Kahdijah Iesha Gaines

Kahdijah was born on February 28, 1994 in Newton, New Jersey to parents Martin and Pamela Venable. She graduated from East Stroudsburg North High School in 2012. She continued her education, graduating from Wilkes University with a degree in Integrated Media and Communications. Kahdijah went on to establish a career as a Graphic Designer, working for Wipfi LLP, doing various freelance projects on the side.

Kahdijah was a member of the Hatboro Hat Pack: she was an avid volunteer who donated time to many food banks, and of the NAACP – Monroe County. She was fond of arts and entertainment, loved cooking, traveling, outlet-cruising, bargain-hunting, attending concerts, comedy shows, art fairs, and she enjoyed hiking, exploring, and experiencing all that life had to offer.

Kahdijah is survived by her beloved husband Matthew Gaines, pet Lola, father Martin Venable Sr., mother Pamela Venable, brothers Martin Venable Jr., Jayden Venable (Ciara), Isaiah Venable, sister Keilah Stephen (Orian), grandmother Josephine King, beloved in-laws Donald Gaines, Colette Gaines, Timothy Gaines, and countless aunts, uncles, cousins, and many true friends that she called family, she loves you all so much.

A public visitation for Kahdijah will be held Saturday, October 12, 2024 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at Lamb Funeral Home Inc., 101 Byberry Road, Huntingdon Valley, Pennsylvania 19006, followed by a celebration of life from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM.