Visitation
Saturday, July 1, 2023
12:00 PM to 1:00 PM CDT
Higher Dimensions Church
1500 Grange Avenue
Racine, WI 53405
Service
Saturday, July 1, 2023
1:00 PM to 3:00 PM CDT
Higher Dimensions Church
1500 Grange Avenue
Racine, WI 53405
Repast
Sunday, July 2, 2023
2:00 PM CDT
Stuart McBride Park
6420 Durand Ave.
Mt. Pleasant, WI 53406
Life Story / Obituary
Jerris La Monte Britton affectionately known as “Tut” was born to the late Mrs. Maggie Mae and Mr. Charles T. Britton on June 22, 1956 in St. Louis, MO. but was raised in East St Louis, IL.
Later, “Tut” relocated to Flint, MI, for a short time to be closer to her eldest brother Charles and later moved to Racine, WI to be near Granny Lorraine Bulliner. “Tut” was a resident of Racine for almost 45 years.
“Tut” attended School District 189 in East St. Louis, IL. She returned to school to complete her education and obtained her GED from Gateway Technical College in Racine, WI. By attending night school while working 2-3 jobs and raising her 3 daughters, Ketra, Montrice and Kamala.
“Tut” also obtained her Nursing Assistant Certification (CNA)
As an aspiring entrepreneur, she launched her own Avon and Tupperware businesses with Granny Lorraine.
In 1995 “Tut” studied and became a certified Childcare Provider under her mentor Annie Todd. In June of that year, she graduated from the program and launched her own center as the founder and director of “Children’s United Childcare Center”.
“Tut” loved working with her hands creating crafts such as: pottery, upholstery, decorating, thrifting, rummage sales, shopping online (QVC), growing plants, watching cooking channels on YouTube, and talking on the phone.
She is survived by her two daughters:
Ketra L. Britton, (WI)
Prophetess Montrice (Pastor Tony) Robertson Sr, ( TN)
Seven Grandchildren:
Whitney S. Hudson, (WI) Maya A. Lanier (LJ),(TX) Melissa E. Robertson, (AL) Omunique T. Reams, (WI) Jerris A. Reams, (WI) Judaea I. Sykes, (WI) Tony D.Robertson Jr, Tevin D. Robertson, Prosperity G. Robertson (all of TN)
Three Great Grandchildren:
Malaya S. Misenas, Layla S. Hudson Junior, Promise Reams (all of WI)
Two Sisters: Juanita “Faye” Britton, (IL)
Minta “Renee” Britton ( WI)
Two Brothers: Don Britton ( MS) & Darron (Priscilla) Britton ( FL)
Special Friends:
Childhood best-friend Catherine “Catfish” Wooten-Hall ( IL)
Favorite neighbor & bestie - Margaret Ray ( WI)
Special Longtime Friend- Mary "Little Mary" Lumas
Special Brother & Friend- Frank Galbreath
Special Niece- Adrianne Greer
And a host of nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends
Jerris was preceded in death by:
Daughter- Kamala S. Tucker,
Brother-Charles “Turkey” Britton, Tut’s bestie, Keith “Skip” Britton, Darrell “ Lil Unc” Britton, Ronald Britton and Donald Britton (the twin brothers), and baby brother Micheal Britton
Sisters-Patricia Plair, Barbara Britton, Diane Stevenson, Evon Woods,
Nephew- Antonio” Tony” Plair,
Cousin- Lorraine "Granny" Bulliner
We would like to thank the doctors and nurses who provided her care at Aurora Medical Center ( Kenosha) and Ascension All Saints Hospital (Racine).
Celebration of Life Service will be held:
Saturday July 1st, 12pm to 1pm ( Family Visitation)
1pm to 3 pm (Celebration of Life Service)
Pastor Adrian D. Malone & Lady Cassandra Malone
Services Officiant -Pastors Tony Robertson Sr. & Prophetess Montrice Robertson
Higher Dimensions Church
1500 Grange Ave
Racine, WI 53405
Repast - will be held Sunday 2:00 PM, for her birthday celebration at Stuart McBride Park please bring all food to park for “Tut’s” & family birthday.
6420 Durand Avenue, Mt. Pleasant, WI 53406
All flower donations please have delivered to the church
Please send all in kind donations to:
Daughter: Montrice Robertson
P.O.Box 111464
Nashville, TN 37222
For those who’ve requested here is the dedicated Cash App $MontriceRobertson