Reketa Porcha Vereen

Reketa Porcha Vereen also known as “Keta Bear” was born in Myrtle Beach SC on August 25, 1972, to Maxcine Sarah Vereen and Matthew Washington.

Reketa graduated in New York and was a personal caretaker.

She cheered everyone up with her smile, dance, and since of humor. She would help you in any way she could, she showed no judgement towards anyone or anything. She accepted you as you were.

Reketa leaves to cherish her memories, her loving mother, Maxcine Vereen, her beloved children, her son, Lenny David Swinton of Georgia and her daughter, Rahkiah E. Swinton of Colorado, one Aunt Martha Vereen f Myrtle Beach SC, 3 sisters, Crystal Vereen of Myrtle Beach SC, Angela (Ted) Dukes of Atlanta, Ga., and Priscilla Washington Chandler of Hemingway, SC 3 brothers, Gregory Washington of Brooklyn, NY, Craig Garland of New Haven, Ct., and Lamar Vereen of Myrtle Beach SC, close friends such as Tracy Alston, and a host of nieces, nephews other loving relatives and friends.

Reketa Porcha Vereen passed on November 14, 2021. There will be a viewing held from 4:00 pm-6:00 pm Sunday, November 21, 2021, at Ocean View Funeral Home and Beach Crematory, Myrtle Beach Chapel. A funeral service will be held at 1:00 pm Monday, November 22, 2021, at Ocean View Funeral Home and Beach Crematory, Myrtle Beach Chapel. Burial will follow at Pine Island Community Cemetery. 

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