Cherise Wiilis, 45, passed on May 12, 2022. She was born to Damon Willis and Dee Wiilis in Queens, New York on January 15, 1975.

Together they raised 1 child Teneka Willis.

Cherise graduated from Clara Burton High School in 1993 and received a degree from the Hunter College in 1997.

Cherise worked at MTA Condutor until he retired in 2022 and was passionate about affecting the most positive change in people.