LaTasha Evonne Wells, age 47, passed away on October 17, 2024 at her home surrounded by family in Madison, WI after a hard fought battle with ALS. She was born on August 9, 1977 in Madison, WI to parents James and Vanessa (Looper) Wells.

LaTasha graduated from Madison East High School in 1995. She completed CNA training and worked with the Alzheimer’s Alliance. After high school, she attended MATC. During her career, she held various financial positions at UW Credit Union until she began working as a Family Liaison at Kennedy Elementary School. She was very family oriented and always kept an open-door policy for friends and family. Above all, she loved being a mother and was dedicated to her children; always showing support and attending their sports events. She will be dearly missed and always remembered for her sacrifices for her family and her acceptance towards others.

LaTasha is survived by her husband, Donnell Washington; children, James Wells (Sara Hudkins), Tavion Wells, Danae Washington, Vanessa Washington; father, James Wells; stepmother, Patricia Miller; sister, Ariana Wells; Aunts PaTricia and Dorothy; Uncles, Floyd, Russell, and Scott; cousins; LaTricia and Spencer; long-time friend, Shelby Longino; as well as a host of cousins, and numerous other family and friends.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Vanessa Looper; grandmother, Lydia Swift; grandmother, Emma Jean Holman; and nephew, Brandon Bremer

A Funeral Service will be held at 3:00 p.m., Friday, November 1, 2024 at St. Paul A.M.E. Church, 4525 Diamond Dr., Madison, WI. A visitation will take place at the church from 2:00-3:00 p.m.

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LaTasha Wells

August 09, 1977 - October 17, 2024

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