Obituary

Kelli Shanice Burkhalter

April 26, 1987 — October 1, 2026

Kelli Shanice Burkhalter was born on Sunday April 26, 1987 in Los Angeles, California. She was born to the late Deacon Anthony F. Burkhalter and Carolyn M. Burkhalter. She was the third child to be born At the age of 39, she transitioned from labor to reward.

Kelli was a loving daughter, mother, God-mother, sister, God-sister, auntie, friend, and church member. She accepted Christ at an early age at All Nation Bibleway M.B.C, under the leadership of the late pastor Eugene Johnson. There she served in the choir and the usher board. Until she moved her membership joining Shady Grove M.B.C in the year 2000, under the leadership of the late Rev. Bertrand Smith. There she served in the youth choir and gospel choir. In year 2022 she then joined the Oak Ridge M.B.C in Wilmer, La, under the leadership of her present pastor Davion D. Brown. She served as a faithful choir member and Chairperson over Children’s and Grandparents day until her final days.

Kelli had a special love for taking care of everyone’s children. She loved good music, playing cards, going out to eat, talking on the phone, and most of all supporting and following her pastor every service. She graduated from Mt Hermon in 2006. She furthered her education at Delta College where she maintained the Dean list. She was an Medical Administrator.

Kelli was proceeded in death by her father, Deac. Anthony F. Burkhalter, one daughter, Alexis B. Levi; five uncles, Roy Burkhalter, Litdell Burkhalter, Sr., Kermit Burkhalter, Jr., Wilton Burkhalter, and Brisco Crain; five aunts, Neva Mae Crain, Ann Bishop, Olivia Burkhalter- Cuffee, Myrtle Burkhalter, and Napoleon Burkhalter. Paternal grandparents, Kermit Burkhalter, Sr. and Dorthy Mae Burkhalter. Maternal grandparents, Colston Martin, Sr. and Pearlie Mae Martin.

She leaves to cherish her beautiful memory: her daughter, Amiyah J. Levi (Franklinton, La); mother, Carolyn Burkhalter (Franklinton, La); three sisters, Kimberly Burkhalter (Franklinton, La), Kamila Burkhalter (Los Angeles, Ca), Kendra (Levar) Perry (Wilmer, La); three nieces, Kailah Burkhalter, Tiarah Carmichael, and Jordyn Williams; two nephews, Jalen Burkhalter and Braxton Perry; one great-nephew, Kycion Brumfield; one special uncle, Greg Martin; two special aunts, Marylon Williams and Griselda Martin; her Godmother, Beverly Campbell; Godfather, Chester Martin; a bonus sister, Ailah Martin; her LVAD sisters; and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, church family and friends.

A visitation will be held on Sunday, October 18, 2026 from 1:00PM - 2:00PM followed by the funeral service at 2:00PM at Shady Grove Missionary Baptist Church, 2063 Shady Grove Road, Osyka, MS 39657 with Pastor Davion D. Brown -Officiating. 

Crain and Sons Funeral Home - Franklinton are in charge of arrangements.