Mackenzie "Kenzie" Wisdom

LIVESTREAM LINK for Kenzie's service is https://private.memoryshare.com/video/srv_IxZ4BmYwJFPd Mackenzie “Kenzie” Wisdom, beloved daughter, sister, granddaughter, niece, cousin and friend, passed away on Sunday, Feb. 23, 2025. Kenzie was born July 8, 2002 in Dallas, Texas. She was the oldest child of loving parents, Matt and Malinda, and the big sister to Matthew and Kaylee, both of whom she was fiercely devoted to. It brings Kenzie’s family great comfort knowing that her grandmother, Lera Wisdom, and her uncle, Larry Dickerson, both of whom preceded Kenzie into Heaven were already there with arms outstretched, taking her to meet her Savior. Growing up in a close knit, loving family gave Kenzie an obvious happiness that was irresistible. Her smile truly lit up her face and the room and her kindness was exceptional. From an early age, she was a people person and there are many stories of Kenzie visiting and observing, many of these interactions became very funny “Kenzie stories”. Her innocence and her compassion were so intertwined and every moment talking to her always ended up with laughter and genuine appreciation for how she ALWAYS saw the good in people and the world. She attended Quinlan ISD and graduated in 2020 from Quinlan Ford HS. All her life, and despite her asthma, Kenzie was involved in activities like gymnastics and Choir (where she did achieve varsity Choir) but her favorite organization was being on the drill team and being a FHS Blue Belle. Kenzie told Malinda and Matt (along with anyone else!) that her dream was to be a Blue Belle and she made it a reality with her hard work and dedication. Her commitment to being the best dancer and leader on the Blue Belles could be seen by students, teachers and parents alike and earned her the rank of Social Officer for three years out of the four years on the team. While others would have been sidelined by an asthma diagnosis, Kenzie looked at each day as a way to overcome and inspire others with her enthusiasm for the drill team and her incredibly bubbly personality. After graduation, Kenzie began her college career at TJC where she earned her Associate’s degree while working full time at Brookshires in Terrell, having worked there since she was 16. She then moved on to UT-Tyler where she was pursuing her Bachelors degree in Education. Throughout college, Kenzie still worked at the Terrell Brookshires, in the store and with Curbside orders, while going to school and living closer to the college campuses. While she could’ve transferred to a closer store to the campus, her close relationships with shoppers and her work family were very important to keep. Her love of people made her one of the most popular, and recognizable, team associates. Several customers loved Kenzie so much that they would alter the schedule of Curbside orders to accommodate her school schedule so they could still see her beautiful smile and have a great visit, both of which made every day brighter for each shopper. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Terrell where, once again, her personality displayed such friendliness, fun, and generosity to visitors and attendees. She was always the first to volunteer to help and the last to leave after all was done whether it was VBS, camp, Sunday School or other outreach activities. During her middle school and high school years, Kenzie was very active in youth and, after graduating, she continued to serve. She became a Sunday School teacher to the little ones in nursery where she truly enjoyed telling them the Bible stories and songs that she had learned not too long ago in the very same nursery. Kenzie truly never had a bad day and it was absolutely impossible to have a bad day around Kenzie. Her ability to lift your spirits with one smile, one funny observation or question and her talent for making you feel like you were the most important person in the world was a gift that she willingly shared with everyone she met. She put everyone instantly at ease when they met her because when you met Kenzie, you recognized how special she was and she will be forever missed. She leaves her love to be carried on by her parents, Matt and Malinda Wisdom; her brother, Matthew Wisdom and wife, Melia; sister, Kaylee Wisdom; grandparents: Dan Wisdom, Mary Harden, and Charles Dickerson and wife, Ann; expected arrival of her niece to which she was to be “Ain’t Kenzie”; uncle, Stephen Wisdom and wife, Natalie; aunt, Maggie Ingram and husband, Tony; cousins: Isabella, Elijah, Hayden, Lucas, Maranda and Sophia; best friend of over 19 years, Courtney Roseberry as well as Byron and Leanna Roseberry, both of whom were an extra set of parents over the years; her Brookshires-Terrell family, church family and countless friends, each of whom knew that Kenzie was an amazing young lady who made every day better just by being herself. Funeral service will be at 11:00am, Monday, March 3, 2025 at First Baptist Church of Terrell with interment to follow at Elm Grove Cemetery in Mabank, TX. Her family will receive friends 6:00pm to 8:00pm, Sunday, March 2, 2025 at First Baptist Church. Her family is suggesting that instead of flowers, donations be made in honor of Kenzie's love for her Blue Belles Drill Team at https://fordhsbluebellesdrillteam-honoringthelifeofkinziewisdom.groupfund.us/

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Mackenzie "Kenzie" Wisdom

July 8, 2002 - February 23, 2025