Makeisha Ann “Keeter” Poirier

Makeisha Ann “Keeter” Poirier, 33, Eau Claire, passed away, Monday, Oct. 21, 2024, at Mayo Clinic Health Systems-Eau Claire, surrounded by her loved ones.

Makeisha was born May 11, 1991, to Shannon Poirier and Paula Ellenberger, in Chippewa Falls.

She graduated from Cadott High School in 2009.

Makeisha was employed, at Maple Leaf Dental Clinic, until January 2024. She had previously gotten her degree at the Salon Academy to be a beautician, worked as a correctional officer in Stanley, worked at Sacred Heart as an emergency receptionist, was an Augusta-Bridge Creek firefighter and volunteered as a Special Olympics coach for basketball.

Makeisha had a passion for sports, especially softball, but also was in basketball, cheerleading and dance. She loved the Green Bay Packers, baseball, dancing, singing karaoke, scrapbooking, baking with her boys, traveling and creating memories with her most treasured gifts, Landon and Levi.

She is survived by her sons – Landon Wilson and Levi Seichter, Altoona; her soulmate – Eric Rudzinski; her father – Shannon (Julie Kohls) Poirier, Fall Creek; mother – Paula (Donald) Berry, Augusta; brothers – Dustin Poirier, Stanley, Shane Poirier, Fall Creek, and Dakota Poirier, Augusta; grandparents – Woody and Sue Rene, Fall Creek; bonus brothers and sisters – Aurora (Chase) Becker, Alex Albrecht, Christopher (Jenny) Berry, Michael (Jackie) Berry, Donna (Loren) Lone, Amanda (Jonathan) Hunt and Michelle (Mike) Hodgson; nieces – Isabell Buttke and Ava Poirier; nephews – Quintin Poirier and Braden Poirier; and her cats – Elsa and Chloe.

She was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents – Golden and Bernadean Poirier; maternal grandparents – Kenneth and Allyna Ellenberger; bonus mom – Rhonda Poirier; cousins – Bianca Ellenberger and Zekia Hodgson; her Yorkie – Maxxwell; and her “roommate” – Janice.

Makeisha was always the life of the party, with her contagious laugh, her spunky sassy attitude and her unexpected, spontaneous comments and remarks. She made every moment memorable for those around her, with her unfiltered energy, and genuinely, unconditionally loved her family and friends.

She will be deeply missed by her aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

Services are Saturday, Nov. 2, at noon, at Oasis Church in Eau Claire, with Pastor Landon Huie officiating. Visitation is from 9 a.m., until the time of service, at the church, Saturday.

Online condolences may be expressed at smithfuneralec.com.