Cherelle D. Spencer

Cherelle Detrece Spencer, 35, of Cincinnati, Ohio departed this life on Sunday, March 26, 2023. She was born on December 11, 1987 to Doug and Lisa Spencer.

Known to her parents as Lil Sista, Cherelle came into this world smiling and eyes wide open. Her sense of humor was enormous, she absolutely loved to laugh. Cherelle also had a passion for cooking and music—from preparing a holiday meal with cousin Amari to just making the evening dinner, Cherelle would really go in, in the kitchen. She'd often call family and friends to come over and get a plate, or say Daddy come and get you and Mama a plate. Her kindred spirit even led her to feed some in her apartment complex, where she began to be known as the young lady that can cook.

Cherelle had a deep love of family, even combining her namesakes Spencer/Bennett into Spennett. She believed in fellowship, whether a small gathering or an entire reunion. She was quite protective, especially of her Mom and Dad. God gifted Lil Sista musically, as from a young age she would imitate various artists in song and dance. So much so, that one day her parents realized "This girl can sing". She harmonized with no formal training and even sung in the church choir at a young age. On occasion, even filled in with her dad's band. From acting out movie scenes to hitting the dance floor to the band stage, this social butterfly would light up the room, and laugh out loud while teasing her dad.

Educated through the Zion Temple Christian Academy and Finneytown School District, Cherelle's bright personality blossomed, as she made some lifelong friends. Even in challenging health, she tried to feed and encourage other residents, telling them of God's goodness.

Cherelle leaves to cherish her memory: parents, Doug and Lisa Spencer; sister, Detrece; uncles, Sterling, Jr., Melvin (Rita), Donald, Bishop Jerome and Jeff Spencer, James (Kathleen), and Antonio Bennett; aunts, Dorothy Bradford, Barbara Harper, Gwendolyn (Jimmy) Flowers, Deborah Murphy, Stephanie, Pamela, and Yolanda Spencer, Antoinette Feagin, and LeeAnn, Sherry, and Equestrenia Bennett; sister-in-law, LeeAnn Spencer; nieces, Aleiyah, Dayshia, Lakiya and Alyssa Spencer, and Kyra Fisher; nephews, Amere and Cedric, Jr. Spencer, and Jayden Fisher. Special thanks to Cheri McCain and Codey Artley; and a host of absolutely beloved cousins, Faith Temple Church family and friends.

She was preceded in death by one child, Carielle (aka) Cary Graham Spencer; grandparents, Sterling and Beatrice Spencer, Vernon and Louetta Bennett, and Ernestine Bennett; uncles, Vernon Bennett, Jr., Vinson Bennett, Joel Murphy, Frank Harper, Sr., Morgan Bradford, and Ruben Ballew; aunt-first lady, Vickie Spencer; brother, Cedric (brother bear) Spencer; niece, Chatari Spencer; and nephew, Elijah Spencer.

Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. until the time of Funeral service at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 15, 2023 at Faith Temple Church of God, 825 Rockdale Ave, Cincinnati, Ohio 45229.

Arrangements entrusted to the care of KINLEY Funeral Home.