Rasheedah Salaam Obituary
The memory of Rasheedah Salaam of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, who passed away on May 11, 2026 at the age of 92, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Rasheedah Salaam to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, John Garrett and Ella Garrett (Gordon); her siblings, Sarah (Dillard), Ella Louis (Garrett), Deloris (Garrett), Carolyn (Garrett), Catherine (Garrett), Johnny (Garrett), Joeseph (Garrett) and Richard (Garrett); her daughter Deloris Alexander (Copeland); her former husband Mushin Virginia (Vernon Copeland); her grandchildren, Niyah Alexander and Brent Copeland; and her great grandchild Taylor Salaam.
She is survived by: her children, Sandra Copeland and Stanley Copeland; her siblings, Cynthia (Garrett), David (Garrett) and Thomas (Garrett); her grandchildren, Hakim Salaam (Melissa) and Alexis Alexander; her great grandchildren, Jeshon Alexander, Alerris Alexander, Alerra Alexander, Adora Alexander, Jaida Salaam, Pharaoh Laster and Avayah Salaam; and her great great grandchildren, Azai Alexander, Naomi Moore, Chanqual Adams, Jr. and Ja'Niyah Alexander.
