Veleria Monique Carlisle

Veleria Monique Carlisle, age 70, of Fort Wayne, IN, passed away on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, at her residence. She was born on July 12, 1956, in Chicago, IL, to the late Alfred and Betty (Jackson) Carlisle.

Veleria graduated from Heritage High School in Fort Wayne. She was a devoted homemaker and mother who cherished her family. She enjoyed drawing, shopping, walking, singing and spending time outdoors, especially riding bikes.

She leaves to cherish her memory her daughters, Shanitra Carlisle and Sylvia Giddens; grandchildren, Quiane (Kristian) Crews, Nastasia Crews, Lloyd Jr. (Alexis) Crews, Shacreia Crews, Nevaeh McKing, Isaiah Carlisle, Lacarreon Crews, Joey Crews, Jalen Crews, Marque Hill, Shaconna Giddens, Tacori Giddens, Zakiyren Giddens, Aries Swapshire, and Aerielle Swapshire; great-grandchildren, Adrian Crews, Rylan Crews, Kamiah Crews, Jabreen Crews, King Crews, Kamir Crews, Lovelyn Crews, Simya Moore, Niala Giddens, Amyah Banguil, Kameron Banguil, Ashton Giddens,, Mya Giddens, Anna Giddens; two siblings; and several nieces, nephews, cousins, and other loved ones.

Veleria was preceded in death by her parents and three siblings.

There are no services scheduled at this time. Cremation will take place.

Arrangements and care have been entrusted to Hess Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Fort Wayne, IN.

You raised us in the love of the Lord, Teaching us to trust His holy Word. You showed us kindness, grace, and light, And led our hearts to what is right. 

Your gentle prayers, your faithful way, Still guide our hearts from day to day. Though tears may fall and hearts may ache, God’s precious promises will never break.

The Lord has called you home above, Wrapped forever in His endless love. Though we must walk this road apart, You’ll always live within our hearts. 

We hold to hope, so strong and true, Of Heaven’s gates we’ll one day view. When Christ returns with trumpet’s sound, May we all in His grace be found. 

Until that day, we’ll carry on, Trusting God from dusk till dawn. We’ll meet again beyond all care, When the Lord calls us in the air.

 So rest in peace, your race is won; Your faithful servant’s crown is done. We’ll cherish all you gave so freely, And love you now—and through eternity.