. Paul A.M.E. Church 4525 Diamond Dr. Madison, WI Get Directions »
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  • November 15, 2024

    Never will be forgotten the best person I've literally ever met will be missed so much by all

  • November 01, 2024

    Condolences and hugs to family and friends and continued prayers ❤️

  • October 30, 2024

    I didn't know Tasha well or for very long. We met a few times before the disease took over. It wasn't until after she became non-verbal that we "Connected." I remember the inexplicable, unspoken moment when our eyes locked. It felt like we truly saw each other's souls. It was the strangest, most powerful few seconds of my life. From that day forward, I was either thinking, asking, or talking about Tasha. I even talked to her in a dream the night before she passed. And now, Dear Tasha, until we see each other again, you will remain a part of me and I will keep my promise. Rest in Heaven. Sincerely, Kim Hudson

  • October 29, 2024

    My heart goes out to your Family. Sorry for your loss. Tasha was a great person and an awesome mom.

  • October 23, 2024

    May LaTasha's precious & beautiful soul rest in peace ALS is a horrible disease

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