Mrs. Kiwanna Smith Snead, of Richmond, Virginia, departed this life on May 22, 2026, at her residence. She was born on July 5, 1981, to Jacquelin Pierce-Langhorne and Howard Clinton Ellis Sr. Kiwanna joined Morning Star Baptist Church on February 9, 2025, and remained a faithful member until her health began to decline.

Kiwanna organized and directed the Sassy Divas Dance Team and was affectionately known throughout Richmond, Virginia, as the "Head Diva," a title she proudly carried and deeply enjoyed. She had a passion for entertaining and found great joy in giving back to her community. Kiwanna was known for being a people person whose warmth, energy, and love touched everyone she met.

Kiwanna was preceded in death by her daughter, Keanna Snead; her maternal grandparents, Gracie Flower-Pierce and Harry Pierce, Sr.; paternal grandparents, Harvey and Agnes Ellis; father-in-law, Raymond Wyatt; mother-in-law, Paulette Williams; and brother-in-law, Tremaine Wyatt.

Kiwanna leaves to cherish her loving memories: her devoted husband, Kevin Snead; her mother and stepfather, Jacquelin and Richard Langhorne; her father and stepmother, Howard and Gloria Ellis; son, Keyon Smith; daughter, Kev'Viesha Snead; and grandson, JahKari Snead-Hughes. She also leaves to cherish her memory her sisters, Shanta "Renna" Pierce, Dionne Smith, Tiffany Smith, and Sheronda "Niki" Rose (Larry); brother, Howard Clinton Ellis, Jr.; step-sisters, Taneka Langhorne and Teresa James (Shawn); step-brother, Diatation Langhorne; sister-in-law, Brittany Williams; brothers-in-law, Joseph Williams III and Raymond Wyatt, Jr.; along with a host of nieces, nephews, extended family members, friends, loved ones, and all whose lives were touched by her presence.

Services will be held 1:00 P.M., Thursday, June 4, 2026, at Morning Star Baptist Church, 19121 Brandon Road, Spring Grove, VA, the Rev. Dr. Robert L. Elliott, Jr., Pastor and eulogist. The interment to follow at The Pierce Family Cemetery.

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