Latifah Muneerah Mujahid

With an immense warmth that radiated from within, Latifah Muneerah Mujahid lived a life filled with charisma, compassion, empathy, and loyalty. Born on January 16, 1971, in Austin, Texas, Latifah was a beacon of joy, ever-ready with an infectious laughter that could brighten the cloudiest days. She was a radiant light to all who knew her, embodying an unwavering spirit of love and kindness that touched the lives of many.

Latifah's love for her family was boundless. As a devoted mother and a cherished sister, she dedicated her life to raising her children and grandchildren, providing them with a home filled with laughter, love, and the tantalizing aroma of her delectable cooking. A loyal supporter of her favorite sports teams, the Dallas Cowboys, Texas Longhorns, and Texas Rangers, Latifah's infectious enthusiasm often transformed simple game nights into memorable get-togethers. As Maya Angelou once said, "People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel." Latifah made everyone she met feel loved, valued, and cherished, an impact that will continue to live on in the hearts of her loved ones.

For the last 15 years, Latifah shared a loving relationship with her partner, Mr. Allen White, who was a constant source of companionship and support.

Latifah was preceded in death by her loving Mother, Ruth Muneerah Mujahid; her Father, Tommy Byrd; her beloved Son, Hakeem Ahmad Mujahid; and her grandparents, Timothy Carr Jr. and Mabel Denmon Carr.

She is survived by her loving children, Aneesah Mujahid McClendon and Husband Tommy Lee McClendon III, Jerome Richard Brown Jr, Kahjeem Ahmad Mujahid-Wilson, and Rhiannah Aneesah Mujahid; her siblings, Vanessa Mujahid, Musheer Mujahid, Islam Mujahid, Muhammed Mujahid, Faheem Mujahid and Noah Mujahid; her cherished grandchildren, Anaya Latifah Mujahid, Tatianna Nicole Castillo, Tamyah Leigh-Ann McClendon, Joshua Malek Trevino, Jordynn Barbara Jewel Falkquay, Lenyx Wilson Cherry-Ruiz ; and a host of extended family and friends who will hold her memory dear.

Latifah's life will be celebrated during a public visitation on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at 4:00 pm MST at King-Tears Mortuary, 1300 East 12th Street, Austin, Texas, 78702. Further visitation will be held on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, at 10:00 am MST at the same location, followed by the funeral service at 11:00 am MST.

In honoring Latifah's vibrant life, we invite all who knew her to share their memories and upload photos to her memorial page. Her legacy of love, laughter, and compassion lives on in every life she touched, and your shared experiences will serve as a beautiful tribute to a life lived with such grace and warmth.