Khadija was born on February 1, 1982, in Des Moines, Iowa. At the age of six, she moved to Omaha, Nebraska, and later, at fourteen, relocated with her family to Plano, Texas. She graduated from Plano East Senior High School in 2000 and went on to earn a Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources from the University of North Texas in 2005, building a career as a dedicated HR Generalist.
Khadija was one of the kindest, sweetest, and most soft-spoken individuals you could ever meet. She had a genuine love for people and found great joy in traveling, creating DIY projects, attending family sporting events, riding bikes with her sons, hiking, caring for her beloved fur babies, working out, giving gifts, and spending cherished time with family. Her heart for service was evident in the way she faithfully worshiped and served alongside her Spirit Life Church family, especially through their efforts to feed and care for others in the community.
She leaves to cherish her loving memory her children, Mya Milam, Lance Corey Crayton, and London Crayton; her parents, Aubrey and Diane Smith Sr.; her siblings, Aubrey Smith Jr. (Ty), Keenan Robinson (Lauren), and Jordan Smith; her Godmother, Donise Cannaday; and a host of devoted relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Eddie and Barbara Robinson; her great-grandparents, James and Ollie Sanders; and her beloved niece, Haven Reign Robinson.