With deepest sorrow and broken hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved baby girl, Karese Tracy Alysia Francis, who left us far too soon at just three months old. Karese passed peacefully in her sleep in a home where she was loved deeply.

Born in March 22, 2025 to her loving parents, Shanise Peniston and Kareem Francis, Karese brought immeasurable joy, warmth, and light into our lives. In her short time with us, she touched the hearts of everyone around her with her precious smile, her gentle spirit, and the love she so effortlessly gave and received.

Karese was the cherished baby sister of Aviana, Nyheim, Ezra, Khalid, Mya and Melody who adored her from the moment she arrived. She was held deeply in the hearts of her grandparents: Tracy and Clifford Peniston, and Mario and Louise Francis.

She was also loved dearly by her aunts and uncles: Tyler, Shadean, Tyrin Peniston, Nawreen Gibson,(Deceased Uncle Khonroy), Kadianne, Keron Francis, she was treasured by her cousins: Noah Buffan, Mariah Buffan, Cairo Thompson, Caiden and Cainen Peniston, family members, extended family members, and family friends whose lives she brightened in her brief but beautiful time here with us.

Though Karese’s time on earth was short, her impact will remain forever. She will be remembered as her mothers twin, a pure and radiant soul, a sweet angel who brought her family closer together and reminded us all of the depth of love, as her father called her his “Green eye’d angel”.

Our hearts are heavy, but we are grateful for the time we were blessed to share with her. We will carry her memory in everything we do.

Rest peacefully, Our sweet angel Karese.
You are loved beyond words and will be missed beyond measure.